Skylon Tower

　　    Skylon Tower is situated in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and is an observation tower that provides visitors with stunning panoramic views of Niagara Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. Construction began in 1964, and the tower officially opened to the public in 1965 at a cost of 7 million Canadian dollars.

　　    Standing 236 meters tall, Skylon Tower is the world’s second tower constructed using slip-form technology. This means that the circular section of the tower we see today was actually lifted up from the base like pulling a donut up over the central column once the core was completed. The tower has four glass elevators that go straight to the top. At the summit, there is a revolving restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere, offering sweeping views of the entire Niagara Falls. The tower is also famous for its four exterior elevators, which were unprecedented in Canadian history, taking visitors to the top in just 52 seconds. Unlike other elevators, these feature handrails on both sides. At the top of the observation tower, there are two restaurants, and at the highest point, there is an observation deck where visitors can fully enjoy the scenery. Skylon Tower offers the highest vantage point to view Niagara Falls. Guests can dine in the revolving restaurant while overlooking the majestic falls from above, taking in the full beauty of the cascading water.

　　    The world-renowned Skylon Tower has appeared in several films. Its iconic presence can be seen in "Superman II," and it also makes a cameo in the 1979 film "Search and Destroy."

　　    Skylon Tower Reason to Visit: Canada’s most famous observation tower Continent: North America 【North America】 Country/Region: Canada [Canada] Province/State: Ontario [Ontario] City: Niagara Falls [Niagara Falls]