CN Tower Observation Decks Explained

The CN Tower is not a single viewpoint — it’s a stack of them, each at a different height with a different view and a different ticket. Knowing what sits where helps you decide how high to go and what’s worth the upgrade. This guide walks the Tower from bottom to top, level by level. To visit with admission already bundled into a guided Toronto tour, start on our home page.

The Tower at a Glance

The CN Tower stands 553.3 m (1,815 ft) and was the world’s tallest free-standing structure from its 1976 opening until 2007, when Dubai’s Burj Khalifa overtook it. The public levels cluster in the main pod a little over a third of the way up, with one more deck far higher near the antenna. Here’s the full stack:

LookOut Level — The Main Event

The LookOut Level, at about 346 m, is where a standard ticket takes you. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the whole pod, so you get a 360-degree sweep of downtown Toronto, Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands, and the Rogers Centre roof directly below. On a clear day the view reportedly reaches up to roughly 160 km — far enough to make out the mist of Niagara Falls and the U.S. shoreline to the south. This is the level most visitors come for, and it’s plenty for a first trip.

The Glass Floor — Look Straight Down

Just below the LookOut, at about 342 m, is the Glass Floor and the Outdoor SkyTerrace. The original glass floor opened in 1994 as the world’s first, and standing on it — staring straight down the length of the Tower — is the photo everyone wants. The adjacent terrace lets you feel the wind at altitude. It’s included with general admission, so there’s no reason to skip it.

The SkyPod — As High As the Public Goes

The SkyPod, formerly the Space Deck, sits near the top at about 446.5 m — roughly 100 m above the main pod. It’s the highest deck open to the public and a separate add-on (around CA$12 on top of general admission, as of June 2026). On a clear day the extra height stretches the horizon further; on a hazy one, the gain over the LookOut is smaller. Worth it if visibility is good and you want the maximum vantage; skippable if the sky is grey.

The 360 Restaurant — A View You Can Dine In

At about 351 m, the 360 Restaurant revolves slowly, completing a full rotation roughly every 72 minutes — long enough to see the whole city across one meal. Diners with a reservation ride the elevator up as part of the experience, and access to the LookOut and Glass Floor is complimentary with a prix-fixe purchase, so a meal doubles as your admission. Expect a minimum food spend per person.

EdgeWalk — The Adrenaline Level

Above the restaurant, at about 356 m, the EdgeWalk circles the outside of the main pod’s roof — hands-free, tethered to an overhead rail. It runs seasonally and is booked and priced separately from any observation ticket; it’s not part of the guided tours on this page. If leaning out over the edge of a skyscraper is on your list, we cover it in detail in our EdgeWalk guide.

Which Levels Should You Buy?

For most visitors, general admission to the LookOut and Glass Floor is the sweet spot — it’s the iconic experience at a sensible price. Add the SkyPod only if the day is clear and you want the highest possible view. Choose the 360 Restaurant if you’d rather linger over the city than ride up and down, and save EdgeWalk for a separate, bucket-list booking. If you’re trying to time any of this for the best light, see our guide to the best time to visit the CN Tower.

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