1. Canadian National Tower
The CN Tower
In Toronto, Ontario

2. CN Tower One of the World’s tallest freestanding structures (1815 ft.)
Built to:
solve telecommunications problems in 1970’s
Prove strength of Canadian industry
Major tourist destination
In the 1960’s construction was booming in Toronto. The new buildings caused serious communication problems. This new 1815 foot antenna solved these problems. Today people in the Toronto area have some of the clearest reception in North America. Took 40 months of around the clock construction.

3. ‘Olga’ Olga added 335 ft. broadcasting antenna 44 pieces See video
The last thing to be added to the Tower was the 225 foot steel broadcasting antenna, consisting of 44 pieces- the heaviest weighing 8 tons.
Olga is a Russian 10 ton Sikorsky helicopter. The first attempt was almost tragic. The work was complete in 1975.

4. Going Up 1815 Feet. Canada’s most recognized icon.
One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

5. Glass Floor and Look Out

6. Sky Pod
The World’s highest man-made observation level. On a clear day you can see 100 miles in all directions.

7. Foot by Foot Meter by Meter

8. Glass Floor Are you brave enough?
The glass is 2 ½ inches thick. You are looking 1,122 feet straight down. It can actually withstand the weight of 14 large hippos.

9. I was more nervous than I look!

10. 360 Restaurant
1000 feet off the ground. You can view the entire city from your seat. The restaurant revolves once every 72 hours.

11. View from CN Tower

12. View from CN Tower

13. Close Up and Personal

14. SkyDome- Open
The SkyDome is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. It was the first domed stadium built with a roof that opens and closes.

15. SkyDome Closed