CN TowervsSpadina Museum
CN Tower and Spadina Museum are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, CN Tower is the choice of most writers compared to Spadina Museum. CN Tower is ranked #1 in Toronto with recommendations from 9 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
CN Tower
Fodor's
Concierge
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
301 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2T6, Canada
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Fodor's "The tallest freestanding tower in the Western Hemisphere, this landmark stretches 1,815 feet and 5 inches high and marks Toronto with its distinctive silhouette." Full review
Concierge "At 1,815 feet, the CN Tower offers a staggering panoramic view of the city."
Time Out "Though it has now been eclipsed as the world's tallest structure (by the Burj Dubai), the CN Tower held the title for an impressive 30 years." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The tallest freestanding structure in the world and a popular Toronto tourist attraction." Full review
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From its observation decks, views of the city and suburbs, the lake and shoreline are superb.
Atlas Obscura "One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase. " Full review
The Telegraph "Once the world’s tallest tower, the 1,815-ft landmark offers panoramic views over the city and Lake Ontario." Full review
Afar Magazine "Since it was built back in 1976, the CN Tower has topped the must-visit list of most Toronto tourists." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Toronto’s most iconic landmark is the 1,815-foot CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the world from 1976, when it was built, to 2007." Full review
Frommer's "The CN Tower may no longer be the world's tallest freestanding structure (thanks, Burj Dubai), but it's still an impressive attraction." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The CN Tower was once the tallest structure in the world...on a clear day, the views from the top stretch all the way to Niagara Falls. At night, it’s illuminated with colorful lights."
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Spadina Museum Time Out Michelin Guide Frommer's
285 Spadina Rd., Toronto, Ontario M5R 2V5, Canada
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Time Out "This 50-room mansion was built for financier James Austin in 1866, but his son added even more space in the 20th century, so it now has elements of both Victorian and Edwardian architecture." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Reflecting the grandeur of Victorian and Edwardian styles, the spacious drawing room... and the airy wicker-furnished palm room show the comforts the Austin family expected."
Frommer's "This circa-1866 mansion with spectacular seasonal gardens reopened in 2010 after an extensive, expensive renovation." Full review
