Extreme walk: EdgeWalk attraction in Toronto. Extreme walk: EdgeWalk attraction in Toronto At what altitude is the attraction held in Toronto?
The CN Tower was the tallest building in the world until 2007, and is now the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. TV tower located in largest city Canada, Toronto. The height of the tower is 553.33 meters.
The CN Tower is a symbol of the city, which is visited by 2 million people a year. The tower has many merits and is considered one of the safest structures in the world. For example, the tower can withstand an earthquake of up to magnitude 8.5, can withstand wind speeds of 420 km/h, and in clear weather from the tower you can see the area within a radius of 120 km from the tower. The tower has many advantages, including the fact that at an altitude of 351 meters there is a restaurant that can rotate and accommodate 416 people. And there is also a landmark that contributed to the growth and popularity of the CN Tower.
Let's remember the topic discussed earlier, which talked about a mountain path where travelers could tickle their nerves. The Canadians decided to do something similar to the Chinese extreme at the CN Tower. At an altitude of 356 meters there is an observation deck and at the same time an attraction - EdgeWalk.
The EdgeWalk observation deck was opened on August 1, 2011. With the opening of this site, the CN Tower became one of the most visited places in America. At an altitude of 356 meters, the platform goes around the tower. The cornice on which extreme sports enthusiasts walk is unfenced and has no means of protection other than rope insurance.
The EdgeWalk is only 1.5 meters wide. The attraction is translated as “walking along the edge.” This facility is the first of its kind in America. Only 6 people can be present on the ledge at a time. After the instructor's instructions, visitors are given complete freedom of action.
At EdgeWalk, visitors can run, jump, lean back over the ledge, etc. Walking time is about 30 minutes. Ticket price is CAD 175. The price includes a video and photo as a souvenir, as well as an unforgettable walk.
EdgeWalk participants also receive free access to the tower's movie theater, as well as access to the glass-floored observation deck. The glass in such a site can support 14 adult hippos.
EdgeWalk operates year-round and in all weather conditions. An exception when walking is prohibited may be a thunderstorm, lightning, strong wind or storm. Walking along the edge of the cornice, a panorama of the city opens up, views of Lake Ontario, and an unforgettable picture that will remain in the memory for a long time. for a long time.
One of Canada's top attractions, visited by about two million people annually, is the CN Tower, the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere. It is without a doubt the most recognizable symbol of the city of Toronto and one of the true architectural wonders of the world. 
The tower's height is 553.33 m, so from several observation decks of this incredible building you can see magnificent cityscapes, as well as Lake Ontario, in full view. There is also a revolving restaurant where you can taste delicious dishes, admiring the city from a height of 351 meters. But main feature The CN Tower television tower, for which hundreds of extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world come here, is an attraction called “EdgeWalk”, which opened on August 1, 2011, which can be translated as “Walk on the Edge”. 
Imagine a narrow, only 1.5 m wide, circular path without any barriers, located at a dizzying height of 356 m - such a walk can really tickle your nerves! In fact, this observation deck is a cornice surrounding the tower, and the only thing that keeps daredevils on it are safety ropes. 
According to the rules of the attraction, no more than six people can be on the site at the same time. When all the ropes are securely fastened and the instructor has given the necessary instructions, thrill-seekers have the platform completely at their disposal: they can walk along it, approach the edge and even lean back while hanging on the ropes. All this madness at a great height lasts no more than thirty minutes, and such pleasure costs 175 Canadian dollars. In addition to the thrill, for the money you will also get photos and videos as a souvenir. 
The attraction operates constantly, with the exception of severe storms and thunderstorms. Despite the terrible height, there are plenty of people who want to take a walk over the abyss, and local newlyweds even arrange wedding photo sessions here. 
Tomorrow, August 1, a new extreme attraction, EdgeWalk, will open in Toronto, Canada - a walk along the parapet around the CN Tower. At an altitude of 365 meters there are no barriers or handrails, and the only safety precaution is a safety belt with a cable. An adventure lasting approximately half an hour will cost $175.
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1. Fans of extreme sensations are in for a surprise: a new attraction has appeared - an open observation deck at the top of the CN Tower.
2. EdgeWalk is located on the 116th floor of the second tallest television tower in the world. At an altitude of 365 meters there are no barriers or handrails, and the only safety precaution is a safety belt with a cable.
3. Attraction visitors will stand on the open ledge of the CN Tower in an inclined position with their hands free.
4. Exit to the ledge will be done in groups of 6-8 people. Each visitor will wear special equipment with a rope. One end of it will be connected to the equipment, the other will be hooked to a metal railing above the head to hold the body.
5. According to the creators, this will be “the most extreme experience” in the entire 35-year history of the structure, which until recently was considered the tallest in the world.
6. The EdgeWalk attraction will be the world's highest full circle (360 degrees), where visitors can walk without holding anything with their hands.
