The CN Tower

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At 1,815 feet, 15 inches, the CN Tower is a prominent fixture of Toronto's skyline and the world's tallest tower.

Take a look at the map below to locate the city of Toronto, Canada.

The tower was originally designed as part of a communications system for Canada's TV and radio networks. The name CN was derived from the railway company that built the tower, Canadian National.

Today, the tower is a major tourist attraction, with more than two million visitors every year.

Construction of the tower began in 1968 and was completed in 1976 for sixty-three million dollars. It was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World in 1995.

The Seven Wonders of the Modern World is a list compiled by The American Society of Civil Engineers, identifying seven outstanding landmarks and monuments around the world.

As you watch the video below to learn some more interesting facts about the CN Tower, make notes of at least five fun facts!

• What new facts did you discover from the video presentation?

When you are ready, move to the Got It? section for a fun quiz to test your knowledge about the CN Tower.