Why you should experience EdgeWalk at the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario.
EdgeWalk at the CN Tower is the ultimate thrill above Toronto, a gravity-defying adventure that takes you beyond the glass and into the open air, 116 stories above the city.
Perched on a 1.5-meter-wide ledge encircling the CN Tower's main pod, participants are tethered to an overhead safety rail and invited to lean out, hands-free, over the skyline. There's nothing between you and the horizon but the wind and your heartbeat. Below, the streets look like circuitry; above, the clouds drift at eye level. It's pure adrenaline, but also pure serenity, a moment when fear transforms into freedom. EdgeWalk is the first of its kind in North America and remains one of the world's highest full-circle, hands-free walkways, offering a view, and a feeling, you'll never forget.
What you didn't know about EdgeWalk at the CN Tower.
Opened in 2011, EdgeWalk was conceived as a celebration of courage and Canadian innovation, a way to turn Toronto's most iconic landmark into a playground for the brave.
The experience takes place 356 meters (1,168 feet) above the ground, along the tower's main pod, where temperatures, wind, and weather shift constantly. Each participant dons a custom-designed red jumpsuit and harness rig engineered to withstand more than 8,000 pounds of force. Guides, trained in both safety and psychology, help you push past instinctive fear, encouraging you to lean back, stretch your arms wide, and trust the design. The program holds Guinness World Records for the highest external walk on a building, and every step echoes the CN Tower's spirit: bold, balanced, and breathtaking. Even the smallest details, like the tether's precision-engineering by Petzl, or the panoramic cameras capturing every lean, embody Canada's blend of adventure and artistry.
How to fold EdgeWalk at the CN Tower into your trip.
Reserve your EdgeWalk well in advance, especially during summer and fall when the skies are clearest.
Plan it as the grand finale of your CN Tower visit, after exploring the Main Observation Level and SkyPod, the open air feels even more surreal. Each session lasts about 1.5 hours, including training, gear-up, and the 30-minute walk itself. Go in the morning for cooler winds and sharper visibility, or at sunset for a golden, cinematic skyline. Photos and videos are included, so you can relive (and prove) the experience later. When you step back inside, take a quiet moment by the Glass Floor, your heart will still be racing, but the city will look different now. EdgeWalk at the CN Tower isn't just an attraction; it's a declaration, that fear can be met with faith, and that life, like Toronto itself, looks best when you lean all the way in.
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