It's a building that all Canadians can take pride in and, most importantly, a definitive wonder of this nation! The CN tower was built to unite a nation and show that Canada can become a great power in the world. It took many people to unite and build the tallest free-standing building in the world a true monument and wonder of the free world.
Simple in design, solid in construction and awe inspiring. Great symbol of Toronto, Ontario and all of Canada. Tallest free standing structure in Canada. As a proud Canadian, I would like to express my pride in one of our great "architectural wonders," the CN Tower.
The tower still serves its original purpose a telecommunications tower - all the major broadcast stations and radio stations in Toronto use it for transmission purposes. It was the world's tallest tower she stands at 1, ft until , but has since been knocked down a few levels.
In addition to having an observation deck on top that has a glass floor, which allows visitors to look straight down, it also has a revolving restaurant. Tip: go first thing in the morning for a less crowded experience! Nyssa C. Standing tall at 1, The observation desk at the top is one of the best places to capture panoramic views of Toronto, especially at sunset when colorful hues of the horizon provide the most stunning backdrop.
AFAR Traveler. Sky High on a Beautiful Clear Day at CN Tower, Toronto Looking up at the sky to fit the CN Tower into a camera frame is a challenge, but once you get passed the security on the main floor and walk to the elevator a whole new experience awaits you. The Elevator speed is one thing as you look out the window as you climb higher and higher but then there is the glass peep holes on the Elevator floor a mini glimpse into a bigger version of the glass floor above.
At the Observation deck I watched countless tourists stare down through the glass floor with the same skittish fear. There is something your brain just can't connect to your body when you try to set foot on it for the first time. For some the leap of faith onto the glass is easy. They even tempt fate by jumping up and down or lying across it, but for me it took a good 20 minutes before I could step foot on to it only to quickly walk away. On a clear day you can see right across lake Ontario and see the far reaches of the sprawling city of Toronto.
This was according to Ross McWhirter, then the editor of the Guinness Book of World Records, who was on site to witness the placement of one of the last sections of antenna. Three days later, the last piece of antenna was attached bringing the overall height to 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. Marketplace is a fully licensed family eating area on the ground level with fast food and snacks.
A kiosk on the Look Out level offers sandwiches, drinks, ice cream, and other snacks. Despite being a hard-to-miss landmark, the actual entrance to the CN Tower can be a little confusing. By foot: At the foot of John St. To the right of those stairs is a wide ramp that leads to both the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower entrance.
Wheelchair access: For those who need wheelchair access, halfway up the ramp on the left are glass doors that lead to an elevator that takes you down to the CN Tower entrance. These doors are not well marked, so keep your eyes peeled. Just look up, and you'll see it. As you approach Downtown, this will turn into the Gardiner Expressway. Continue until you reach Highway southbound. Parking in downtown Toronto, like in most big cities, is frustrating and expensive. That said, public parking lots are well-marked and plentiful around the CN Tower.
If you're willing to walk 10 mins, you'll find parking prices drop significantly west of Spadina. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.
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