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Introduction: My girlfriend & I visited Toronto from the US in June 2025, and CN Tower was awesome! I just wrapped up an America 250 series of various American restaurants/businesses. From Odenton (Maryland) to Ontario now. 250 years since our Declaration of Independence in 1776 is a huge accomplishment; Canada will eventually get their 250 mark in 2117. While we have a lot to be proud of, but like any country, there's going to be some aspects that aren't so good. I don't like the bullying of Canada going on with Tariffs, talk of 51st state, & most recently President declaring Lake Ontario being Lake America. It's been known as Lake Ontario since 1639 (or earlier) when Ingenious tribe called this massive Great Lake this. US Google Maps are caving with Lake America, but I'll still call it Lake Ontario. Experience at CN Tower: Awesome views of Lake ONTARIO & Toronto skyline! It's a little expense, but when do you ever get to go to the tallest structure in the entire Western Hemisphere? We paid the extra for the very top section, which a smaller area an extra 100 meters higher up at 447 meters (1467'). But even if you go with the 346 meters option (1135'), it's still an awesome view, but we wanted the highest possible view. How this compares with other high structures I've been? There's 7 viewing platforms, which are above 250 meters in the US. I've been to 2 of them. The taller of the 2 is Hancock Tower in Chicago is 314 meters (1030') & the other was STRAT in Vegas is 265 meters (869'). Both of which are less even the main viewing platform at CN Tower. I could've gone up to the tallest in the US, the Willis Tower in Chicago, but I chose Hancock as I read better views of Lake Michigan & downtown skyline in general than from Willis, not to mention more expensive. My friend went to Willis as he wanted to go to the tallest possible. Willis is taller than CN Tower main viewing platform but still 35 meters short of the CN Tower Top platform. We got a lot of great pics of Lake Ontario, downtown Skyline, Rogers Centre, etc. We spent more time in the main viewing area, which was much larger area. There was also a glass platform on main level, you can look down the side of the tower itself all the way to the ground. I enjoyed that, but my girlfriend wanted nothing to do with that as it can be scary to be above open glass looking down. The Top section was even more outstanding views. But it was a smaller viewing platform, and it was kind of hot in that section. It's debatable if it's worth the extra money as the main platform was still outstanding. But why not go all the way to the top most, which really is the highest viewing platform in Western Hemisphere. Main platform is the still the 4th tallest (when not factoring Top platform) behind #1 Willis Tower in Chicago, #2 & 3 (World Trade Center & Empire State Building in New York). Just a sampling of my pics. Some show the Canadian wildfire smoke/haze was less than ideal, but still got a lot of great pics. In summary, this was an awesome highlight of our Toronto vacation.
Definitely worth it! The views are incredible. Saturdays are a busy day. Next available tickets were for hours later.
We went a little bit before sunset and it was INSANE. We had gotten tickets ahead of time and it still didn't help that much. The line to get in and go up was very very long and once we got up there, it was hot and suffocating with the amount of people they let in. The views were gorgeous once everyone started clearing out after sunset but if I had to do it over again, I would just go first thing in the morning on a random weekday.
Timed entry tickets are needed to get into CN Tower and we were able to get ours at the ticket booth. There was a decent line but it moved relatively quickly. Once we arrived at the top, we got some great views of the city since we went on a clear day. A fun touristy activity to do.
If you are in Toronto, the CN Tower is a mandatory stop. What stood out most was the organization despite the heavy crowd the staff kept everything moving smoothly. The staff: were very professional. They guide you throughout security efficiency and are happy to answer questions. Food: we tried to burgers and pizza at the casual eatery upstairs, and they exceeded our expectation for tourist food very flavorful. atmosphere: it's a photographer dream. Seeing everyone getting expired for their shot at to the creative live. Everyone is on their thing so there is no feeling intimidated on recording or snapping your pictures. Value: by using the city pass, we found the cost to be very reasonable for a family outing. The facility are clean and well maintained whether you are interested in the history of the structure or just want the best view of Canada, this place delivers 100%. Walking on the glass floor was the highlight of the day plus the fallen on the 45 angle degrees.
Just happened April 10th CN tower has a 50th years old anniversary in the tower and they host a disco in 70th theme. Fun in there. The view is amazing . I chose the time close to sunset so that I am able to view day time and night time view. I also went to the top which cost extra $12. It is higher and more cloud around when I went there. The view over there look downwards. Nothing more special if you want to save that money. It is fun and standing on the glass floor. I also did the edge walk. $199 plus tax including the tower walk and the top. There is video and 2 pictures provided. It was so much fun and the view is great. I have to follow the instructions to lean backwards and forward to the open edge. It is very safe with whole lots of safety measures.
