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Toronto
was named from the Huron
Indian word for ‘meeting place’. And for good reason – the
area was well used in this manner for centuries by people of the First
Nations, and later by French traders,
thanks to its naturally protected harbour.
The city is
situated at 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario.
It's one of the southernmost cities in Canada.
CN Tower
Defining the Toronto skyline, the
Canadian National Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon.
At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is Canada’s National
Tower, the World's Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub,
and the centre of tourism in Toronto. Each year, approximately 2 million
people visit the CN Tower to take in the breath-taking view and enjoy all
the attractions it has to offer. The CN Tower was built in 1976 by
Canadian National (CN) who wanted to demonstrate the strength of Canadian
industry by building a tower taller than any other in the world. While
visiting the CN Tower, guests not only enjoy the amazing view, but the
many great attractions available: the Glass Floor, Outdoor Observation
Deck, restaurant (the floor in the 360 Restaurant rotates once every 72
minutes allowing you a complete and unobstructed view of the city below)
and Sky Pod, the World's Highest Public Observation Deck is located at a
dizzying 447 m. |
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