CN Tower Tickets
Official CN Tower tickets cost CA$47 for adults (14–64), CA$34 for seniors and youth 6–13 and CA$18 for children 3–5, plus tax, for timed General Admission on cntower.ca. Adding The Top observation level costs CA$59 for adults, and the Tower is open from 10 am to 11 pm with last entry at 9 pm. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $71.48 on Viator (2 compared, checked October 17, 2026).
- Official seller
- cntower.ca
- Hours
- 10 am to 11 pm, last entry 9 pm
- Prices
- Canadian dollars, tax extra
- Plan
- About 2 hours
CN Tower tours compared
The 2 most-reviewed CN Tower tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult.
| Tour | From | Rating | EdgeWalk | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Premium Night Driving Tour with CN Tower | $100.37 | 4.7 (109 reviews) | not stated | See on Viator |
| Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower Observation Deck | $71.48 | 4.2 (9 reviews) | not stated | See on Viator |
Prices from Viator, checked October 17, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.
Getting there
Around CN Tower:
- Rees Street station (streetcar) · 420 m · about 7 min walk
- John Street station (streetcar) · 490 m · about 8 min walk
- Bremner Boulevard station (streetcar) · 520 m · about 9 min walk
- 4 bus stops within 500 m
- 89 public parking lots and garages within 1 km, at least 104 spaces
- Hotels nearby: Marriott City Centre (230 m), InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel (230 m), Southcore Financial Centre Delta Hotel (270 m)
- Closest airports: Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) 19.8 km · John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHM) 68.3 km · Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 94.4 km
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near CN Tower
The closest hotel to CN Tower is Marriott City Centre, 230 m away (about 4 min walk). 7 hotels are within 500 m. There are 146 places to eat within 500 m, mostly pizza, sandwich and Mexican. 6 bars and pubs are within the same distance.
Hotels
- Marriott City Centre · 230 m · about 4 min walk
- InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel · 230 m · about 4 min walk
- Southcore Financial Centre Delta Hotel (Delta Hotels) · 270 m · about 5 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel · 310 m · about 5 min walk
- Residence Inn Downtown Toronto · 370 m · about 6 min walk
- Radisson Blu Hotel Toronto – Harbour Front · 460 m · about 8 min walk
- Hotel Le Germain · 480 m · about 8 min walk
- Le Germain Hotel Toronto · 500 m · about 8 min walk
Places to eat
- 360 Restaurant · restaurant · 10 m · about 1 min walk
- Ripley's Café · café · 80 m · about 2 min walk
- le Grill · hot dog · 90 m · about 2 min walk
- Beavertails · fast food · 120 m · about 2 min walk
- Second Cup · coffee · 160 m · about 3 min walk
- The pint · restaurant · 170 m · about 3 min walk
- The Rec Room · restaurant · 170 m · about 3 min walk
- Don Juan's Food Truck · fast food · 200 m · about 4 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Char No. 5 Whisky Bar · 260 m · about 4 min walk
- Ritz Bar · 330 m · about 6 min walk
- Hoops Sports Bar & Grill · 340 m · about 6 min walk
- The Loose Moose Tap & Grill · 390 m · about 7 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Events near CN Tower in the next two weeks
- Anna Graves – America's Greatest Burnout Tour · Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 pm · from $7.77
- New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs · Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 pm · from $93.06
- Calgary Wild FC at AFC Toronto · Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 pm · from $19.07
- Orit · Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 pm · from $44.30
- San Jose Sharks at Toronto Maple Leafs · Mon, Oct 19, 7:30 pm · from $95.00
- Sophie Truax · Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 pm · from $25.83
Official ticket types and prices
Prices as published by the official seller. Prices are in Canadian dollars; tax is added at checkout. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.
