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Skylon Tower is an observation tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, standing on a small hill at the western edge of Queen Victoria Park.

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Warum hin

Noch nicht übersetzt — in der Originalsprache.

  • Indoor and outdoor observation decks give views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Canadian Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River.
  • Reach the summit in 52 seconds aboard one of three glass-enclosed Yellow Bug elevators.
  • The Revolving Dining Room turns 360 degrees each hour, with views that can reach Toronto on clear days.
  • The main-level Daredevil Museum displays custom-built barrels used in attempts to go over the Falls.

Öffnungszeiten

Heute09:00 – 23:00Alle anzeigen
Montag09:00 – 23:00
Dienstag09:00 – 23:00
Mittwoch09:00 – 23:00
Donnerstag09:00 – 23:00
Freitag09:00 – 23:00
Samstag09:00 – 00:00
Sonntag09:00 – 23:00

Was man sieht

  • The Niagara River, parklands and city skyline.
  • On clear days, views reach the shores of Lakes Ontario and Erie, up to 125 km away.

Gut zu wissen vor dem Besuch

  • You can visit the observation decks without a dining reservation.
  • The Day & Night Pass permits a return visit on the same day.

Fotospots

  • Summit observation decksFrame the Falls and Niagara River from above.At the tower’s summit

Interessante Fakten4

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  1. The tower’s name was conceived as a space-age variation on “skyscraper.”

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  2. 38 days

    Its concrete shaft was poured continuously in layers, day and night, over 38 days.

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  3. 10.2 metres

    The shaft narrows from 22.1 to 10.2 metres in diameter beneath the dome.

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  4. Three projecting, rib-like supports hold the tower.

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Shorts

Geschichte

The private Niagara International Centre consortium financed the C$7-million project with funding from Hershey Company. Canadian Pacific Hotels was hired to operate the lounge and restaurants.

  1. 1964Construction began with foundation work in May. Concrete casting began on September 23, and the tower rose 3.65 metres a day. Its name was announced on October 28.
  2. 1965The tower opened on October 6, with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Ontario Premier John Robarts in attendance. Its Yellow Bug elevators were the first outside-mounted elevators of their kind in Canada.
  3. 2008The observation pod roof was restored to its original bronze colour in August and September.

Anreise

  • Zu FussFind the tower at 5200 Robinson St., about 200 metres from the Niagara River shore by the falls.

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5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls

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Fragen und Antworten

When does the Summit Suite Buffet at Skylon Tower operate?

It typically operates from May to October, about six months of the year.

Can you buy food or souvenirs at the base of Skylon Tower?

Yes. The base has fast-food restaurants and gift shops.

Are there arcade games at Skylon Tower?

Yes. The base has an arcade, with some Sega games still operating.

Is Skylon Tower connected to Fallsview Casino?

Yes. A bridge connects the tower complex with Fallsview Casino.

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