I visited the CN Tower once as a kid but barely remembered it, so I figured it was time for a revisit now that I'm older and pass by it all the time. It's obviously a super cool experience. Standing on the famous glass floor and looking straight down is both awesome and a little terrifying. The views from up there are beautiful l, you can see so much of Toronto and the surrounding area. We also paid the extra $12 each to go all the way to the very top... it is insanely high up there. You really can see everything from that vantage point. It's definitely a pricey experience, but it's one of those things that's worth doing at least once in your life. The staff were also very friendly and helpful during our visit. For more travel reviews and adventures, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!
Ok hear me out. Was this a cool place to go to? yeah it is a cool place to go to, however I have to give this 3 stars as it's quite pricey for what it is, and if you do the "all the way to the top experience" even more. If you are afraid of heights, this is really not for you, if you are wanting views of the city then that is exactly what you get. You are whisked up a super fast elevator to the first observatory area and can stay as long as you like, or so it feels. You are met with everyone taking selfies against the glass, so sometimes you may need to sneak your way in if you want some unobstructed viewing. The "all the way to the top" experience, you have to select your time, when you purchase the tickets. When your time is close you go to a designated area and go up another super fast elevator another 30 floors. Up some steps to the top observation deck. You truly feel the height at this point, and to be fair I thought the views were better from the lower observation deck, we did not need much time up here to look around. It did not help that I had just watched one of the Final Destination movies, with a tower that collapses, but other than those thoughts in the back of my head, everything was solid. For the price point, I wish that you got some history, or a mini 'tour' at the observation decks with facts etc. While they do have a storyboard on the wall at the first observation deck, it's not quite the same.
I went to CN Towel on a weekday morning, earliest available spot. It was peaceful and had most of the space for myself. It was really nice to watch the flights take off and land at the Billy Bishop airport near by. The revolving restaurant was closed when I went, due to a labor protest. So unfortunately missed dining there. The thing I truly loved about this tower was the glass bottom area where you see all the way below. I went to Burj Khalifa as well but since Burj Khalifa floor space is occupied by other business, you dont get to see the bottom like we do here at CN. If you are hungry for a quick bite or a light lunch, try George's hot dogs ( a street cart in front of the tower), it is amazing.
Wish there is more to the CN Tower. Even the staff that sell the tickets really didn't "sell" the Tower. No interesting signage, there were monitors in a room but nothing was streaming to share anything special about the tower. Even the staff operating the elevators didn't say anything about the view, the height of the Tower, anything! When you get to the top the kiosk serving coffee wasn't even open; it would have been a much welcome thing to have hot beverages on a cold day. The only thing commendable is when I left my bucket hat, it was quickly returned to security and I was able to retrieve it.
Toronto's CN Tower was very, very, very, very, very, very tall, and it was my idea to visit during our cross-country trip. Unfortunately, once we got to the tower, the weather was in a terrible condition and it soon started to rain, causing fog to cover most of the city. Luckily, we still had a chance to get a nice view.
Definitely recommend getting tickets online instead of waiting in line, I bought them on my phone for the selected time slot just outside the entrance and went in easily. You first scan your ticket for the waiting room, which is a nice little exhibit on the history of the tower, then when it's time for your slot, you're allowed entry into the elevator. I went just after the sun went down, and the views at night were stunning! Once you get to the top, you're free to roam, take pictures, and stay as long as you like. Don't forget the lower level included with general admission. The lower level does have an outer deck, but the high barrier keeps the cold out pretty well despite it being 40°F outside. The glass floora are only a small section, but still fun if brave enough to stand on them. There were 2 restaurants on the general admissionTicket price is relative compared to other city towers. There are two restaurants serving cocktails, wine, and beer on the GA level. Then there is the 360 restaurant you need reservations for. Had a fun time and enjoyed it here, though I've seen more offered at other attractions like this. Still recommend while in Toronto.
We had an amazing view from 1810 feet high in the sky on our short day trip visit to downtown Toronto, Canada. We were told multiple times the CN Tower was a must see and it did not disappoint. This view was absolutely stunning and it provided for a very nice afternoon. Unfortunately, there was a field trip or multiple taking place that day (4/29/26) so there were multiple middle school age students running around, yelling, jumping on the glass bottom floor sections, etc. this made it a bit disturbing and not quite as romantic or peaceful, but we embraced the view as much as possible. We definitely would've stayed for cocktails and lunch, but decided to go elsewhere since the students were running around what appeared to be unsupervised.
