CN Tower
Canadian Landmark · Toronto, Ontario
The CN Tower is a 553 m concrete communications tower beside Toronto's harbour, completed in 1976 and the city's defining landmark. It was built to carry broadcast signals above the downtown skyscrapers and became a visitor attraction almost at once. Glass-fronted elevators rise to the main observation level, which has a glass floor and an outdoor deck, and a higher pod above it. The 360 Restaurant turns slowly around the tower, and the EdgeWalk, a hands-free walk on a ledge around the pod at about 356 m, runs in season. The view is the whole point, so it depends on the weather: in fog or low cloud you see white. It suits first-time visitors, families and anyone who likes heights. Plan two to three hours with queues, buy timed tickets ahead and expect security screening. It is pricey for a short ride, so pick a clear day or skip the top and see it from the water instead. Confirm tickets and the EdgeWalk season before you go.
290 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9, Canada
The tower is normally open daily, with longer hours in summer and on holiday weekends, and entry is by timed ticket, so the time on your ticket matters more than the opening hour. The last elevator up leaves well before closing. The EdgeWalk is seasonal, usually warmer months only, and it is cancelled for wind, lightning and storms, so confirm the season and book a slot with spare days in your trip. The 360 Restaurant has its own seatings and booking rules. Hours, closures for maintenance and private events change, so confirm with the tower on the day you plan to go, and check the cloud before you buy a ticket.