| Ticket | Adult | Senior | Child | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timed General Admission | CA$47.00 | CA$34.00 | CA$18.00 | Main and Lower Observation Levels (incl. Glass Floor level), Outdoor Terrace and Artmosphere at a timed entry; stay the rest of the day |
| The Top + Timed General Admission | CA$59.00 | CA$46.00 | CA$30.00 | General Admission plus same-day access to The Top (33 storeys above the Main Observation Level) |
| Flex | CA$62.00 | CA$49.00 | CA$33.00 | Choose your date and arrival time flexibly; The Top add-on +$12 at purchase |
| Premier | CA$99.00 | CA$76.00 | CA$76.00 | Front-of-the-line check-in and elevator, priority access to all observation levels incl. The Top, 15% off at The Shop |
| VIP Tour | CA$199.00 | CA$176.00 | CA$176.00 | 90-minute guided tour, priority check-in, all observation levels incl. The Top, 15% off at The Shop |
| Sea the Sky (CN Tower + Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada) | CA$79.00 | CA$54.25 | CA$26.75 | CN Tower General Admission + Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada |
| Toronto CityPASS | CA$134.96 | see official site | see official site | Admission to 5 Toronto attractions incl. CN Tower within 9 days |
| EdgeWalk | from 199 | see official site | see official site | Hands-free walk around the outside ledge of the main pod; about 90 minutes total, ~30 minutes on the walk |
When tickets sell out
Tickets are timed; the Tower recommends buying online to make sure your chosen date and time is available. Busiest months are summer; weekends and holidays are busy. Open year-round.
Discounts and free entry
Children 2 and under free. Access 2 Card: one free general admission for a support person; CNIB cardholders get one free general admission; The Top free for CNIB cardholders, Access 2 support persons and wheelchair users. CAA/AAA: 10% off up to four Timed General Admission tickets (until Dec 31, 2026). Students with HI, ISIC, IYTC or ISE card: 10% off an adult Timed General Admission (until Dec 31, 2026). UP Express same-day Long Layover ticket: 15% off Timed General Admission (until Dec 31, 2026); PRESTO card: 15% off (Jan 1-Jun 5 and Sep 8-Dec 31, 2026). Blue Jays same-day game ticket: 15% off weekday General Admission (Mon-Fri, not Jun 6-Sep 7, expires Nov 30, 2026). Most offers are redeemed onsite at the Guest Services desk (east side of the entrance plaza).
Opening hours
Observation Levels 10 a.m.-11 p.m., last entry 9 p.m. Note: the Tower closes early Oct 20, 2026, and Main Observation Level hours are adjusted Oct 20, 21, 27 and Nov 3, 6, 2026 (Lower Observation Level, 360 Restaurant and The Top unaffected).
How long to plan
The CN Tower recommends setting aside about two hours. EdgeWalk takes about 90 minutes in total.
Travel tips
- Take TTC subway, GO Transit or UP Express to Union Station, then walk west along Bremner Blvd. (a few minutes).
- The SkyWalk covered walkway connects Union Station toward the Tower.
- No CN Tower parking of its own; nearest paid lots are the Metro Toronto Convention Centre south lot and the Impark lot on Navy Wharf Court.
- Bremner Blvd. is the most convenient drop-off point, especially for guests with mobility needs.
- The Tower sits next to Rogers Centre and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.
Accessibility
All elevators, the Main Observation Level and the first level of The Top are accessible (The Top’s second level requires 12 stairs). Restricted-mobility entrance and wheelchair-width metal detector at security. Courtesy wheelchairs available first come, first served against government ID. Accessibility team: 416 868 6937.
Before you go
- General admission tickets are non-refundable; a ticket is valid only from its time slot until the end of that day and covers one trip up and back.
- Bags larger than 53 x 23 x 38 cm and luggage are not allowed; all bags are screened with metal detectors. The FAQ says there are no lockers on site (EdgeWalk lockers are for EdgeWalk participants).
- Clouds or rain can block the view; check the forecast (on a clear day you can see up to about 160 km / 100 miles from The Top).
- Partial closures of the Main Observation Level on Oct 20, 21, 27 and Nov 3, 6, 2026.
Best time to visit
Outside summer and away from weekends/holidays (the Tower says summer months are busiest and weekends/holidays are busy).
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Sources: cntower.ca. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.