CN Tower
A five-foot-wide ledge and an overhead rail-and-harness system allow you to feel the height of 1,168 feet at the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk experience. The world’s highest full-circle, hands-free walk allows visitors to push themselves to their personal limits by leaning forward or back over Toronto with no barriers below.
The city may be peaceful from the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere, but all you will likely feel is pure adrenaline.
Those not desiring such an intense experience can also opt for one of the CN Tower’s many other attractions, such as the building’s SkyPod, which sits 33 stories above the main observation level.
“The CN Tower is definitely one of the most iconic landmarks in the city,” said Vanessa Somarriba, the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association’s media relations manager for the United States. “It’s probably the best place to see views of the city.”
The 1,465-foot-high SkyPod allows more relaxed 360-degree views of Toronto, Lake Ontario and the surrounding region. Your group can also sit back and watch the city’s activity from above at one of the CN Tower’s three restaurants.
The award-winning 360 Restaurant revolves atop the CN Tower for ever-changing views and regionally fresh cuisine. The restaurant’s wine come from the on-site wine cellar, which is the highest in the world.
For those wanting an experience somewhere between being strapped into a jumpsuit above the city and calmly looking out the window, the CN Tower also offers the Glass Floor. The two-and-a-half-inch glass floor allows those to walk directly above a 1,122-foot drop.
The Glass Floor can withstand the weight of 35 moose, so participants can walk, crawl or even jump on the floor without worrying about breaking glass.
Royal Ontario Museum
The unusual sight of giant crystals will understandably grab the attention of most visitors to Toronto. The crystal-shaped architectural elements of the Royal Ontario Museum’s 2007 Michael Lee-Chin Crystal Building brilliantly draw attention to one of the largest museums in North America.
“Around 2006, there was a cultural renaissance in Toronto. The Royal Ontario Museum’s new building was part of that,” said Somarriba. “So now there are two sides to the museum: the old and the new.”
The museum’s original 1933 building also boasts many admirers with its Art Deco, Byzantine-inspired rotunda.
Located in downtown, the museum originally opened in 1914 and has since expanded to attract more than 1 million visitors every year. The exhibits and galleries cover all manner of topics, including world cultures, natural history and art.
Groups have their pick of guided tours, such as ROM in an Hour, which focuses on the museum’s highlights: its Egyptian collection, its medieval armor and its diverse natural history specimens. The museum’s architectural tour provides insight into how the two museum buildings’ designs enhance the museum’s collections.
