CN Tower

Toronto, Canada

The CN Tower is a 553‑metre communications and observation landmark that dominates Toronto’s skyline. Its observation decks, glass‑floor experience, and revolving restaurant give visitors panoramic city views and a unique perspective on the waterfront and downtown core.

Why choose CN Tower

Standing on the glass floor, you’ll feel the city beneath your feet in a way few other attractions can match. The combination of height, indoor and outdoor viewing platforms, and a dining experience at altitude sets it apart from typical sky‑deck visits.

Best for: Architecture · Photography · Couples · Families

Start your downtown Toronto morning here

Begin at the CN Tower for panoramic views, then walk to nearby attractions and finish with a bite nearby.

1. Morning — CN Tower
2. 9:30 — Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
3. 11:00 — Hockey Hall of Fame
4. Lunch — Richmond Station

Visit tips

• Use the express elevator to reach the glass‑floor level quickly.
• Head to the outdoor SkyPod on a clear day for the best city panorama.
• Buy tickets online to avoid the main lobby line.
• Allow 2 hours for the observation decks and restaurant.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours — includes observation decks and optional restaurant
• Best time of day: Early morning, before crowds — lights are softer for photos
• Entry: C$47 — Entry fee includes access to observation decks and glass‑floor experience
• Booking: not required — Buy tickets online to skip the lobby line — helps avoid peak‑hour queues
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.3 by 25879 reviewers
• Tags: city views, high altitude, family friendly, skip the line

Nearby attractions

• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada — aquarium, 1 min walk
• Art Gallery of Ontario — attraction, 16 min walk
• Hockey Hall of Fame — attraction, 11 min walk
• CF Toronto Eaton Centre — attraction, 18 min walk
• Richmond Station — restaurant, 15 min walk
• Nathan Phillips Square — attraction, 15 min walk

More things to do in Toronto

• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
• St. Lawrence Market
• Royal Ontario Museum
• The Distillery Historic District
• Casa Loma
• Art Gallery of Ontario

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