The CN tower is one of the busiest attractions in all of Toronto, and the world's tallest observation deck. We came in the summer so it was extremely crowded. There are multiple elevators that one can take once inside the tower. One elevator goes to the standard viewing area and glass floor - another elevator is taken to the sky deck - and one for the Edgewalk. The views were jaw-dropping. There is literally a 360' view of Toronto, it's incredible. I know safety measures must me met, but there was never a pure view that wasn't obstructed by some type of netting or glass. The main complaint I have is that I felt very cramped throughout my entire visit, but I understand that space becomes more limited the higher up on the tower you go. This attraction truly is at the heart of Toronto, and a must for every tourist. read more

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This is the obligatory tour that everyone has to do at least once. I would say the glass floor is the highlight. Everything else is just paying for an elevator ride which is expensive in my humble opinion. At least there are washrooms on the top floor. Otherwise, there is no time limit so feel free to spend all the time you want to take photos. Also, certain elevators has glass floor to see below your feet. Gift shop is a joke with everything looks like what you get from street vendors. read more

This is another must do in Toronto. The tower is the equivalent of an 147 story building and offers amazing views of Toronto, Lake Ontario and surrounding areas. Certain areas offer floor to ceiling windows and other segments have nice table and chairs plus a cafe if you want to enjoy a bite. They also have an area of glass floor so you can view straight down. read more

The tallest telecommunication tower in the world, 1815' ft. Fee $35, to see the whole Toronto from above. Please buy the City Pass, only $55, you can access to 5 different places, including CN Tower. In the tower, there is a glass floor which you can stand and see directly to the ground below you. If you want to pay more for more excitement, you can go outside to the edge of the tower to test your heart and knees Yes, I would recommend it for the first timer. read more

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One of the most amazing 7 wonders of the world man made creations The elevator ride up for the observation deck is $25. If you want to watch a movie on how and the history behind the CN it is $30. And $38 for the the top floor of the tower. The elevator ride up usually takes about 3 mins the operator said, but on the day we went it took 6 mins because of the crazy windy conditions. And there was a clear window where your feet are to see the bottom. Very trippy if you are afraid of heights. Seriously incredible view of the the city and the skylines of Toronto. We went on a windy (25 - 35mph winds) and super wet day so it was kinda scary. We can hear the windy gusting through the doors. On the observation deck there is a clear window where you can see the bottom, so a lot of visitors likes to stomp on that darn clear window. VERy trippy stuff for a first timer there because you can feel the vibration shakes... Notes: Go on a off hour to save time to get in. Very cool security check point system where you stand there and they blow air on you read more

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We celebrated my late birthday here last Friday. I had read lots of reviews before going and was actually sort of nervous because of the mixed reviews. The ride up the elevator to the restaurant is 60 seconds- such a beautiful view. As we entered the restaurant it was sunset and it was honestly the most beautiful view from a restaurant I had ever seen in my entire life. The food was expensive for someone that lives the average lifestyle but it was definitely worth it. My mom got the prime rib and I got the lobster and steak filet. The bottle of moscato we got was delicious as well, and finished it before our meal was over! Our server seemed very preoccupied at first but as the night went on he was more attentive and even brought out a surprise desert for my birthday! Please check this place out- you will not be disappointed. read more

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It sure is tall! read more

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Not only is this a dope looking structure but the views from up top are something to behold. This spot is a good landmark to view the city from 360 degrees. The inside of the CN Tower is well maintained but the elevator could get pretty crowded fast. Once you are at the top, look for good picturesque spot and snap away. Selfies all day!!!! But don't spend too much time at a certain because it could get really crowded up there. Yes, the crowds could be a bit annoying but the experience is more than worth it. ***Note: Great place to bring someone that you are getting serious about!!! Tha Yelp Daddy was really pleased with his experience here minus the crowds but they were looking for the same type of experience too...no Hate, no hate!!! I am just saying that the crowds are something to prepare for, you feel me? I really enjoyed myself!!! read more

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If you're visiting from out of town, like I was, I think you kind of have to check this place out. But then again I didn't wait hours in line (10 minutes top). I personally enjoyed the experience. Is it any different from other towers you can go up in other cities? No. But it's always a beautiful experience seeing the city from above. There's a cafe/bar as well. So you can grab a drink while you take in the view. The general admission cost is $38 for adults. If you want to check out the sky pod it's an extra $15. Reading the reviews, my family opted out on the skypod. I think the experience you get from the general admission is more than enough :) I went on a Wednesday. Got there around 1pm and there was hardly a line for tickets (maybe a 10 minute wait). And getting to the top was another 10 minutes. Basically went on a perfect day and time. When I was leaving the tower, the line was a little longer and a tour group at two was headed that way so I think it really depends every day. read more

