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~ Sky Pod
One of the world's highest
obvervation platforms, at
1,465 ft (447 m), lhe Sky Pod
Foundations
The single-shaft structure's offers fantastic views in every
foundations were sunk direction. It is reached via
around 55 ft (17 m) and its own elevator.
required the removal of
more than 56,000 tons
of soil and shale.
A Outdoor Observation Level TALLEST SUPPORTED STRUCTURES
Open to the elements, this outdoor terrace
is secured with steel safety grills. Air There are dozens of television and/or
temperatures at this height can be up to radio broadcast masts that measure
50°F (1 0°() cooler than at ground level. more than 2,000 ft (600 m) and all are
in the US. Supported by guy wires, these
structures do not qualify for inclusion in
the Tallest Buildings in the World list. The
-< View of Toronto from the highest is a 2,063-ft (629-m) television
Lookout Level
At 1,136 ft (346m) above the city, this mast near Fargo, North Dakota. Poland's
level provides panoramas ofToronto, Warsaw Radio Mast was the tallest ever
Lake Ontario, and the surrounding area. guy-wire-supported mast, at 2, 120 ft
Visibilil¥ can stretch to just under (647 m), before it collapsed in 1991.
1 00 miles (160 km)

~ Revolving Restaurant
At a height of 1,148 ft (350m),
360 The Restaurant at the CN
Tower turns a full circle every
72 minutes and boasts the
world's highest wine cellar,
with more than 50 0 labels.

~ Lookout Level

~ Glass floor

A Toronto Islands
These small islands, separated by canals Interior Staircase
and waterways, can be seen from the lower This is the longest metal staircase
observation deck of the CN Tower. They are in the world, with 1,776 steps. It is
a popular day trip from the Harbourfront. opened to the public twice a year-
for fun dr aising stair eli mbs that
attract almost 20,000 climbers.
KEY DATES
1973 1976 1977 1995
Exterior Elevators
Work begins on the The CN Tower opens The first annual The CN Tower is
the CN Tower, which to the public and a stair climb is held declared a Wonder of High-speed and glass-fronted,
is to address the city's time capsule is ~aled for charity. the Modern World by the elevators shoot visitors up the
communication to mark the event. the American Society outside of the building to the upper
problems. of Cwil Engineers. levels. They reach the Lookout Level
in less than a minute.