7. Fans of extreme sports will see a magnificent panorama of Toronto at a great height. They will walk on a 1.5 meter wide platform in a circle for a distance of 150 meters at the top of the main observation deck.
8. The journey along the open platform of the CN Tower lasts 20-30 minutes, and the duration of the entire attraction is 1.5 hours.
9. There will be nothing but air around the brave travelers who decide to take on such an extreme adventure. For everyone who wants to capture their heroism, the attraction's guide will make a video as a souvenir.
10. Construction of EdgeWalk took a total of 10 months. Its opening coincides with the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the symbol of Canada.
11. The developers of the attraction promise visitors an indelible experience. In addition, they assure future visitors that the open viewing platform is designed with unprecedented safety requirements in mind.
CN TOWER in Toronto - in the recent past the tallest building in the world. Together with the antenna spire, the height is 553.5 meters (1815 feet). It took 40 months to build. The idea was for the tower to be able to receive and transmit signals without interference (Toronto's many skyscrapers create interference). This tower has become the landmark of Toronto.
Construction work on the CN Tower began in February 1973. A group of experts studied a variety of “competing” towers even before work began. The task was to new tower became not only the tallest, but also had the corresponding appearance, a place for a huge number of guests (CN Tower is visited by about 1.7 million people a year) and an observation tower.
It all started with the fact that with the construction of skyscrapers in Toronto in the 60s, the old television tower could no longer cope with transmitting signals. Therefore, it was decided to build such a tower so that for a long time there would be no need to remember about problems with signals. 
CN Tower is the result of many years of collective work, discussing countless proposals. The final version is fundamentally different from the original one (in the first project there were three towers connected by bridges). Impressive and elegant, Canada Tower proves that thoughtful engineering and careful design can result in a harmonious building.
Initially, the abbreviation CN stood for Canadian National (since the building belonged to the Canadian National Railway Company), however, in 1995 the tower was purchased by the Canada Lands Company (CLC). Residents of Toronto wished to keep the former name of the television tower, so now the abbreviation CN officially stands for Canada’s National. The tower is used for telecommunications needs.
On this grandiose building 40,522 cubic meters of concrete, 129 cubic meters of reinforced concrete and 5080 tons of steel were used. The total weight of the tower is approximately 132,080 tons. The construction involved 1,537 workers, who began by digging a pit 15 meters deep, raising 63,000 tons of soil to the surface. Construction of the tower cost $57 million.
Excavation work for the construction of a reinforced concrete structure with subsequent tensioning of reinforcement weighing 130,000 tons began on February 12, 1973, and on April 2, 1975, the construction of the tower was completed. 
As a result, the tallest unsupported structure in the world was born (36 m higher than the Ostankino TV tower) - a slender tower with a round Skypod capsule at an altitude of 351 meters. The capsule is equipped with viewing galleries inside and outside; in the best traditions of such structures, it houses night club and a restaurant (expensive, of course). There is also a permanent photo exhibition presenting the history of construction. 
For the hardcore daredevils, at an altitude of 447 meters, there is another viewing platform, the highest in the world: the Space Deck. The view from there impresses many tourists. Standing on this site, you notice that the tower is swaying slightly... Visitors are explained that this feature is inherent in all tall buildings in the world: it would be much more dangerous if the tower stood motionless. The designers were prepared to face such challenges, and all the characteristics of the CN Tower are extremely reliable and safe.
From bottom to top you can climb the stairs (numbering 1,760 steps) or one of four elevators. They are located inside the tower and rise at a speed of six meters per second. In an hour, 1,200 people can move in one direction. The ride to the Skypod capsule lasts 58 seconds and is reminiscent of an airplane taking off. Because the builders feared that speed, heights, and cramped conditions might cause people to panic under any particular set of circumstances, they turned to psychologists for advice. The result of the consultation was cabins whose shape and appearance create a feeling of safety. In strong winds, the speed of the cabins may decrease. Each elevator has one glass wall. It offers an amazing view, and this also helps those in the cabin overcome the unpleasant feeling of being enclosed in space.
Of course, it is impossible to climb to the top point, which is at an altitude of 553.33 meters (this is technically impossible - the tower is crowned by an almost hundred-meter spire), but tourists are allowed up to 446.5 meters (top floor). The main observation deck is located even lower, at an altitude of 380 meters. But it has one huge advantage - part of its floor is made of glass.
Not every visitor decides to step onto the transparent floor, although it can withstand a load of 109 kg per cm2. They say that you can safely put 14 adult hippos on it. Some tourists simply lie down on the glass - it’s not so scary, it’s easy to see and it’s easier to take pictures. Those who decide to come in enjoy the panorama of the city, having a fair amount of adrenaline in their blood.
However, the view of the surroundings can evoke no less feelings than a glass floor. In clear weather, the horizon line moves back 160 kilometers, the entire city is visible at a glance, Lake Ontario can be viewed from one shore to the other. Even the brightest can discern Niagara Falls.
