Viewpoint · Toronto
CN Tower: free entry days, tickets & hours
Toronto's 553 m landmark: glass floor and outdoor terrace at 342 m, Main Observation Level at 346 m and The Top at 447 m.
Independent guide, not the official CN Tower website. Official links are under Sources.
CN Tower is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children aged 2 and under.
- Otherwise: timed General Admission, adult (14-64) — $47.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
CN Tower
Free for children aged 2 and under.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Buy only from the CN Tower or an authorised seller; the tower warns that other tickets may not be valid.
- Showing a PRESTO card or a CAA/AAA card at the on-site desk gives 10-15% off a general admission ticket (until 31 Dec 2026).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children aged 2 and under | children under 3 | — | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: CN Tower
Guided tourToronto: Premium Night Driving Tour with CN Tower Entry★★★★★ 4.7 · 646 reviews3 hoursfrom $139
Guided tourToronto: Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry★★★★★ 4.6 · 189 reviews1.5 hoursfrom $99
Timed-entry ticketToronto: CN Tower Ticket to Main & Lower Observation Levels★★★★★ 4.8 · 59 reviews1.5 hoursfrom $53.11
Guided tourToronto: CN Tower EdgeWalk Adventure Experience★★★★★ 5.0 · 22 reviews1.5 hoursfrom $224.87
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
CN Tower ticket prices
| Timed General Admission, adult (14-64) — Plus tax. Senior and youth (6-13) $34, child (3-5) $18. Tickets sold up to 30 days ahead. | $47 |
| Add The Top (447 m) to a general admission ticket | $12 |
| EdgeWalk, the hands-free walk around the outside of the tower — Starting price. | $199 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–23:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–23:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–23:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–23:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–23:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–23:00 |
Observation levels daily 10am-11pm, last entry 9pm. On 3 and 6 Nov 2026 the Main Observation Level has adjusted hours.
290 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
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FAQ
CN Tower: common questions
Is CN Tower free?
CN Tower has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children aged 2 and under. Otherwise the official ticket costs $47.
Who gets free entry to CN Tower?
Children under 3.
How much is a ticket to CN Tower?
Timed General Admission, adult (14-64) costs $47 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- cntower.ca/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-hours/tickets · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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