The CN Tower Turns 28 on June 26, 2004 - What's New

The World's Tallest Building and Canada's Wonder of the Modern World continues to thrill visitors.

The Glass Floor Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2004 The first of its kind in the world, dare to walk on air experience, this popular attraction offers a view 342m straight down to the ground! 

The Glass Floor officially opened June 26, 1994, and is dedicated to the over 1,500 people who had originally designed and built this Wonder of the Modern World.  The Glass Floor took 3 months to engineer and test to ensure its safety and durability, and it continues to undergo safety and durability tests on a regular basis. 

The Glass Floor consists of 6 types of glass of varying thickness, which are tempered, petrified for hardness and laminated together.   The final seamless product appears to be an ordinary piece of glass.  But one look at the children and adults who dare to bound across and you are convinced it is extraordinary. 

In fact, the Glass Floor has the strength to hold 38,556 kg (85,000 lbs) or 14 hippos... if we could find a way to get them up the elevators!

CN Tower Presents World Premiere of Lego Racers

The Ride The CN Tower is pleased to present the world premiere of Lego Racers - The Ride, a new animated 4 ½ minute Simulator Ride Experience beginning May 2004. 

Created by SimEx-Iwerks, Lego Racers - The Ride is based on the popular Lego Racers toy line and inspired by the exciting Legoland Lego Racers 4D attraction. 

Using state of the art motion technology, multimedia and audio, Lego Racers - The Ride features racecar drivers Max Axel, the daredevil young hero from the Nitro Race Team and Sever, the sinister opponent from the Exo Force Team.  As they fly through a changing landscape ranging from mountains and ice caves to a sprawling city, the audience experiences the thrills of the race right along with them. 

Each time Max and his pit crew find themselves in a tough spot, teamwork, creativity and imagination save the day, reinforcing the Lego theme of experimentation, rebuilding and empowerment. CN Tower, the birthplace of innovative experiences:  through the imagination of a dynamic group of creative, engineering and management talents including Canadian television entrepreneur,

City TV's Moses Znaimer, the simulator theatre experience was pioneered in 1983.  One of the earliest experiences, Tour of the Universe, was launched in 1986 at the CN Tower and the simulator ride has been thrilling visitors from all over the world ever since.  This was the first leisure application of sophisticated flight simulation, previously known only to pilots and experts in the aviation field.  The simulator ride experience was later adopted by major theme parks and attractions around the world including Disney.

Canada’s Wonder of the World - CN Tower Continues to Astound Visitors!

Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable and celebrated icon.  At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is the World’s Tallest Building and Free-Standing Structure, a Wonder of the Modern World, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.  Each year, 2 million people visit Canada’s Wonder of the World to take in the breathtaking view and enjoy all the CN Tower has to offer.

Test your nerve on the famous Glass Floor with a view 1,122 feet straight down to the ground.  Three observation levels provide breathtaking views of Toronto of up to 120 km away include the SkyPod, the highest observation level of them all.  Other attractions include simulators rides, themed arcade, multimedia displays and exhibits, and shopping.  Three restaurants to satisfy every appetite include the award-winning 360 Restaurant with its one- of-a-kind wine cellar in the sky. 

CN Tower – Canada’s Wonder of the World  

In 1995, the CN Tower was classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.  The World’s Tallest Building shares this designation with the Itaipu Dam on the Brazil/Paraguay border, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Panama Canal, the Chunnel under the English Channel, the North Sea Protection Works off the European coast, and the Empire State Building.

Top of the Tower

Look Out Level

Rocket 58 seconds in one of six glass-fronted elevators to the Look Out Level located at 346m / 1,136 feet with breathtaking views.  Horizons Café is located on this level with casual fare.  With seating for 130 and a party capacity of 300, dance floor and full A/V capabilities, Horizons is perfect for memorable special events and casual dining. 

The Glass Floor

Imagine walking on air 1,122 feet above the ground on the highest glass floor in the world  You can see the SkyDome and Toronto from a breathtaking new perspective.  The Glass Floor, located on the Look Out Level, is 256 square feet of safe, solid glass that is five times the required weight bearing standard for commercial and institutional floors.  Dare to walk on air!

SkyPod

At 447m / 1,465 ft, SkyPod is the World’s Highest Observation Level.  Under ideal conditions, SkyPod boasts a 120-km/75 mile view of Toronto, Lake Ontario and beyond to Niagara Falls.

Base of the CN Tower

Marketplace

75,000 square feet of shopping featuring a wide array of high-quality merchandise such as authentic Canadiana and unique souvenirs.

Marketplace Café

A 300 seat fresh market café provides a delicious range of reasonably priced food and beverages choices. Licensed.

Concourse Level

Adjacent to and a few steps below the Marketplace Café is the Concourse Level

Maple Leaf Cinema

Featuring To the Top – the film that documents the fascinating story of the construction of the CN Tower.

Simulator Theatres

The simulator theatre combines a thrilling, full-motion flight simulation with a fantastic 70mm surround-sound film.  Current ride experiences include Wings and Wildfire. 

Edge Arcade

This themed entertainment zone provides the latest in simulated game experiences.  

Also Available

Photo F/X Shop

Picture yourself bungee jumping off the CN Tower at the Photo FX Shop.  Special effects photographs, camera film, postcards available at the top on the Look Out Level.

Showtime Souvenir Photos

Souvenir 8 x 10 photos taken before boarding your elevator are developed for pick up by the time you are leaving.  Purchase optional at $20 for two copies (Canadian funds, including taxes).

Antenna Audio Tour

The CN Tower audio-tour guides visitors around the Tower’s Look Out Level in about 30 minutes. Played on a state-of-the-art MP3 player, this lively audio tour combines sounds of this multi-ethnic city and interviews with Torontonians sharing their love for their city. It is filled with historical facts and unusual anecdotes about Toronto and provides a fun and engaging experience for locals and tourists alike while enjoying views of the city from the top of Canada’s National Tower.

Dining At the Top

360 Restaurant at the CN Tower

wonderful wine    wonderful food    wonderful view 

360 Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto’s finest restaurants, features unforgettable food combined with an outstanding revolving view of Toronto more than 1,000 feet below. 

Executive Chef Peter George and his staff offer market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience.  360 also features an award-winning wine selection of over 500 international and Canadian wines from its “cellar in the sky”.  Recipient of the DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) award and the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, 360 completes one revolution in 72 minutes.  Patrons enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the comfort of their table.  Complimentary elevation with main course.   360 Restaurant is open daily- Reservations recommended:  (416) 362-5411

Horizons Café

While visiting the Look Out Level, consider dining at Horizons Café with its spectacular views overlooking the lake and Toronto.  With seating for 130 and a party capacity of 300, dance floor and full A/V capabilities, Horizons is perfect for casual dining and memorable special events.  Fully licensed.

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