On June 26, 2006, the tower celebrated its 30th anniversary; the solemnity was added by the fact that during this time not a single building in the world surpassed the CN Tower in height. A year later, the tower was given a luxurious “robe” - it was equipped with a lighting system. 1330 LEDs create a festive atmosphere every evening that spreads throughout the city. Most often, the tower's illumination is painted in two colors - red and white (the colors of the Canadian flag). But it can shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow, dazzling patterns can scatter throughout the giant structure, leaving unforgettable experience.
In addition to beauty and height, the building is characterized by a high degree of safety. According to the designers, it can withstand an earthquake of 8.5 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, we didn’t have to test this in practice (and we hope we won’t have to), but the tower copes with lightning easily - more than 70 Zeus arrows hit it in a year.
Two high-speed elevators help you get to the observation decks. One will take you upstairs in 58 seconds, and the second will drag you for 61 seconds. So there are no delays expected with the ascent - but to get to these superlifts, patience will come in handy. Sometimes there is a queue to the tower, in which you can easily spend an hour and a half. Therefore, don’t forget your camera - you may not want to stand in line a second time.
Facts about the CN Tower skyscraper
1.CN Tower is 13 meters higher than Ostankino Tower.
2. More than 78 lightning strikes the tower every year.
3. During the entire construction of the facility, one worker died.
4. The CN Tower can withstand winds of 420 km/h.
5. The elevators in the tower move at a speed of 22 km/h and reach observation deck and restaurant in 58 and 61 seconds, respectively.
6. Lightning constantly strikes the CN Tower.
7. CN Tower is almost twice as tall Eiffel Tower.
8. CN Tower - the tallest building on Earth (from 1975 to 2007).
9. The glass floor of the observation deck can support a weight of up to 109 kg per cm2 (that is, approximately 14 adult hippos).
10. CN Tower weighs over 130,000 tons. 40,524 m3 of concrete were used for construction. This amount would be enough to make a pedestrian path from Toronto to Kingston (250 km).
11. The tower is capable of withstanding earthquakes up to 8.5 on the Richter scale.
12. On June 26, 2006, the CN Tower celebrated its 30th year of setting a record in the category of the most tall building.
13. On July 21, 2007, the CN Tower lost its title of tallest building to the Dubai Tower.
14. At an altitude of 351 m there is a revolving restaurant with 416 seats.
15. On clear days, hills 120 km away from the tower are visible from here.
In general, when you are in Toronto, be sure to visit one of the main attractions of the city, namely the CN Tower!
After the base and tower were built (February 22, 1974), work began on installing the antenna, which consisted of 44 parts and weighed about 8 tons. For this case, a special helicopter “Olga” was ordered, used for all kinds of lifting of heavy equipment. And after some problems in installing the 102-meter antenna (they say the helicopter’s cable got caught on the tower and the helicopter had to hang over it for a long time and wait for release), it was finally hoisted to the top.
By the way, the installation took three and a half weeks. In general, the tower was officially opened on October 1, 1976. And less than six months later, the CN Tower in Toronto was declared the Tallest Free-Standing Structure in the World and was included in the Guinness Book of Records.
New attraction
At an altitude of 356 meters, above the main observation deck there is a circular path with a special safety structure, to which visitors are attached using a 1.5-meter cable. Visits to the attraction are made in groups of 6 people and last 30 minutes.
During this time, literally being on the edge of an abyss, you can slowly move around the tower, admire the views of the city and test your nerves to the limit. The ticket price is 175 Canadian dollars (about 180 US dollars) and in addition to the visit itself, it also includes a souvenir video, a certificate of achievement and a ticket to visit other attractions of the tower, including a glass floor.
On the second tallest television tower in the world - CN Tower An extreme attraction was organized in Toronto (Canada). At an altitude of 356 meters (116th floor of the building), a circular path with a special safety system is installed above the main observation deck, to which visitors are attached using a 1.5-meter cable. Visits to the attraction are made in groups of 6 people and last 30 minutes. The cost of this attraction is $175 per person.
The price of a ticket to EdgeWalk includes not only the walk, but also a certificate confirming your bravery, as well as a disk with photos and videos. The developers of the attraction promise visitors an indelible experience. In addition, they assure future visitors that the open viewing platform is designed with unprecedented safety requirements in mind. Throughout the entire attraction, literally being on the edge of an abyss, you can slowly move around the tower, admire the views of Toronto and test your nerves.
will be the tallest in the world with a full viewing circle (360 degrees), where visitors will be able to walk without holding anything with their hands. And also, according to the creators, this will be the most extreme experience in the entire 35-year history of the structure, which until recently was considered the tallest in the world.
Construction of EdgeWalk took a total of 10 months. Its opening coincides with the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the symbol of Canada.