This is another one of those things that you just have to do when your in a city like this. The views were amazing. It was a little pricey but worth it. I also did the sky pod thing, which is up higher than the normal part, and it wasn't much different from the other level. So I'd probably say, save your money for that part. But the main floors are awesome. Especially the glass floor! Pretty cool! It was also suuuper windy so when you go outside it literally was hard to even stand up, it was so strong! Overall it was pretty cool! Would love to do the edge walk next time! read more

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Another tower to add on my bucket list. It was windy when I visited this tower so they closed the balcony section. There is a glass where you can walk and see through the bottom. Do this only if you're not afraid of heights or no heart problem. It was nice just lounging the area as they have seats and sofas to enjoy the view of the city. The only thing I was disappointed is that they didn't have signage to read what areas of the city you are looking at. This would of been helpful. read more

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A must see when in Toronto. Amazing view of the city from the top - great for pictures. Do go during the day for better view and photos. Try to avoid cloudy/ rainy/ foggy days - you won't see a thing and will lose your $. Another good reason to go during the day is for the glass floor feature. It's a very small section of the CN Tower but still fun. You get to stand or sit or even lay down and see all the way down from the top. During the day, again your pictures will come out better, plus they take "professional" pictures there too - you can purchase on your way down. Once you're up there, make sure to go out to the observation deck. You will get a better view plus wind feels like it's blowing 500 miles/ hour. It's a really cool experience. Elevator ride is also fun, since you get to see out while going up or down. plus on a windy day it moves sideways too :p Even though I didn't eat there, they also have a restaurant up there with fantastic view of the city. read more

Is it a tourist destination, you bet. Can the lines be long, sure. Is it worth it, heck yeah. Glass Elevators whisk you to the main observation deck in less than a minute. When you get off you are treated to a view of Toronto from 1100+ft above ground, amazing sight for sure. For the more adventurous take a stroll across the glass floor. Always funny to see kids just hop on out where the adults are kind of cautious. I have been a number of times with friends when we visit the City, it's kind of one of the things you have to do. Like the Hancock or Sears Tower in Chicago it offers a unique perspective of the city you are visiting. read more

I am still terrified of the glass floor but I managed to make it across. Now with the walk outdoors, this is a must spot for just about everyone. I would recommend this to every tourist as it has it all. As for the locals, I would say come around once every few years and put your fear of heights to the ultimate test. The movies at the bottom are for the kids and would not bother with them if you had a choice. read more

Another famous landmark that I went and visited... I have never thought that... I would ever get a chance to go to the top of the CN Tower of Toronto, Canada!!! And here I am at the CN Tower one of the most talliest buildings of Canada!!! I enjoyed the breath taking views of CN Tower while you can see the entire city area of Toronto... It may have cost me $35.00 but who caressssssss who knows when I will be back to make a trip to Toronto, Canada again!!! read more

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I expected better for the price. The food was just ok($30 USD at best). I ordered the cheesecake for dessert and it had a funny taste....you can clearly tell it was frozen, thawed and the chef added carmel and chocolate. It may have even been sitting out for a while (it was dry). I called the waiter over to try another dessert and before I could ask he said "I'll take it off the bill" and walked away. So for the service, he wasn't so great. If you never been, the experience of sitting with Toronto on full display is beautiful. Maybe just order drinks and a salad. read more

Hadn't been to the CN Tower in nearly 20 years when I last visited Toronto. Brought my boys there and do to our travel schedule- wound up going at night. We had arrived in town late that afternoon and were pleased to find that the Tower and the adjacent aquarium are open to nearly 11pm every evening. Views are spectacular at night- and I recall our guide saying the Tower is 114 stories tall? You can essentially explore two floors. One allows you access over the infamous glass floor. Many folks were lying down and taking selfies. There is a sign nearby which also lists the weight bearing load of the floor. You can walk outside of the Tower within the screen caged enclosed observation deck. When you walk on one side of the Tower you can feel the gale force winds whipping you around- truly scary! There is also a restaurant as well as other thrill- add ons that guests can visit/purchase. TIPS: parking nearby in the adjacent Rogers Centre garage is $20 a car. Parking just a few blocks away is notably less- around $10. General Admission for adults is $35 each.....kids up to 12 is approx. $22. We opted for the Toronto City Pass booklet which gave us admission our choice of 5 (out of 6) major Toronto attractions: CN Tower/Ripley's Aquarium/ Casa Loma//Royal Ontario Museum/Toronto Zoo/Toronto Science Centre If you have the City Pass- be sure to hit both the Tower AND the nearby Aquarium (which is incredible and a MUST for kids). read more