After spending my day at Toronto Island Park, I decided to go to CN Tower! I went here on a Thursday around 7:08pm and there was such a long line of people! You also have to go through a metal detector before they let you in the tower. Anyways, I spend about 2 hours inside CN Tower since I wanted to watch the sunset and also wait until it got fully dark, which many other people did too. This tower has a few places to sit while looking at the views. I remember seeing people ordered food and drinks there since there's also tables where you can sit and eat. I thought that was cool since I thought people would be walking around and looking at the skyline at first. Most people didn't get any food to eat though. I'd recommend this place! If you go at night or around sunset, it can get super crowded here. There's so many good views at every corner here since it's so high up! read more
Yelp Review #450! My youngest son and I visited the CN Tower around 2:30 on a Friday afternoon while we were in Toronto. We made it through security in less than five minutes and made it up to the top. You are able to get 360 degree views from the top. There is a snack bar (small step above) and a fancy restaurant up there too. Great views overall. I'm curious what the evening views look like. I think this is a must visit when you are in Toronto. You will be happy you stopped. read more
4 months ago
I have been to the CN Tower many times in my life and I have absolutely no idea how I never wrote a Yelp review for it, so here we go. The CN Tower is a tourist trap for the most part, but one that is absolutely worth doing to catch a view of the city that made me who I am today. This tower is insanely massive and once you take the long elevator ride up, you are greeted by a completely circular view of Toronto in all it's glory. I have been up both during the day and at night and both have ups and downs. During the day, you can obviously see VERY far in every direction getting views as far as Vaughn and Rochester (I've never seen Rochester, but they keep saying you can on a super clear day). At night, you see less far but you see all the lights this city has to offer and they seem endless. On top of the amazing views and cool building itself, the staff here has always been super friendly and have even been known to crack some jokes on the way up and down. Overall, the CN Tower is Toronto. Whether you are looking at the Space Needle in Seattle or the Strat in Las Vegas, neither of those buildings come close to the size of our CN Tower. Tourist trap? Yeah, of course, but one of the coolest things to see as well. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Food was very expensive (about $600 for 6 people) and was not really good, but the view was great. The glass floor was cool to look at but I was too scared to go on it. The elevator floor and wall is glass and it goes up fast. Overall I recommend if you have a lot of money read more
Having been to observation decks all over the world, it is hard to be amazed by them anymore. The CN Tower is still a decent one. It is the tallest structure in Canada at 1,815 feet tall. The highlight of this place is the glass floor, where you can stand on it and see all the way down to street level. Visitors to Toronto should go here just because of the views and because it's the most famous place in the city. There is also a 360 degree restaurant at the top that might be worth checking out. read more
3 years ago
A must do experience in Toronto. The CN tower is massively tall even in comparison to other observation decks. The experience consists of an elevator ride up to walk around the observation area. There's also a second lower floor where there is a glass bottom ceiling. There is a food concession at the top as well as bathrooms. If you're feeling daring, you can sign up for the edge walk or you can book a reservation at their fine dining restaurant. Plan ahead by pre purchasing your timed ticket online. We went at 5pm and the lighting was perfect. We purchased the tickets with the aquarium tickets so there was a discount. I will say it took an hour from the time we first entered to go through security and the queue to get to the elevator. It was a really long and stretched out wait for a short experience so be prepared especially if you have younger kids. read more
2 years ago
What a massive disappointment. Visiting Toronto for the first time. My wife and I are celebrating our 25 year anniversary and she is participating in the annual Breast Cancer walk with her cousins that live in the area. I made 6pm dinner reservations for this past Friday night and requested a window table as it was our anniversary. Upon checking in, I reminded the hostess that I requested a window table (again, a special anniversary) and she said she had a good table for us near a window. I was a little concerned because it sounded like a pat answer and as I feared, we ended up basically as far from the window as a party of 2 could be seated. I understand how these things work, but at least be honest and up front about where you were going to seat us. I ordered the 2 course prix fixe with a glass of Chardonnay and my wife the 3 course prix fixe. The mussels were good, the smoked pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon was absolutely tasteless, as was the braised red cabbage (braised in what...water?). OMG...use a little seasoning when you cook. Out of the 3 medallions of pork, I ate less than 1 and 1/3. The food here is large wedding catered quality. By eating dinner at the restaurant you get access to the Observation Deck and that was basically the only thing good about this experience. The min required spend for dinner per person is $75. My recommendation is buy the ticket to go to the observation deck (my wife's cisousins said there are plenty of deals/coupons that can get you access to that for $30 instead of the normal $47). Then go eat somewhere with better food....which is basically any sit down restaurant elsewhere in Toronto. On the plus side, it was a memorable 25th wedding anniversary dinner, if for all the wrong reasons. read more
