CN Tower

Tower Story

Defining the Toronto skyline at 553.33m (1,815 ft 5in) the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon. The CN Tower is an internationally renowned architectural triumph, an engineering Wonder of the Modern World, world-class entertainment and dining destination and a must see for anyone visiting Toronto. Each year, over 1.9 million people visit Canada’s National Tower to take in the breathtaking views and enjoy all the CN Tower has to offer. Don’t miss the spectacular architectural illumination of the CN Tower each night from dusk with top of the hour light show.

Observation Deck

Rocket 58 seconds in one of six glass-fronted elevators to the LookOut Level located at 346m / 1,136 feet with breathtaking views. From the LookOut level you will expereince an eye-opening, mind-blowing new perspective on the most spectacular views in Toronto with floor-to-ceiling panoramic Window Walls and an all new Glass Floor, installed directly above the original, one level below. With floor-to-ceiling glass, this new viewing opportunity provides universal access for everyone, including those with mobility challenges.

Facts and Statistics

Architects

John Andrews Architects and WZM Architects

Inauguration Date

June 26, 1976

Construction Time

40 months

Construction Cost

$63 million

Total Height

553.33 metres (1,815 ft 5 inches)

Weight

117,910 metric tonnes or 130,000 tons

Concrete

40, 524 m3 or 53,000 cubic yards volume of concrete

Depth below ground

45 ft

Height of restaurant

351 metres (1,151 ft)

Number of windows

84 per level

Number of Elevators

8

Elevators capacity

18 people

Elevators speed

22km per hour ( 15 mph)

Elevator manufacturer

Otis

Max people working on tower at any one time during construction

1537

Number of broadcasting facilities

24

Number of steps upto the top

1776

Steel quantity used for construction

998 km or 620 miles of post tensioned steel, 4,535 metric tonnes or 5,000 tons of reinforcing steel, 544.2 metric tonnes or 600 tons of structural steel

Length of antenna

100 metres

Weight of antenna

440,000 lbs plus 40,000 lbs for dampers

Sway of antenna from core

In 120 km per hour winds - 1 metre

Unique features of the tower

2 tiered Glass Floor, Floor to ceiling Window Walls, EdgeWalk, nightly illumination, revolving restaurant