1,815 Feet Above Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Views from the CN Tower with Blake Ferguson Photography
- Blake Ferguson
- Jul 10, 2014
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 28
Date Published: 07/10/2014
Date Edited: 06/03/2025
Strangely enough, moving around at this elevation did not overcome my fear of heights— those who know me know that I do not dare indulge in rollercoasters or movement-like rides at a height, which does not even compare to here.
As someone who has never been comfortable with heights, standing atop the CN Tower was not something I expected to feel at peace with. Inside joke— I probably brought myself too scarce from the in-game abuse thrown down on Rollercoaster Tycoon back in the day— where anyone who knows me personally can tell you I steer clear of rollercoasters and anything that moves at altitude.
Although the experience was surreal and rejuvenating— a revolutionary experience that shifts your perspectives when standing at the elevation of a mile-high, it was difficult not to be fascinated by the views of Toronto, Ontario— as when you are on the ground and in the streets, you do not yield the perspective at an overview and with thoughts pondering about the creation of man. On the ground, you immerse in the texture of the city—its rhythm and noise. But from up here, you see the grand design. It makes you think differently, not just about photography, but about the human impulse to build, to create and the human capabilities.
The elevator ride up was a blur—quite literally, as my hands clammed with sweat while tightly grasping my Sony A300 and Tripod— My eyes remained closed most of the way, trying to avoid the mental spiral of imagining just how far we were climbing. While managing a few peaks out, it became less frightening and more reassuring, but it was a new-level experience slowly ascending over the earth that we were first standing on. Slowly, the ascent became fascinating rather than frightening when rising above somewhere I thought I knew so well.
At the very top, there were view-accustom windows, but the area was not as spacious as you might think unless a level down where the restaurant, bar and dining took place— it was otherwise luxurious. Greeted with panoramic views that felt surreal when reaching the top, Toronto stretched endlessly in every direction—its streets, buildings, and waterfront reduced to lines and patterns like a living blueprint. It was a revolutionary moment for me as a photographer.
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The viewing platform was not as spacious as I had imagined, and with crowds filling the space, it took some patience to compose each frame. Still, I was determined to make the most of it. The experience was about capturing a skyline while documenting a personal breakthrough. Beneath the restaurant and bar a level below, the top of the CN Tower became a symbol of growth for me— creatively and personally. Revisiting this experience taught me something simple but important: the most dominant perspectives come when you step outside your comfort zone—and literally, above it.
Why the CN Tower Is More Than Just a View:
After spending time at the top, it is easy to see why the CN Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world — and not just from a photographer. Completed in 1976, the CN Tower broke the record as the tallest free-standing structure in the world for 32 years, rising 553.3 metres (1,815 feet) above the Toronto skyline. The CN Tower originated from the Canadian National Railway (hence the "CN"), built to demonstrate the strength of Canadian industry and serve as a communication and broadcasting hub. Over time, it became symbolic — a national treasure and a modern architectural wonder.
Awarded as one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers, not only for its scale and engineering brilliance but for its cultural and visual significance. The sleek silhouette structure has become inseparable from Toronto and its identity.
Fun Facts about the CN Tower:
Lightning strikes it around 75 times a year- built to transfuse safely.
The Glass Floor, added in 1994, was the first of its kind and remains one of the most thrilling features.
The EdgeWalk, added in 2011, allows brave visitors to walk outside the tower at 356 metres with a hands-free thrill.
Its SkyPod, one of the highest observation platforms in the world, offers views up to 160 km on a clear day — far enough to see Niagara Falls and even the edge of New York State.
Whether you visit for the thrill, the view, or the photographs, the CN Tower is more than a structure — it is a bold testament to human ambition, Canadian pride, and the way perspective can change everything.
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