Edge Walk

It’s all good until they tell you to put your toes or heels on the edge, but the tour does it right by breaking you in little by little as you make your way around the tower. At the end, you will truly feel fearless as you proclaim that you’re on top of the world! Ok, maybe that’s what I felt like saying. Our tour guide was great! Definitely a unique way to see the city. I’m sure it’s a very touristy thing to do, but heck, it was my first visit to Toronto!

I’ve lived in Toronto for almost all of my life, and never have I been more excited to try anything in the city. I came here with some friends and my boyfriend, who had been visiting from British Columbia, Arizona, and California, respectively. At a cost of $ 195.00 + 13% HST, you get to participate in the highest external building walk in the world. Included in your post-​experience package is a video DVD of your experience (taped as you walk), 2 professional photographs (1 individual picture, and 1 as a group), and last but not least, a certificate of your participant number that indicates that you have become part of the Guiness Book of World Records. After your walk, you can use those same tickets to get an express pass to go up the CN tower, see the glass floor and use the skypod (yes — you can bypass those ridiculously long lines that you see going INTO the CN tower).
Like many other reviews prior to mine have stated — yes, there are a TON of safety checks leading up to your walk that can be really exhaustive; but hey, better safe than sorry, right? Please note that they will also ask you to perform a breathalyzer test before suiting up — so don’t drink too much. My friends and I actually had a drink with lunch right before, not knowing we’d be asked to perform one. Thank god, no one took it upon themselves to drink themselves silly. Other safety tips… make sure you don’t wear any jewelry of any kind — you’re required to take them off. Also, if you walk with too much luggage, there are also lockers where you can lock your things away. You do not need your own locks — they are provided.
We were taken up by a guide named Jenny. She was extremely animated, and really fun to be around. She took us through different types of tricks before actually walking the perimeter of the tower. My only regret or form of criticism, was that the walk would have been a little more exciting if we were able to lean back off the edge AND walk at the same time, rather than only being taught to lean back. I understand that this is a little more dangerous, but would have been exciting for more thrill-​seeking individuals.
I highly encourage participants to spend the $ 20 – 25.00 to get the full USB of all photos from the experience. We actually got some great shots, and photo quality was great.

June 29, 2015
Edge Walk is one of the things you should try when you come to Toronto. I’ve lived in Toronto for over six years and I still considered the CN Tower’s Edge Walk as an item on my bucket list. You won’t regret it!
Walking around the edge of the CN Tower’s restaurant roof and hanging yourself 1,168ft above the ground or 116 building storeys! Any idea how I felt? My heart was beating very fast even before the journey began! I waited to do it for a long time, and finally my husband and I decided to do it on our wedding anniversary. Many people had the same idea! There was a couple in our group that came for their honey moon! So sweetie pie!
My both hands were cold and wet. Ya! I was very scared in the beginning. It took a while to get used to the height. Talking was very helpful. Our guide was nice and friendly. He eventually made me feel more comfortable and I didn’t want the walk to end. It was so much fun! I wish the walk could be extended up to an hour so we could have more time to enjoy ourselves hanging out on the Tower with the fascinating scenery of Toronto!
Their staff were knowledgeable and funny. It was a part that made this journey memorable. If you want to experience one great thing in your life time like CN Tower’s Edge Walk, GO for it! Very short moment can be remembered all of your life.
Keep in mind that you should check the weather ahead of time before you book the walk. Wear comfortable clothes and tight shoes. Make sure that your shoes are not gonna fall off and land on people on the ground: D. Keep your jewelry at home and tie your hair if you have long hair. Then you can start your journey without worrying about your stuff and safety. There are 6 people in a group, excluding the guide. Everyone get s attached to an overhead safety rail thru a trolley and harness system. It felt very annoying to me when I walked, especially the harness line behind my head! By the way, I realized that it was the only thing that can keep me from falling! haha.
A ticket for the walk is $ 195.00. It included 1 individual photo and 1 group photo, a DVD of the walk, and access to the LookOut Glass Floor, SkyPod and attractions. If you’d like to have all of the pictures that were taken, it’s an additional $ 25 for a USB. Then, you can enjoy the moment again and again!
PS. It was an exciting experience but not thrilling as zip lining over the Canyon or Rafting on the White Water River. If you’re a sky diver, I’m sure that is more stunning. Anyway, it was worth every penny and I would recommend it!

