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Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada's most recognizable and celebrated icon At a height of 55333m (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 In 1995, the CN Tower became a public company and ownership of the Tower was transferred to Canada Lands (CLC) Company, a federal Crown corporation responsible for real estate development

Although the CN Tower inspires a sense of pride and inspiration for Canadians and a sense of awe for tourists, its origins are firmly rooted in practicality The construction boom in Toronto in the 1960's transformed the skyline characterized by relatively low buildings into one dotted with skyscrapers These new buildings caused serious communication problems With its microwave receptors at 338 m (1,109 ft) and 55333m (1,815 ft, 5 inches) antenna, the CN Tower swiftly solved the communication problems with room to spare As a result people living in the Toronto area now enjoy some of the clearest reception in North America

The CN Tower is situated on Front Street which is located in the heart of the Entertainment District The CN Tower is easily accessible from Union Station as well as many major streets and highways For a broader sense of the CN Tower's location, it is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario