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8 Little-Known Facts About CN Tower, Toronto’s Iconic Building

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World is the CN Tower. Annual attendance at the storied Toronto landmark exceeds 1.5 million people who come to dine in the sky or take in the breathtaking views. Want to know more about Toronto’s most well-known landmark? These CN Tower-related facts are fascinating.

1. The CN Tower was constructed by more than 1,000 employees

In Toronto, there was a massive building boom in the 1960s that resulted in numerous new buildings dotting the city’s skyline. Nevertheless, because the transmission towers were not tall enough to broadcast over the new structures, these buildings seriously hindered their ability to function.

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cn-tower-history

To address the communication issues, the CN Tower was created. The CN Tower was an enormous undertaking that required 1,537 workers to work nonstop for 40 months, five days each week. A staggering CA $63 million was spent on the construction.

On June 26, 1976, it first opened to the public, providing service to 16 Canadian TV and FM stations. Toronto residents continue to get some of the best reception in North America today.

2. Much weight can be supported by it

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cn-tower

With its small stature and slender appearance, the CN Tower may not appear particularly durable, but it can support a tremendous amount of weight. The Glass Floor, which is 342 meters (1,22 feet) tall, is five times stronger than typical commercial floors and can support the weight of 35 moose or five hippos.

3. The CN Tower’s color changes frequently

The 1330 LED lights in the CN Tower’s sophisticated LED illumination system can be combined to create 16 different color schemes. The lights can be controlled and directed and are low-maintenance, cost-effective, and energy-efficient, which results in frequent color changes for the tower. When any major league teams make the playoffs, the CN Tower lights up in the team colors.

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cn-tower

It changes to red and pink for Mother’s Day, blue in support of healthcare and other critical workers, and red and pink for Valentine’s Day. The lighting schedule for the tower may be seen here. In addition to marking important global events and crises, the tower also changes color to honor a variety of Awareness Days.

4. If you truly want to get up the steps, you can

However, just twice a year. You can take on the CN Tower Climb challenge in the middle of spring and ascend 1,776 steps over 144 flights of stairs. All fees are donated to organizations that work to address environmental problems.

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CN-Tower-Climb

The World Wildlife Fund of Canada receives one donation, and the United Way of Greater Toronto receives the other. It’s remarkably well-liked as well, bringing in over $2.5 million annually from well over 20,000 players.

5. It has the highest wine cellar in the entire globe

The Wine Cellar in the Sky, which was built in 1997, now holds the Guinness World Record for “world’s highest wine cellar.” The basement, which is floating 351 meters (1151 feet) above Toronto, has a capacity of 9,000 bottles. The wine cellar is outfitted inside with redwood racks, double cherry doors, and substantial tasting tables, just like a traditional wine cellar would be.

Wine-Cellar
Wine-Cellar

With two and a half tonne, cutting edge cooling system in the ceiling, wine is stored at 13 degrees Celsius and 65 percent humidity. The cellar houses more than 500 different wines from all over the world, so it’s not just a publicity stunt. For its wine list, it even won the Best of Award of Excellence (two goblets) from Wine Spectator magazine a few years ago.

6. Lighting enjoys it

The CN Tower is struck by lightning between 75 and 80 times a year, according to meteorologists. Yet, it frequently goes beyond this; in August 2011, it was struck 52 times in under 84 minutes. Yet, a set of copper strips that run the length of the tower and provide easy electron passage ensure that the tower is adequately protected against a lightning strike.

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cn-tower

When lightning hits, the electrical discharge travels down the cables and is dispersed into the earth thanks to these strips, which are then fed onto enormous grounding rods buried deep beneath. The copper strips are so effective that you wouldn’t even notice being struck. Therefore it is safe to visit even when lightning strikes.

7. Insane views can be seen on a clear day

On a clear day, you may view up to 100 miles (160 km) out to Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, and all the way to New York State by going to the observation deck. The CN Tower’s Glass Floor, outdoor SkyTerrace, and an exhilarating trip up to the LookOut level with floor-to-ceiling window walls are all accessible with the CityPASS. Go 33 floors higher to the CN Tower SkyPod if you enjoy heights.

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cn-tower-view

Also available to daredevils is the Edgewalk. The novel and thrilling experience entails walking around the tower’s perimeter while holding onto the overhead safety rail on top of the 360 eateries.

8. Two daredevils people jumped off the tower

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cn-tower

French BASE jumpers Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet stunned onlookers in 2015 while competing in the Pan Am Games when they leaped from the top of the tower in front of a throng and camera teams. (They did have parachutes, yes.)

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