The tower was built on the site of the former Lower Arch Bridge, which collapsed due to ice jams in 1938.
The structure reaches a height of 160 meters above the Niagara River gorge.
The revolving dining room floor is supported by a track of 32 stainless steel rollers.
The tower's foundation is reinforced to withstand high-velocity wind loads common in the Niagara gorge.
During construction, the concrete shaft was poured continuously over 26 days to ensure structural integrity.
The elevators travel at a speed of 1.2 meters per second.
The tower provides a line-of-sight distance of up to 130 kilometers on clear days, reaching as far as Toronto.
Skylon Tower is a 160-meter observation tower located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, offering 360-degree views of both the American and Horseshoe Falls. The structure features a revolving dining room that completes one full rotation every hour. Guests access the observation deck via exterior 'Yellow Bug' glass-enclosed elevators. It serves as a primary vantage point for the Niagara River and the surrounding Niagara Parks system. The tower was constructed using a slip-form concrete process in the early 1960s. It remains a prominent feature of the Niagara Falls skyline, situated on the Canadian side of the border. Visitors can view the falls from both indoor and outdoor observation levels. The facility includes a lower-level indoor amusement area and a shopping concourse.
The outdoor observation deck railing facing the Horseshoe Falls.
Visit during sunset to experience both the daylight views of the falls and the evening illumination.
Check the Niagara Parks website for the nightly fireworks schedule to time your visit for an aerial view of the display.
Use the outdoor observation deck for reflection-free photography.
Avoid visiting during heavy fog or low-cloud cover, as visibility from the top deck is severely restricted.
Smart-casual attire is recommended for the revolving dining room.
