The CN Tower

The CN Tower is a very tall tower in the city of Toronto, Canada. It stands 1,815 feet high, which is about as tall as stacking five and a half Statues of Liberty on top of each other. When it was completed in 1976, it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world. Today, it is one of Canada's most famous landmarks.

Views from the Top

The CN Tower has several observation levels where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views. The main observation deck is 1,136 feet up and has a section with a glass floor. Brave visitors can look straight down through the glass to the ground far below. On a clear day, you can see all the way across Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls.

EdgeWalk Adventure

The CN Tower offers one of the world's scariest attractions called EdgeWalk. Visitors wear safety harnesses and walk along a narrow ledge on the outside of the tower. The ledge is 1,168 feet above the ground with no walls or rails. It is the highest hands-free walk in the world and is not for anyone afraid of heights!

Fun Facts

• The CN Tower was built to improve TV and radio signals in Toronto, not as a tourist attraction.
• Lightning strikes the CN Tower about 75 times a year.
• The tower's restaurant, called 360, slowly spins around so diners can see the whole city while eating.

Did You Know?

The CN Tower can sway up to 3 feet in strong winds. This is completely safe and helps the tower handle the force of the wind without breaking.