An amazing experience you’ll never forget. To be able to stand on the ledge of a Canadian landmark and once the tallest free standing structure in the world is simply amazing. Put your adult diapers on and go for it! Once in a lifetime experience! 100% safe!!! Tour guides are so polite and always make sure you are having fun and safe. On sunny days you can see all of the GTA and surroundings. It may be a bit pricey but it’s definitely worth it considering everything is included (skypod, glass floor… Etc)

What an amazing experience! We did this on impulse and definitely do not regret it all, regardless of the excessive cost. The wait time was not significant, and though we went on Memorial Day weekend it wasn’t as busy as you’d expect-​but then again that’s a US holiday, not Canadian, so that played in our favor. I’d suggest buying or booking tickets in advance, although we lucked out, if you’re keen on doing this, better safe than sorry! The entire process puts your nerves at ease, they are very thorough, professional, diligent at checking and rechecking and then doing it all over again prior to bringing you up 117+ stories and taking you outside. This was a great adrenaline rush, a superb view, a fantastic time and a very very unique experience. Would highly recommend it to anyone that loves an adventure and isnt scared of heights!

Yelling «Toronto I love you» on the edge walk for my bday with breathtaking view of Toronto under my toes. This is insane fun!

Edgewalk at CN Tower was AWESOME. I have always been afraid of heights but this year, set out to face my fear (s). Our club, the Skyhiclub at danceScape, arranges «Bucket List» adventures. We ended up doing the CONGA LIne Dance at the top of CN Tower, so much fun!

Definitely worth the money for an incredible view and once in a lifetime experience. I actually went alone as my husband is afraid of heights. Luckily I went up with a really nice couple and we had a lot of fun together. Personally I think it would be hard to get a group together to do this because of the expensive price tag, but if you can do it in a group it would be a great bonding experience. You get a free video and two printed photos afterwards, but it’s definitely worth it to pay the extra $ 20 for digital copies of all the photos that were taken during your experience.

This was a FABULOUS experience and I would highly recommend it! The total time was about 90 mins, which is spent getting dressed and harnessed for the event to ensure safety, with 30 minutes spent outside.
Our guide Josh was fantastic throughout the whole adventure! Not only did he explain the process to us in great detail, but he also acted like a Toronto tour guide in pointing out attractions in Toronto from high above. We were able to see across the lake to Niagara Falls, and on the other side to Mississauga. The weather and the view were absolutely amazing.
We were allowed to walk along the platform which is approximately the width of a sidewalk, walk along the very edge of the CN Tower, and lean over the edge forwards and backwards.
My only pet peeve is that after spending $ 200 on the event, which gets you the experience with a DVD of the event and 1 individual and 1 group photo, access to the SkyPod and Observation Deck and the CN Tower Ride, you have to pay an additional $ 25 for the complete set of photos on a USB. It would be nice to have include everything in one package. I understand that it’s a once in a lifetime type opportunity, but the cost could be decreased.
A great time overall and I’m glad I went!

This is one of the coolest things you can do. It’s well worth the $ 200 for the experience of a life time. I’ve read 2 negative reviews and I know everyone’s entitled to their opinion even if the opinion is ignorant and complete bs.
When you’re up there you can see for kilometers. I went for my 30 birthday and the weather was perfect. You can lean out forward and backwards, you can walk the edge and on the last part you can just hang out and relax.
The platform is about the size of the a sidewalk and you’re attached to 2 harnesses. From the ground floor to the too is very fast and leaves no time to back out.
For an added bonus when you’re done go jump on the glass floor and watch everyone clear off like it’s lava. ;)
Bottom line if you’ve got the guts go for it. Yeah it’s $ 200 but an awesome memory and a crazy feeling can’t have price put on them. (Unless you’re a cynical a$$hole)

AMAZING! Definitely do Edge Walk when/​if you’re in Toronto. The view is wonderful, the guide/​instructor was very nice and knowledgeable. Little pricey, $ 200.

