Defining the Toronto skyline at 553.33m (1,815ft. 5in.) Canada’s National Tower celebrates a remarkable legacy as iconic landmark, one of the world’s top tourist destinations and Canada’s most celebrated and visited attractions. An engineering marvel and internationally acclaimed entertainment and dining destination – it is a symbol of achievement and the awe-inspiring experiences that can be found throughout Canada, Ontario and Toronto.
Owned and operated by federal crown corporation Canada Lands Company, the CN Tower is visited by over 1.5 million people each year who enjoy breathtaking views and all the CN Tower has to offer : rocket to the top aboard the world’s No. 1 Elevator Ride*. The Tower’s glass fronted elevators also feature glass floor panels and take only 58 seconds to get to the top. Spectacular views of up to 160km away from four observation areas include the LookOut, world famous (and world’s first) Glass Floor with a view 1,122 feet straight down to the ground, outdoor SkyTerrace, and the SkyPod, at 447m the highest of them all. Open seasonally from April-November, EdgeWalk at the CN Tower is the most exciting extreme attraction in the Tower’s history and the world’s highest outdoor walk on a building. Three restaurants on property satisfy every appetite – award-winning fine dining at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, upscale bistro dining at Horizons or casual fare from Le Café. Attractions include a state of the art theatre, KidZone play area and 10,000 square feet of unique Canadian artisan souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Visual displays throughout the building share many fascinating stories about this engineering marvel. Toronto’s ultimate event venue, the CN Tower hosts over 500 events each year from receptions and dinners to product launches and themed events for 2 to 2000 people. The spectacular architectural illumination of the CN Tower begins at dusk each night with top of the hour light show.
FACTS AND STATISTICS | |
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City name | Toronto |
Architects | J. Andrews, W. Zerafa, M. Housden, E.R. Baldwin |
Inauguration date | 26.06.1976 |
Construction time | 40 months |
Construction cost | CAD$63m |
Total height | 553.33m |
Total weight | 117,910 tons |
Observatories’ heights | 447m / 346m / 342m |
EdgeWalk height | 356m |
Visibility | 160km |
Restaurant heights | 351m / 346m |
Restaurants capacity | 400 / 200 |
Elevators | 11 |
Elevator capacity | 1,814 kgs |
Elevator speed | 22kmh |
Elevator manufacturer | Otis |
Max. people working on tower at any one time during construction | 1,537 |
Number of broadcasting facilities | All major broadcast, AM, FM and DAB radio stations as well as wireless service providers use the CN Tower for transmission. |
Number of steps | 1,776 (main stairwell) |
Steel used | 5,000 tons |
Full restaurant revolution in | 72min |
Antenna length | 102m |
Unique features of the tower | At 553.33 m (1,815ft, 5 inches) the CN Tower held the record as the tallest building, tower, freestanding structure for over three decades. It remains the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. |
Guinness World Records over the years included: | |
-World’s Tallest Self Supporting Building and Free-standing Structure on land (excluding guyed masts) - (1974-2009) | |
-World’s Tallest Tower (1974-2010) | |
-World’s Highest Wine Cellar (2006-present) | |
-World’s Highest Outdoor Walk on a Building (2011 – present) |
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