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Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls 🇨🇦
The Skylon Tower, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is an observation tower that overlooks both the American Falls, New York, and the larger Horseshoe Falls, Ontario, from the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
Standing at 160 metres (520 ft) from street level and 236 metres (775 ft) from the bottom of the falls, the tower required approval from both Canadian and United States air transport authorities, due to its proximity to the international boundary. It was the second tower to be built using the slipform method, in which concrete is continuously poured into a form moving slowly up the tower. It was built by Pigott Construction of Hamilton, Ontario. The same methods were also used to build the Inco Superstack in Sudbury, and the CN Tower in Toronto.
The tower features three outside-mounted "Yellow Bug" elevators. At the time of their construction, they were the first such elevators in Canada. They were designed, engineered and maintained by a division of the Otis Elevator Company from Hamilton, Ontario and can carry passengers to the top of the tower in 52 seconds. Unlike conventional elevators that are guided by side rails, the Skylon elevators operate with a guide rail on the backside only. Special equipment is employed to prevent the cables from becoming tangled in the wind or impeded by snow and ice in the winter. A curtain wall on the outside of the tower behind each elevator protects the counterweight and travelling cables from the elements.
The tower has two restaurants at its top, the Revolving Dining Room[3] and the upper Summit Suite Buffet. The Revolving Dining Room seats 276 people and revolves once every hour by resting on a circular rail that is propelled by a 3 horsepower (2.2 kW) motor. An observation deck sits at the tower's summit. The base of the tower features a number of gift shops, fast food restaurants and a large amusement arcade. A floor for conventions is also available, but is seldom utilized.[4]
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the tower gives you a great view of both falls. there is an arcade section to have fun. next time i want to eat at the restaurant and enjoy the view.
The Skelon Tower in Canada is located around Niagara Falls. People call this place and Ferris wheel a great place to watch the waterfall, this place can sit here and eat, while enjoying the waterfall feels very elegant, if you take a book, I can sit here for a day
The viewing platform includes indoor and outdoor areas as well as a gift shop. The views of the city and the waterfall are spectacular. Be prepared for the wind, the tower is very windy. If you are only visiting the viewing platform, I recommend visiting for 30 minutes, and if you have to eat at the viewing platform, it is recommended to visit for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Skylon tower, revolving dining room above, had lunch. Beef burgers are the same. It feels better to eat Burger King burgers in the street than Burger King burgers in this panoramic restaurant overlooking the waterfall. Watching the rising water mist outside the window, it is meaningless to have a fairyland of delicacies in front of you in the midday sun.
The Ferris wheel is near the hotel booked. Regarding the Courtyard Hotel in Nyalaja Falls, I remember that at the time (late July 2018), I booked a big bed room through Ctrip. I can see the city view from the room, but I can't see the view of the Great Falls directly. Hotel location is good, five or six minutes walk to see the Sky Wheel, lively. Walking all the way, while walking, feeling similar to the Las Vegas-like Western lively, take the opportunity to enjoy Western culture a little; Walk again, walk with the crowd, you can reach the attraction of watching the Great Falls. From the Canadian side, you can mainly watch the "American Falls" opposite, and you can see the "Horseshoe Falls" from a distance. The waterfall fireworks show at night is very beautiful. I didn't book a hotel breakfast. There are many restaurants around the hotel, and breakfast can also be found outside. Suitable for one person or company, also suitable for children or the elderly. However, no extra bed is allowed in the standard room. The specific policy can be found on the hotel policy page when booking with Trip.com. There is a parking lot, but if you only travel around the waterfall attractions, you don't need a car. In theory, the big waterfall is usually not directly seen from the hotel's room, because there are other hotels in front of the hotel that are closer to the big waterfall, so it is blocked and cannot directly watch the waterfall view. However, most travelers usually do not book hotels and rooms with direct view of the Great Falls, given the price/performance ratio.
Having watched the 1953 film "Niagara Falls" starring Marilyn Monroe, Monroe was attracted by the magnificence of Niagara Falls as she reached the peak of her sexy charm. Let me have a different feeling about Niagara Falls and feel that seeing it is closer to my favorite movie stars. Fortunately, I've been to Niagara Falls, and Marilyn Monroe's photography of the Bow River Falls gives humanity and vitality to them. Niagara Falls, located at the junction of New York and Ontario, Canada, is one of the most famous landscapes on the American continent and one of the three largest waterfalls in the world. The source of the waterfall is the Niagara River. The main waterfall is located in Canada. It is the best place to watch the waterfall. This time we are in Canada to enjoy the beautiful scenery, a good viewing angle. The Great Waterfall consists of three parts: Horseshoe Waterfall, American Waterfall and Bride Veil Waterfall. The American Waterfall is like a white veil, suspended between blue sky and white clouds, green mountains and clear waters, flying down. Experience the magnificent momentum of the Great Waterfall, which is called the Horseshoe Waterfall because of its horseshoe shape. Waterfalls on the edge of the cliff, under the cliff, or in the water by Cruise boat, from different perspectives to experience, in addition to these, we also went to the hotel dining at the same time can be seen from afar in all directions. It is strongly recommended that ____________