The Edgewalk is something that I recommend everyone do! You cannot find this activity anywhere else in the world!!! Hanging over the CN Tower at 116 floors up is the most thrilling feeling!
The staff here was absolutely wonderful. The experience takes about 90 minutes, with 30 minutes preparing, and 30 minutes doing the hands-​free walk. I’m not sure what we did with the remaining time of the 90 minutes, but I know we spent some time waiting for our photos and DVDs to be made.
The experience costs $ 175. I was able to find a $ 10 discount code so we actually got it a little cheaper. With the experience, you get the hands-​free walk, a photo, a certificate, a DVD of the experience, and the memories! If you want a USB of the photos that were taken during the walk, that is an additional $ 22. The cost is expensive, but I thought the experience was priceless. I would not do it again though. Once is enough. =)
The staff made us feel very safe. They tested us multiple times for drugs and alcohol. The safety precautions was much more strict than the airport! They also checked our harnesses over and over and over and also made sure our shoes were tied tight enough (mine were not and she pulled them right off – oops!). They offer shoes if you forgot to pack some during your trip. They also offer extra coverage (a jacket) if you forgot to pack warm clothes. The weather for us was windy but not too cool.
I was very comfortable with the experience from start to finish. Of course, we had to sign a waiver agreeing not to sue the company if we died. Thankfully, no one has fallen off or died from this experience. That was comforting to know.
I highly recommend doing this. We booked our tickets the day before because we were not sure how the weather was. I suggest checking the weather at least a few days in advance. As the day we wanted to do this got closer, the tickets were getting sold out. Make sure to check the website periodically so you know when you need to pull the trigger to purchase your tickets. The tickets are all will-​call so there is no need to worry about having them mailed to you.
You will need to check into an area that is past the CN Tower store, so make sure you do not get into the regular general ticket purchase line. The instructions on where to pick up the tickets for this event was not very clear to us. The staff is helpful so you can ask anyone that works there where to go.
The Edgewalk ticket also allows you admission to the observatory, a movie experience, and a simulated ride experience. Unfortunately the movie has nothing to do with how the CN tower was created – it was about Boeing and airplanes. Your ticket is good for up to two days after you’ve done the experience so you dont have to feel rushed to use your ticket on the same day to visit all the other things your ticket gives access to.

You have to pay for a USB key with photos on it. After dropping $ 200.00 a person, that’s ridiculous. It’s cheap. It’s money grubbing. It’s insulting.
Everything else is fantastic.
If you have the means, I highly recommend the experience.

I was completely satisfied with my experience at the EdgeWalk. I came with my brother after wanting to try it since it opened. The day we came was a beautiful day, but there were lots of clouds. It turned out that when we were walking on the edge that it was all white underneath. It literally felt like we were walking on the clouds. I think that helped my nerves b/​c I couldn’t see the bottom. We saw our shadows in the clouds, a rainbow in the clouds and a plane come out from the clouds. The only thing that sucked was that we didn’t see the ground — but the staff don’t have control over that!
All of the staff were great and helpful. Our guide in particular was very enthusiastic. I felt completely safe the entire time.
At the end we received a certificate, 2 printed photos and a DVD. Because the weather wasn’t awesome they gave us all of the photos that were taken on the DVD as well. The only thing I wish they did was let us pick the 2 photos that were printed (especially if they weren’t going to give us the rest).
Some people say that it’s a lot of money, but considering what you’re doing and what you get, I don’t think it’s that bad. $ 200 for the 2 hrs, which includes 30 mins outside walking and doing activities, the photos and the DVD.
I would have thought that this would be a one time thing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I 100% would go back in different weather conditions, as it would make the experience completely different.

GREAT EXPERIENCE!
Thats me and my cousin on the default picture lol!
Im such an adventure seeker so while i was visiting toronto my cousin told me about this place and I was very excited! we bought the tickets online and there was no turning back now! We were watching some edgewalk videos on youtube and wow it looked crazy! As we arrived at the CN Tower we checked in and we had to do orientation, and they put you in bright red jump suits and snug you really tight on the harnest. There was only 4 people in our group that went up. The group that went before us had a film crew with them and my cousin freaked and said «that guy is in Degrassi!» hahah. I did not recognize the guy because i only watched the old school degrassi when drake was still in it. OK back to the subject, you go up an elevator and go into another room where they attach you to cables. You walk out and WOW the view is sick! The instructor has an ice breaker called «toes over Toronto» you literally let your toes go off the edge of the CN tower! After that you start the more thrilling stuff like leaning back on the edge and leaning forward. Its a crazy experience and i loved every second! It was the highlight of my trip!

This was very exciting. The staff was extremely safety conscience, let you know what was going to happen next, and were very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. I would recommend this to any adrenaline junkie!

I frequently travel to Toronto for work and I figured this was a unique enough experience to check out.
The other reviewers have covered the experience itself well enough, so this review is more about the overall value. For ~$ 200, I was a little annoyed that they only give you 2 printed out photos and a DVD.
Be honest, who are you going to force into watching you… walk… I mean, I don’t like being forced to watch babies take their first steps. Though now that I think about it, perhaps I’ll send this along to the next person that sends me one of those.
If you want a CD of digital pictures for Facebook updates (because lets face it, half the reason we do things is to show them off to others), it’s another $ 16.99. I think they could’ve at least given us the option of if we wanted the DVD or CD.
If you’re in Toronto, it’s a good way to see the city and better than just taking an expensive elevator ride up the tower. The pass gives you access to the rest of the tower as well. Let’s face it though, once you’ve walked around the outside, there’s no real reason to do anything else.