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We decided to check out the CN Tower which has become the icon of Toronto and one of the top tourist spots. We went around 8:30 PM and there was no line, we were up the elevator within fives minutes. The views were amazing and I found the glass floor on the second level to be scary and awesome at the same time. My only issue is that I find the whole experience a little too expensive. We paid 35 Canadian dollars per ticket and for me we were done in 40 minutes with all the activities. I wish there was more to do so to justify the ticket price. read more

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It should be noted, that you have to pay to go to the top of the CN Tower. The Experience for me was terrifying at first as the lift to the top is made from glass, and the floor is also glass, this played havoc with my vertigo, adding to the point that there were kids jumping on the glass panel whilst the lift was elevating. Once upstairs there is another glass panel, but the main thing is the view its unbelievable, almost breath taking, you can see as far as Mississauga. read more

The CN Tower is pretty cool. It is like most tall buildings in other towns such as the Empire State Building and Willis Tower. The set up is much the same too. You wait in line to ride the elevator up to the top where you have a tour guide explain the building to you and why it was built and became famous. We came here with a City Pass; so even though it wasn't one of the most exciting things to do in Toronto, we had to check it out. One thing I thought was different about the CN Tower is you can actually go "outside". There is a screen surrounding the entire "patio" area, but you get fresh air and can feel the breeze from the top. Also, the view of Toronto is breathtaking. You get a panoramic view of the city which is beautiful; especially the water views. We spent about 20 minutes in line; which makes us pretty lucky I guess. We went on a Monday at around 1. We stayed for about an hour getting all our pictures, taking pictures for other people, plus the gift shop. Overall, CN Tower is a very touristy part of Toronto; however, if you are staying for a few days, it is something worth checking out... especially if you get the City Pass. read more

Quite the tourist spot with a steep admission fee. Plan ahead as this place is so popular and gets super packed. I still enjoy every time we visit Toronto and make our way here because it's just one of those bucket list things and honestly it does provide some breathtaking views. I'm not a fan of heights so an open floor-glass view I couldn't care less for but I crawled on it anyway just to get a family picture--I came and conquered, okay? Come out and be a good sport about the crowd. It is a tourist spot after all. read more

I was in Toronto and love tall buildings, so decided to stop in. I was a bit disappointed but guess I'm spoiled after seeing the Space Needle and One World in NY. The glass walk was very small, doesn't move, and was loaded with tourists sitting or laying on the glass, and its not very clear. I did not try the walk outside, but it looked pretty darn exciting for the thrill seeker! Glad I stopped in to see the surrounding areas from above. read more

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I got into the tower after eating at the 360 restaurant. The tower was nice. It was dark so we couldn't see the lake or anything but the view of the city was incredible. Because it was dark outside, you could tell that the glass floor needs a good deep cleaning. It was still a scary feeling standing on that thing. Someone said it costs $30 to go up the tower if you don't go to the restaurant. I don't think I would pay $30 to go up but still a good view. read more

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I go here often to show around my family and friends from out of town. The attraction itself never changes. They recently added a restaurant that I have never seen before. They serve their CN tower version of beer as well as coffee, light snacks etc. I tried their fish and chips and was amazed at how good it was! The fries were freshly made and the fish filet was juicy and flavourful. It is very pricey considering it is a tourist attraction. read more

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If you go to Toronto you must Experince this tower. The view is amazing. We got to see the sunset and we also Experince the night view!!! Well worth the money.... read more

It is a must see in Toronto whether from the free ground view or the $$$ view from the top. It is always fun to be up high and look down over an area. And Toronto has some nice views of the city, the hills, the harbor, and the lake. Tip: They provide several options and packages, so choose the best for you. Prices may be kind of high. read more

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If you come all the way to Toronto, I suppose you have to visit the CN Tower...so we did. And I'm glad even though the 40 +12 CAD for the skypod/per person elevator ride is rather hefty. TIP - you can go to the CN Tower website and purchase your tickets at a small discount if you do so 24 hours prior to visiting. We lucked out when we visited and not only had no waiting to get on the elevator, we rode up without other tourists. The ride itself is pretty short; less than a minute with spectacular views of the city and water. It really was breathtaking! The elevator operator was quite informative as well, pointing out different attractions and areas around Toronto. Once you arrive at the glass floor level, there are huge windows to enjoy the views and sections of the floor are glass that you can walk, lay or sit on if you aren't totally freaked out by seeing some 1,100 feet below you! You can even go outside, weather permitting. From this level you take a separate elevator to the skypod level with more amazing views to see from even higher up! All in all, it's not something I would rush out to do again, but I'm happy for the experience. read more

