Things to do in Canada, Canada: The Best Observation Decks & Towers

February 11, 2022 Almeta Stockton

World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Temagami Fire Tower

Caribou Mountain, Temagami, Ontario Canada http://www.temagami.ca/pagesmith/66
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Temagami Fire Tower

Reviewed By carolcC4661IE

While camping at Marten River provincial park, we took a drive to Temagami and climbed the fire tower in town. We'll worth the effort. A spectacular view of the area.

2. Mont Belanger

Chemin du Club, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin, Quebec G0M 2E0 Canada
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mont Belanger

3. CN Tower

290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9 Canada +1 416-868-6937 [email protected] http://www.cntower.ca/
Excellent
51%
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4.5 based on 25,013 reviews

CN Tower

At a height of 553.33 m (1,815 ft., 5 in), the CN Tower is Canada’s National Tower, an engineering Wonder, award-winning dining & entertainment destination, and Toronto’s “must-see” for over 4 decades. Rocket to the top in a thrilling 58 second ride aboard glass fronted elevators. Spectacular views overlooking up to 160km (100 miles) from 3 observation levels including, the LookOut Level with floor-to-ceiling panoramic Window Walls, the world famous Glass Floor including Outdoor SkyTerrace and SkyPod, the highest of them all. Experience the thrilling EdgeWalk, the World’s Highest Outdoor Walk on a Building. Enjoy award-winning Canadian cuisine and breathtaking revolving views at 360 Restaurant, the perfect place for entertaining or celebrating. Plus, visual displays and exhibits on the history of the CN Tower, KidZone play area and unique Canadian artisan and souvenir shopping in the Gift Shop. Don’t miss the architectural illumination of the Tower each night from dusk to dawn.

Reviewed By Rocker08

We were fortunate to get a table right by the window.. the revolving restaurant has great views of the city as you are slowly moving... the coolest is to watch the flights taking off and landing into Billy Bishop airport.

4. Vancouver Lookout

555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4N6 Canada +1 604-689-0421 [email protected] http://www.vancouverlookout.com/
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4.5 based on 2,335 reviews

Vancouver Lookout

Your Vancouver sightseeing experience starts at the Vancouver Lookout!!! Where else can you enjoy a 360-degree aerial view of Vancouver, "the most beautiful city in the world"? Your adventure starts with a 40-second glass elevator ride, whisking you 170metres (450ft) skyward to our panoramic observation deck. Enjoy views of cosmopolitan Vancouver, historic Gastown and bustling Coal Harbour. Past. Present. Future. Our multi-lingual team provide complimentary guided tours with fascinating facts about Vancouver's history, infrastructure, local community, current trends and future expansion. Our iconic Vancouver attraction tops the Harbour Centre complex, a recognizable landmark in the heart of downtown.

Reviewed By Sami473 - Kuwait, null

Vancouver look out is almost 550 ft high observation tower right in the heart of the Downtown. Ists location is fantastic as it is near coal harbour in the old Gas town. The humming sound of downtown you can feel while coming from Robson street to port side. The journey starts from the elevator and you go up to observe a 360 degree view of the city. More you can enjoy to go more up in the revolving restaurant and enjoy meal revolving and seeing the beautiful city.

5. Cabot Tower

Signal Hill Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 1B2 Canada +1 877-753-9262 http://www.wordplay.com/tourism/historic/signalhill.html
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4.5 based on 423 reviews

Cabot Tower

A tower built at the highest point of Signal Hill, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

Reviewed By jenniferb360 - Ottawa, Canada

We took the Hop On Hop Off bus tour, and our first stop was Signal Hill, where Cabot Tower is situated at its highest point. It was built as a monument to John Cabot’s 1497 voyage to North America and to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign. Climb the stairs for a great view of the city and harbour. There is a gift shop on the first floor, and the second floor has a section devoted to the first trans-Atlantic wireless transmission of the human voice received here by Guglielmo Marconi in 1920.

6. Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower

1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd Highway 35, Dorset, Lake of Bays, Ontario P0A 1E0 Canada +1 705-766-1032 http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/dorset-lookout-tower.php
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower

Reviewed By DorsetTower - Dorset, Canada

The Tower, Park and Trail are currently CLOSED for the 2020 season due to Covid-19. Because of this closure, the public water tap is currently not accessible. There will be no seasonal passes issued at this time. Additional public water taps within the Township of Algonquin Highlands can be found at: Stanhope Airport located at 1168 Stanhope Airport Rd., the Dorset Rec Center located at 1051 Main St., and the main Township Office located at 1123 North Shore Rd. All users are reminded that these are public facilities where extraordinary hygiene protocols are required. Violations of this closure are enforceable by the Ontario Provincial Police.

7. Peace Tower

Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2 Canada +1 866-599-4999 http://www.parl.gc.ca/Visitors/index-e.html
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4.5 based on 1,291 reviews

Peace Tower

Reviewed By 9mmglock - Moon Township, United States

Very interesting tower from the outside...if yo go into the building there is a small elevator that takes you to the top of the inside of the tower...entrance is near the gift shop...whole complex with offices a comfortable 2-3 hour tour

8. The Rooms

9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 3Y9 Canada +1 709-757-8000 [email protected] http://www.therooms.ca/
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4.5 based on 1,822 reviews

The Rooms

The Rooms is a place for all of us: for those who live here and those who want to experience it fully. Part sanctuary, part showcase, part classroom and part playground, it’s both a destination and a journey. This is a gathering place, a creative space and a cultural centre as distinct and unique as Newfoundland and Labrador. It is our place to come together, to create meaningful and memorable experiences. It is our place to share the best of who we are.

Reviewed By Nunya-from-NS - Wick, United Kingdom

A magnificent collection of collections on a stunning site. Well signed, easily accessible, big range of exhibits. We saw WW1 exhibit, rughooking exhibit, Group of Seven exhibit, natural history exhibit, cultures of NL exhibit (very sensitively handled, bravo, and a wonderful display of local expressions!) ... and somehow we missed the David Blackwood exhibition (I'm very disappointed about this, but can't figure out how it happened). Bravo, this place is sensational!

9. 1000 Islands Tower

716 Highway 137 Hill Island, Lansdowne, Ontario K0E 1L0 Canada +1 613-659-2335 [email protected] http://www.1000islandstower.com
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4.5 based on 208 reviews

1000 Islands Tower

The 1000 Islands Tower (formerly known as 1000 Islands Skydeck) is a unique tourist attraction located between the spans of the 1000 Islands International Bridge on Hill Island. Running continuously, the elevator takes only 40 seconds to reach the first of three observation decks and provide visitors with a spectacular photographic opportunity as they enjoy the panoramic view of the 1000 Islands and St Lawrence River stretched out 400' below. The first deck is glass enclosed and wheelchair accessible. Visitors can browse our Gift shop, exchange Currency and enjoy a Cup of Coffee in our Skydeck Cafe.

Reviewed By Maridale2013 - Cape Vincent, United States

Interesting place it’s been here for years and was and always a treat to stop and get some good views of the thousand Islands area. Elevator ride to the top was pleasant and very fast. I remember this place is a kid I enjoyed it done and I enjoy it now some 50 years later. John on the observation deck very helpful and knowledgeable one different areas to look at and history of different things in the area. He mentioned some other places that we should check out while we are in the area and we are grateful for his suggestions we had a great time at the first railway tunnel in Canada up in Brockville. definitely worth a stop and we look forward to another visit some other time.

10. Surprise Corner

Buffalo St, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
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4.5 based on 718 reviews

Surprise Corner

Reviewed By philplant55 - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

surprise corner follows on from the bow river falls and gives a fantastic view of the hotel opposite the view point you can then continue to the bow river trail.

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