If you have the opportunity… do this!
My girlfriend and I did the edge walk on a recent trip to Toronto and the experience was well worth the price. After taxes it ended up being about $ 200 /​person.
There’s a separate area in the lobby of the tower where you meet in groups of 6, reservations are a must. They give you some basic safety and instructions for the walk while giving you your jump suit and shoes. They also breathalyze everyone before the walk… luckily I only had 3 beers at the Blue Jays game beforehand.
They do not allow you to wear any jewelry or carry anything at all in your pockets. Jewelery can be taped if it can’t be removed.
After taking a private elevator to the top we have our harnesses checked, for the 3^rd time, by another member of the staff. You are then hooked to a trolley which you will be attached to for the entire 30 minute walk.
Once outside the guide encourages you to lean forwards and backwards off the edge of the platform but they do not make anyone do something they’re not comfortable doing. We went on a gorgeous, clear day and could see all the way to Niagara and Rochester. The first few steps out can be quite an adrenaline rush, especially as you approach the edge for the first time. The guide will also point out different landmarks and sites around the city as you stop at all 4 sides of the tower
The guide was very friendly and informative, as were all the staff that I encountered at the Edge Walk.
After the walk they gave us our video and pictures, which are part of the package, along with a USB stick, $ 15 extra, with all the picture files.
So if you’re thinking about trying this, just go for it, and don’t chicken out! You won’t regret it. It’s one of the coolest things I’ve done in a long time and I’ll never forget it.

I first learned about the CN Tower’s new attraction, EDGE WALK, on Rick Mercer’s show last year and it immediately peaked my interest.
Myself & 3 friends had the opportunity of trying it back in October, and, we’re all happy we went through with it. From the moment we arrived to the moment we completed the walk, everything was organized very well and the EDGE WALK team were very friendly. We arrived about 30 minutes in advance of our walk, and received our «jump suits» and safety training. Once you’ve had your training, you take the elevator to the top of the CN TOWER (along with the EDGE WALK instructor). At the top, everyone is snapped into a harness, which is attached to a railing that goes along the entire outside platform of the Tower, and then lead outside onto the platform. I wasn’t that nervous leading up to the walk, HOWEVER, that all changed once the sliding door opened and I was standing outside, on the edge of the CN TOWER, overlooking Toronto!!!
(It’s unbelievable how quiet and calm it was up there; No sirens, no cars honking their horns, nothing! It was glorious!) While you’re up there, you walk around the edge, and, throughout the walk, the instructor will try to get you to try leaning over the edge– frontwards, AND backwards. It sounds terrifying, but, you have to try it at least once, or you’ll regret it!
All in all, it was a great experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is visiting Toronto, or lives in Toronto, seeking something different to try. If you’re an extreme sports enthusiast (IE. sky-​diving/​bungee jumping/​free-​falling off of high buildings, etc.) it may not give you the same rush, BUT, i still think you’ll enjoy it! If anyone ever says «The CN TOWER is boring.», tell them to try the EDGE WALK, their opinion will likely change!
Tips/​Advice —
1) It costs about $ 200/​per person. Sounds expensive, but, trust me, it’s a lot of fun and worth every penny! Plus you get a pic to remember the experience.
2) The whole process takes about 70 minutes (from the moment you arrive, check in, get your jumpsuit, etc.). The actual walk is about 20 – 25 minutes.
3) It can get very windy/​cool up on the top, so make sure dress properly (they provide you with gloves/​hats if you need it).
4) Keep in mind, only 6 people can go up at once.
5) Go in the late season, OR «non-​peak hours» to avoid crowds. It’s only been open for about a year, and I’m sure it will get busier as word spreads.

The EdgeWalk opened on Aug 1 of this year. Hands down a MUST-​DO (is that even a word?) Amazing view, and there is nothing quite like the thrill of adrenaline from looking down at the tiny tiny people below.
We started off in a glass room where they first gave us a breathalyzer and swabbed us for explosive residue, no joke. Then we put on the suits and harnesses and went up a special elevator to the platform. The guide strapped us in and then took us outside, pointed out some landmarks, and walked us through a series of exercises — walk to the edge, lean backwards, lean forwards.
You get a certificate at the end with 2 pics and a CD. Pics and vid are included in the tour, as are all the other attractions of the CN Tower (skypod, Himalamazon motion ride). Also, the tickets are valid for entry for 3 days.
Definitely worth it in my opinion. But be sure you’re set on doing it, as there are no refunds.