The real total: cheapest ticket vs what most visitors pay
The cheapest way up is Timed General Admission at C$47 for an adult, before tax. Many visitors add The Top, the higher SkyPod, for C$12 more. And for the bucket-list crowd, EdgeWalk, the hands-free walk around the outside of the tower, starts at C$199.
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Ticket options: what each one gets you
General admission covers the main observation level, the glass floor and the outdoor SkyTerrace. The Top takes you up to the SkyPod, one of the highest observation decks in the world. You can add it on the main level for C$12, if places are left.
The crowd tax: why weekend afternoons cost more
Our crowd data shows the CN Tower moderate all day on Wednesday. Monday is busy only from about 2 to 5 pm. Most other days are busy from about noon or 1 pm until about 7-8 pm, with Saturday and Sunday busy from noon. Mornings until about noon and evenings after 8 pm are moderate every day.
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for CN Tower, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Which ticket is worth it?
- Most visitors: Timed General Admission, C$47.
- Clear day: add The Top for C$12.
- With kids: youth (6-13) pay C$34 and children 3-5 pay C$18.
- Aquarium too: Sea the Sky, C$79.
- Once in a lifetime: EdgeWalk, from C$199.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
- The glass floor, looking straight down.
- The view over Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands.
- The outdoor SkyTerrace.
- The SkyPod, on a clear day.
Getting there
The CN Tower is downtown, a short walk from Union Station along the SkyWalk. A regular TTC fare covers it.
Weather and visibility
Fog and low cloud can hide the view completely. Check the forecast before booking, and save The Top for a clear day.
What can go wrong
- The view is hidden by cloud: check the forecast.
- The Top is full when you try to add it: buy the combo if it's important.
- You forget tax: prices are before tax.
- Weekend afternoon lift queues: go before noon.
What one person really spends
Before tax. A youth or senior pays C$34 for general admission.
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FAQs
How much is the CN Tower?
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Timed General Admission costs C$47 for adults (14-64), C$34 for youth (6-13) and seniors (65+), and C$18 for children 3-5, before tax.
Is The Top at the CN Tower worth it?
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On a clear day, yes: it's C$12 more, added on the main level if places are left, or C$59 as a combo.
How much is EdgeWalk?
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From C$199.
Is there a CN Tower and aquarium combo?
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Yes, Sea the Sky costs C$79 for adults.
When is the CN Tower least crowded?
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In our data, Wednesday is moderate all day, and mornings until about noon are moderate every day. See our crowd forecast.
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Sources
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
