Skylon Tower
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Why go
- 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.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 23:00Show all
What you see
- The Niagara River, parklands and city skyline.
- On clear days, views reach the shores of Lakes Ontario and Erie, up to 125 km away.
Know before you go
- You can visit the observation decks without a dining reservation.
- The Day & Night Pass permits a return visit on the same day.
Photo spots
- Summit observation decksFrame the Falls and Niagara River from above.At the tower’s summit
Interesting facts4
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The tower’s name was conceived as a space-age variation on “skyscraper.”
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38 days
Its concrete shaft was poured continuously in layers, day and night, over 38 days.
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10.2 metres
The shaft narrows from 22.1 to 10.2 metres in diameter beneath the dome.
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Three projecting, rib-like supports hold the tower.
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Shorts
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Dinner in the Sky at the Revolving Restaurant in the Skylon Tower. Ni…Destiny Adams TV
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Niagara Falls Planning: Is Dining at Skylon Tower Worth It?Chris+Melissa
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Skylon Tower Niagara FallsJabason Stanley
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Dinner at Skylon Tower | Niagara Falls View RestaurantBite Sized Adventures
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SKYLON TOWER NIAGARA FALLS REVOLVING RESTAURANT, CANADAKhalis’ Escapades
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Lunch at the Skylon Tower overlooking Niagara Falls, CanadaBrian Lunsford
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Have you visited the Skylon Tower?Daily Developments
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Impressive Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls, CanadaDrew's Adventures
History
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2008The observation pod roof was restored to its original bronze colour in August and September.
How to get there
- On footFind the tower at 5200 Robinson St., about 200 metres from the Niagara River shore by the falls.
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- Phone
- 18004104232
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Questions and answers
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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