CN Tower
No less than 553 m (1,815 ft) high, the CN Tower is the tallest building in the world. In the 1970s, the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) decided to build a new transmission mast in partnership with Canadian National (CN), the railroad conglomerate. The CN Tower was not originally designed as the world’s tallest spire, but it so overwhelmed the city’s visitors that it soon became one of Canada’s prime tourist attractions. The tower houses the largest revolving restaurant in the world, which rotates fully every 72 minutes.
Glass Floor
The ground is 342 m (1,122 ft) beneath this thick layer of reinforced glass, and even the courageous may feel a little daunted.
The outside elevators are glass-fronted and take visitors shooting up the outside of the Tower to the upper levels. Speeds take your breath away and make your ears pop; the elevators can reach the top in under a minute.
The inside staircase is the longest in the world, with 1,776 steps. Climbing the steps as part of a charity event is a popular fund-raising activity in Toronto.
The 360 Restaurant
Award winning cuisine is available as the restaurant revolves, allowing diners a spectacular view while they dine.
The interior lookout level offers visitors the chance to observe the city in comfort, away from the wind; signs identify main Toronto landmarks.
The exterior lookout level is protected by steel grilles and illustrates how exposed the tower is, especially in windy weather.