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If you are going to visit Toronto and do touristy things, BUY THE CITY PASS! You will save money and time because you won't be standing in the long ticket lines. That being said, you might skip the ticket line here but there will still be a line to get on the elevators. It took us about 45 minutes and we visited around 6pm during the summer. We did not pay the extra $12 to go to the sky pod. There is also a $200 option to walk around the outside of the tower which there was no way I was doing. Looking around the city from the tower was nice but the glass floor was the highlight for myself and the kids. I definitely recommend this attraction. Make sure you potty before getting in line for the elevators and bring a snack if you have kids. read more

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Very pricey admission for an attraction! Good restaurants within (one that has to be reserved beforehand) and others; serving snacks like flat bread pizzas, subs, and french fries! Has three actual levels, one at the top (where you can bungee stand on the outside of it), one at the 2/3rds mark (which is the main attraction with three sublevels (restaurant, outlook point, and one level where one can actually go outside and be with the elements) and the base, to where you can enjoy the Le Cafe as well as loiter around the gift shops and information areas. Also, inside the two bottom sub levels of the 2nd level from the top and bottom), there are two areas, per floor, where the floor is paneled glass so one can walk (or sit...SMH) to feel the thrill! Fun fact: It is also the tallest building in the Western world. read more

Not cheap but a nice view and friendly staff and service. I don't know why these places charge so much. Literally for an elevator ride up and just to see the city and take your own photos. $10 would be more than fare but $85 (Canadian dollars) for 2 people to ride up and elevator and see a skyline for 30 minutes? Not really worth it. read more

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it is one of the tallest towers on earth, after all. so anyone new to the city should at least climb this thing once. the elevator ride is almost as exciting as being on top of the world itself, and the windows on the elevator provide nice views and add to the thrill. the glass floor looking down from some 500m of height above ground is a recent (well, in the last 10 years or so?) but definitely great addition. everyone must at least step (or jump, if you dare) on it once. it is nice to have the two levels on the observation deck to allow indoor and outdoor views, but beware when weather is not ideal (ex. too windy, too cold?, T-storm?), they can close the outdoor level without notifying you till you got up there--so always ask before you buy the tickets. the night views of the tower is also nice, but nicer from the outside than from the inside. they have different colors of lights shooting up and down the tower, and the lights change colors every few seconds. however, some of these beautiful light works actually come from the outdoor (lower) deck level, so if you want to see the night view of the city, stay on the indoor (upper) floor, or all you'd see are the squares from wired fence reflecting the ever-changing lights. oh yeah, the glass floor is so much more dramatic during the day too, as you can see very clearly how the tower slides down onto the ground. can't see much in the night view. if you plan on going during the day (esp. weekends and in summer), it's much advised to get tickets in advance--well, i don't know if that's going to help you skip the elevator lines, actually. we just went on a sunday afternoon (3pm), and was told that there's an hour wait to go up to the deck. so we roamed around the city till 9pm and tried again; there was no wait then. lastly, for people who drive, there are parking lots and garages on the streets just a couple blocks away from the tower (south of King St W & east of Spadina Ave). the charge ranges from $5-12 a day, depending on the lot, but definitely cheaper than the garage right below the tower. however, this is only weekend rate; can't imagine what weekday rates are as this is downtown after all. but don't bother w/the meter spots as they cost about $3 an hour and you have to feed it till midnight, even on weekends--it's crazy!! read more

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The most expensive elevator ride I've had. The views are nice. The wind on the observation deck is powerful. Views from airplanes are more impressive and you go somewhere horizontally instead of just up and down. read more

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The view is really cool. 4 stars instead of 5 because it is ridiculously expensive to go up in it. Regular admittance doesn't even get you to the tallest part- $12 extra per person to go to the sky-pod. $80 American for me and my husband to go up to the viewing deck and sky-pod. So basically we couldn't afford to do anything else in Toronto. BUT the view is really cool. And you kind of have to do it regardless of the price, I mean it's the freaking CN Tower. And they know that you'll go up in it anyway, that's why the price is so high. read more

