CN Tower

CN Tower

On June 26, 2010, CN Tower celebrates its 34th anniversary. CN stands for “Canadian National,” the railway company that built it to elevate broadcast and telephone signals high over the city’s skyscrapers. Since the tower opened, it has been Toronto’s icon and a symbol of Canada, as well. It may be a marvel of civil engineering, but visitors from around the world are drawn to it because it’s a one-of-a-kind experience – the equivalent of 151 stories above the Ontario landscape.

There’s the view. It’s spectacular. And you’ll find the tower is no slouch at showing you the best of its height. Keep looking...

The Elevators

Take the elevator to the top in only 58 seconds. Six high-speed, glass elevators provide a sequence of rising views as you travel upward at 15 miles an hour. Three of the elevators have glass panels in the floor for another perspective on the 1,136 height.

Two Views – both included in Toronto CityPASS admission

The Look Out level offers breathtaking views and horizons.

The level below has the oooooo-inducing Glass Floor and an outdoor observation area. One creates the impression you’re suspended in air, the other is a gulp of fresh air and jaw-dropping views.

Two very different experiences – your choice of one is included with Toronto CityPASS admission

The Height of Excellence is a 15-minute movie about the construction of CN Tower. It speeds through the building process from ground-breaking to a nail-biting last maneuver when a giant aircrane nicknamed, “Olga” set top of the telecommunication tower in place.

Himalamazon is a special-effects simulator ride – complete with wind and water – of a “super tree” journey from seed to harvest, including a fast ride down ravines and through caves. Note: Himalamazon guests must be 42 inches (107 cm) tall.

Quick look at CN Tower with Jack Robinson, CN Tower executive

The tower isn’t just a telecommunications center, it’s a terrific Toronto attraction with much to do and see inside.

CN Tower Lights

The tower’s LED lighting system was designed to architecturally enhance the CN Tower structure from bottom to top. It is energy- and cost-efficient, costing far less than original incandescent bulbs.

It can display a thousand colors. The ones you’ll see more often are the colors of Canada: red and white. Variations reflect holidays, celebrations and causes. You won’t see much during fall or spring. That’s when the tower goes dark to keep migrating bird distractions to a minimum.

Fine Dining Goes Round and Round – CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant

CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant is one of Toronto’s finest dining experiences. It features market-fresh menu choices. The award-winning restaurant revolves once every 72 minutes, providing a slowly changing view of the city with each course.

Reservations are recommended and may be made online or by calling (416) 362-5411.

World's Highest Wine Cellar

CN Tower’s wine cellar has been dubbed “world’s highest” by Guinness World’s Records.

Created to look like an underground wine cellar, 360 Restaurant’s climate and humidity-controlled storage boasts 9,000 bottles, featuring a good selection of Ontario wines.