When Was the CN Tower Built?

Construction Began: Work on the CN Tower started on February 6, 1973.

Location: It is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and was built by Canadian National Railway.

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Built to improve signal transmission and serve as an observation tower.

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Completion Date: The CN Tower was completed on June 26, 1976.

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Opening Date: It officially opened to the public on October 1, 1976.

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Height: 553.3 m, once the world’s tallest free-standing structure.

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Construction Time: It took approximately 40 months to complete.

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Designed by WZMH Architects and built by Canada Cement Company.

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