400th review, a huge deal for me, being a person who has always struggled with writing in English. I cannot think of the Toronto skyline without two very defining objects, one being the Skydome, and one being the CN Tower. to be brutally honest the first time I came to visit this wonderful tourist attraction, was back In 2010 and most recently as two days ago. I never went here as a kid and being afraid of heights was defiantly why, still am to some degree but I deal with it. being built primarily as a communications tower back in the mid 1970's, it has slowly transformed into a multi-use landmark and attraction for all ages. starting with the base of the tower, right in the beginning you have to go through a security check with full body scanners, and I've set that machine off, every time without fail, which is a funny idea in theory, until you actually have to go through it. you have two different options to explore the tower, one package includes about 75% of the tower(which is usually the option that is discounted on various websites) or the option which is everything that a "tourist" can explore. once you get passed the admission stage, you walk up to a atrium which leads to various elevators that shoot you up to the first section of the tower at a very fast speed, how fast? fast enough to make you nervous the whole ride up, you're heart should be racing by the time you get to the top, the view going up though is a sight to behold. when the elevator stops, you are brought up to the first observation deck, which located at roughly 1100 feet from the ground is an awesome sight to walk around and take a look. now this floor is shared with the horizons restaurant which covers about 40% of the floor space, if you want to take photos of the whole 360 degree view, you have to find spots in the restaurant where people are not eating. no one minds a couple of photos, but don't interrupt someone's meal. the glass floor is located below this level, and in the middle of this level are the only elevators to the sky pod, but I'll talk more about that later. from the general observation deck, on a very, very clear day, you can see as far as Hamilton and even Niagara falls, if you look in the right direction. the Sky-pod, literally a very small section of the tower that is monitored in the aspect of how many people are allowed in this area, and I can understand why. on a very windy day, you cant feel the swaying of the tower on the observation deck, but on the sky pod level, man you can feel the tower physically sway. coming to this attraction leaves something for everyone, from the breath taking views, to the heart pounding moments from the elevators, or the swaying of the tower. from a photographers stand point, its an absolutely pleasure to photograph the outside and surrounding area, especially when the tower is lit up. also it is a bit painful to photograph from inside the tower, because the glass is from the 70's it picks up a lot of reflection from the inside during the day, and also during the night time. a must see for any resident, or tourist visiting the city, at any season or time of the day. do some research online to see what deals are on given the time of the year, you might save a small fortune. read more

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I suppose this is a must for any tourist in Toronto. The view is really nice, even if the services within the tower are a bit lacking and super costly. What took me aback visiting on a weekend was the huuuuuuuge line. I advise paying the extra ticket for the top nacelle. It was the highlight of my visit. read more

The CN Tower is a really cool place to visit and gives you a fantastic view of Toronto. We did the 360 restaurant (highly recommend) as well as the regular observation deck and both were very fun! The glass bottom part of the observation deck is silly, but fun and definitely something to do. I highly recommend coming here if you're visiting Toronto! read more

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Got the citypass so bypassed the line and only had to wait about five minutes for the elevator line! Being inside, it feels much smaller than other towers i've been to like chicago's or seattle but maybe that's because i didn't pay the extra to go up higher? But the walking around the inside seemed pretty short. There's a small restaurant inside if you want to get fries and other snacks and there's couches around. The staff are nice and courteous. The only complaint i had was the line to take the elevator seemed kinda unorganized and people were just cutting each other to the front of the line. read more

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The CN tower is a beautiful landmark building but I must admit, it's a total tourist trap. I much prefer looking AT the CN tower rather than looking from it. General tickets are $35 and it includes a 58-second elevator ride to the indoors lookout/observation level, the glassfloor and the outdoors sky terrace, and two 15-min films at the Attractions level about the Red Rocket (Toronto's bus system) and the construction of the CN tower. read more

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One of the great Canadian achievements! To be honest, we saw the CN tower and the One world Observatory back to back and OWO puts CN to shame. BUT moving along, we went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. The place was great and the staff was really nice. There was a lot of security before heading up on the towers but it made us feel safe! The views from the top are breat taking and we even had some snacks at the restaurant up top! Super nice, you get to see most of T.Dot!! read more

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Such a disappointment. When we purchased our $22 tickets, we were told it would be a 30 minute wait... that was a lie. It was something like an hour & a half wait to get up to the top. & once up top, I wasn't too impressed. I had wanted to get up there to get some great photos & when we were finally up there, the sun was setting. Also, in the observation room it seemed that the glass was just insanely filthy... nose prints 'n slimy little kid fingerprints all over -- so much for photos. I went to the glass floor part, which was alright, though not as impressive as I had thought it was going to be (I somehow envisioned that the entire observatory would be like this). My favorite part was the outside area -- less children screaming & less smelly overall... Definitely something I guess you should do once, but go during the middle of the day when it's sunny if you want good photographs. read more

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