Feds invest $21M in CN Tower upgrades
As part of its efforts to bring back tourism in Toronto, the federal government has announced an investment of $21 million for upgrades to the CN Tower.
The funding was announced by Public Services and Procurement and Minister Anita Anand on July 23, and the money will be provided to Canada Lands Company, the Crown corporation that owns and operates the CN Tower.
Canada Lands’ investment will modernize the CN Tower’s Outdoor Terrace Level, maximizing year-round indoor viewing capacity, extending indoor observation, and providing a new and uninterrupted glass floor. As well, the newly renovated space will feature state-of-the-art interactive video walls to create opportunities for enhanced engagement and guest experience.
One of the primary goals of the redesigned space, slated to open next summer, is improved accessibility. This second phase of the CN Tower’s renovation plan builds upon the $16-million main observation level renovation in 2018. The main observation level now features floor-to-ceiling glass window walls, which improve accessibility and provide near seamless and unobstructed panoramic views of Toronto.
“Welcoming back visitors and residents to the CN Tower is a true sign of the reopening of our city,” said Toronto Mayor John Tory. “I know residents and visitors have been keen to experience the CN Tower and all it has to offer since its closure during the pandemic. I want to thank Canada Lands for investing in the Tower and for helping us make sure Toronto and its tourism industry comes back stronger than ever.”
Featured image: Artist’s conception of the renovated Outdoor Terrace Level at the CN Tower. (Canada Lands Company)