Tower Story
Skylon Tower offers visitors a panoramic view of both the Horseshoe and American Falls from our expansive indoor/outdoor Observatory, 775 feet (236 meters) above the Falls.
We feature 2 restaurants high atop our landmark building; the legendary Revolving Dining Room and the casual, yet distinctive Summit Suite Buffet. As the city’s only revolving restaurant; our Revolving Dining Room rotates 360º per hour, offering breathtaking views. Our Summit Suite Buffet restaurant, open in season for lunch and dinner is renowned for Sunday Brunch.
At the base of Skylon Tower is our Family Fun Centre; 3D/4D theatre; speciality stores and coffee shop.
Observation Deck
Ride-to-the-Top in our “Yellow-Bug” glass enclosed exterior elevators in just 52 seconds where magnificent views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, Great Gorge and Niagara River await. As the regions tallest free standing structure which is closest to both Falls; we offer visitors panoramic landscapes of the city, Niagara wine region and skyscrapers of Toronto and Buffalo as the view extends beyond 125 km on a clear day. Our indoor/outdoor Observatory stands 775 feet (236 meters) above the Falls and provides once in a lifetime scenery. Join us at night for best perspective of the Falls Illumination and seasonal Fireworks display.
Address
5200 Robinson Street, Niagara Falls Ontario L2G 2A3
Contact
T: 905 356 - 2651Facts & Statistics
Architects
Bregman and Hamann
Inauguration date
October 1965
Construction time
17 months
Construction cost
$12 M
Total height
520 feet (160 m)
Weight
27,760,320 kg
Cables
3,200 miles (5,150 km)
Concrete
27,760,320 kg
Depth below ground
35 feet (10.7 m)
Height of restaurant
404 feet
Number of windows
42 on indoor Observation level
Number of elevators
3
Elevators capacity
5,000 lbs (30 people per elevator)
Elevators speed
500 feet/minute
Elevator manufacturer
Otis
Number of broadcasting facilities
2 (1 radio & 1 RCMP)
Number of steps up to the top
2 stairwells with 662 steps each
Length of antenna
43 feet (13.1 m)
Sway of antenna from core
6 feet total (3 feet each direction)
Unique features of the tower
3 "Yellow Bug" elevators located on the exterior of the building