6 months ago
CN Tower is definitely a top tourist destination in Toronto. The views are amazing and I feel like it is a must for visitors. The wait just to get up took close to an hour. Tickets were $43 ordering online. Theres signage outside for QR code to scan and order tickets online to avoid the long line of people purchasing tickets in person. The Skypod tickets will run you another $10. I'd say it's worth it to go ahead and spend an additional $10 as this is a one and done type of experience for me. I highly recommend getting tickets ahead of time online. The skypod tickets available were a bit after my reservation time for my general tickets. That was not a huge deal. We just decided to get a drink and gaze at the views a bit longer before our scheduled time to go up. read more
This was simply an amazing experience! I brought my mom here on a recommendation. It did not disappoint. I went to go to the restaurant at the top. That's a separate review. The views from the building were wonderful. The gift shopping and views were worth the visit. read more
Destination - yup, tourist destination for sure! Go up to get the best view of the city. About $45 for adults and other rates for kids and senior citizens. Something to try - try the dinner as it's only a few more $$ to add to the view deck ticket. Unfortunately they didn't have any openings available so book early and plan ahead. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This review is for the 360 restaurant package. Highly recommend as definitely the best way to visit the CN tower! You skip the line with the reservation and $75 isn't a rip off because the restaurant is perfectly decent. Fun and novel spinning around. Great service and easy access to bathrooms and other floors of the tower after the meal. read more
3 years ago
What an experience!! I came here over the summer for my birthday and had such a great time. The process to get tickets online was easy and entry was very smooth and organized. The views were stunning and something I'll never forget. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area. read more
What an incredible experience! The whole process to get upstairs for dinner was surprisingly well organized/well marked. Each dish we had was delicious and unique. The goat cheese came with a really tasty cracker and the carrot salad vinaigrette was the perfect amount of sweet/acidic. The bison short rib was very tender and it had blackberries on it which was an interesting touch. I liked the carrots but wish that the potatoes were mashed, instead of roasted. My boyfriend really like the lamb as well, it fell off of the bone & the sweet potato purée was to die for. I didn't love the frangipane, it was a little hard but it had some good cinnamon/fruity flavors. The views were like nothing that I've seen & the slow rotation was cool so we could see the whole city. The observation deck was also included in our meal. read more
2 years ago
I got the chef trio special which was salmon tartar with sweet potato chips, bison tenderloin with broccolini and I can't remember what else but it was yummy, the dessert I'm not sure what it was either but was like a cake with white chocolate and a berry compote 10/10. The drink I got was also delicious. Only thing I was underwhelmed by was the charcuterie. My coworker got the gnocci which I tried and was fabulous! The food is expensive but your paying for the experience which the view from up there was stunning read more
1 year ago
Elevator zipping you up at 100MPH+ to the top can sound scary but it's very smooth and there is also an operator with you for the whole ride. Once up there, you are rewarded with the panoramic view of Toronto and as far as New York on a clear day. There are plenty of food services and places to sit. Lastly don't forget souvenirs from the gift shop before you check out. read more
3 years ago
Loved the view, just super crowed all the time. Did not get to experience it like I wanted to. Maybe a different system for crowd control. read more
Got there right at opening on a cloudy and rainy morning. Despite staff warming about zero visibility, the view,was incredible from the top with nothing impeding my view. The clouds even broke free. The glass bottom area was also very cool. Lots of construction going on, but wasn't really in the way of any views. Big gift shop. read more
1 year ago
"And I'm crazy for love, but I'm not coming on I'm just paying my rent In the Tower of Song" (Willie Nelson) Until 2009, The CN Tower was the tallest freestanding structure in the world. When it was completed in 1975, they needed a Sikorsky helicopter to lift the antenna into place and reach its total height of 1,815 feet. We took the tour and zoomed up in an elevator to the main observation deck. It's a circular space with glass windows around the perimeter so you get an incredible 360 view of Toronto. For $10 more, you can get a Skypod ticket go up even 300 feet higher to an upper level. As you enter the building , they'll take your photo in front of a green screen, but they wanted a ridiculous $40 for it. A few days ago, we had our pictures taken with the Stanley Cup at the Hockey Hall of Fame and paid half that amount. So unless you're a big spender, there's no real need to drop that much Cha-ching at the CN Tower, because once you're up in the air you should be able to find a spot to take a selfie or two with the cityscape as your background. Oh, and what succeeded the CN Tower Tower in 2009 to become the world's tallest structure? That would be Dubai's Burj Khalifa at 2,722 feet,which is more than half a mile into the sky. read more
2 years ago
Had a great experience! Food was super tasty. The views at sunset were breath taking! We did find a hair in our food but the waiter handled it well! read more
1 year ago
Amazing views and a must see when visiting Toronto. This is in my personal top 3 along with the aquarium and Casa Loma. Don't be in any rush when visiting the CN Tower. Allow plenty of time for lines, ticketing, security, and elevators up and down. The observation deck was packed and there was a craze of people but the views are a must see. It was crowded but it was in more of a fun organized chaos sort of way. Our admission was included with our 360 restaurant dinner which is a nice option if you want to treat yourself to dinner along with the views of the main observation level. At the end of the visit the elevators drop you off at the gift shop which has all kinds souvenirs. We passed on picking up any but it was fun to look around and I had to fight the urge to buy all kinds of things I did not need but it was really cool. A definite tourist "must see" when in the city. read more
If you're visiting Toronto and don't have a lot of time to see the city, there's an option to visit the CN Tower to get a full view of the city from up above. During a business trip, my team and I didn't have much time to tour the city, so we decided to visit the CN Tower. The CN Tower is a 553.3 m-high concrete communications and observation tower in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built on the former Railway Lands, it was completed in 1976. Its name "CN" referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower. Ticket prices are as follows: General ages 14-64: $43 Senior age 65+: $30 Youth ages 6-13: $30 Kids ages 3-5: $14 We came later in the afternoon and stayed to watch the sunset. The view was stunning! Definitely check it out! read more
1 year ago
Excellent food. OK service. I'm posting pics of the menu so you can see if it's to your budget. No restroom on the restaurant level. You have to climb about 18 steep steps to get there. Or wait for the over crowded elevator that comes through every 5 minutes or so. Be ware of this if you are mobility impaired. 4 stars for restroom access, service lacking in there tasking, and dried food on my knife when I got there. read more
The CN Tower was awesome! Next time we are in town we will do the tower again. We had such a good time visiting the very top, the main level and also the restaurant. The food is not the best but the views are amazing. If your in town I highly encourage you to visit the CN Tower. The $10 extra for the very top is well worth it. We parked right at the tower and it was only $20 read more
When thinking of Toronto the CN Tower is the main point of the city's skyline. So when in Toronto - of course getting to the top is a must. To be transparent: I hate heights. Terrified of them to be honest, so this would be a challenge. And given that of course an Edgewalk wasn't in the cards. There are three options: observation deck - standard ticket, skypod which is higher and a smaller space, and the edgewalk which people get strapped in and actually walk on the edge of the building. My main tip is to get here as early as possible. We arrived at 10am and it was pretty much just us and another group in the elevator. When we left it was starting to get really busy. For those who don't like heights- the elevator up is wild, though I just looked at my phone and straight down. It's a must-do. If you do the edgewalk you may need to see a psychologist. Recommended. read more
Yes, it's touristy. Yes the food is over priced for what it is. But it is a great way to beat the heat or the cold, and relax especially if you have kids. It was nice to get amazing 360 views across Toronto while having a beer and a nice meal to relax. Definitely recommend but know that you're going to be paying a premium for the meal. Also, I would highly suggest making a reservation, because when we checked in for our reservation, the line was crazy long. read more
CN tower is the Typical tourist attraction, but worth going if you have a discount. Visited on a weekend around sunset, the line was a bit long but moved very quickly. The views are beautiful, but other than that there's not much to see or do. Much of it was under construction, so I'm not sure if there are cool things to do on a regular basis. There are some cool restaurants and bars at the top, if you have time to grab a drink. read more
The CN Tower is a great spot to check out if you want to get a good view of Toronto. It is $2 more when you buy tickets at the door than online. Although I don't think this experience was $45 worth it and plus there's an additional $10 if you want to go up further. We got in right away and didn't have to wait for long lines since we came on a Tuesday afternoon. It takes 58 seconds to go up the top. The view was great despite having an overcast. There's also food once you're at the observation area but the prices are quite pricey as expected. I enjoyed it but I expected more cuz all we did was take pictures and did 3 laps around and that was it. Overall great view but not worth the price! read more
9 months ago
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