When Tennis Canada
sought a venue that would put the world’s No. 1 tennis player Rafael Nadal “on top of the world” to conduct
the Rogers Cup 2010 Official Draw — a venue atop the CN Tower provided a unique and memorable location.
National icon, world’s tallest tower, an architectural and engineering wonder — this popular event
destination hosts more than 500 meetings and events each year from themed galas, receptions and parties for
20 to 2,000, and tops the list of venues for spectacular celebrations and holiday events.
“One of our most important selling features is the ability to combine spectacular unique settings not found
anywhere in the world with award-winning cuisine and ambiance,” says Jack Robinson, chief operating officer
for the CN Tower.
The CN Tower is a sought-after location for entertaining thanks in no small part to the quality of the
culinary experience. The tower recently earned its 14th consecutive DiRoNA award
(Distinguished Restaurants of North America) recognizing excellence in cuisine and service, as well as a Best
of Award of Excellence (since 1999) from Wine Spectator magazine, putting the food and wine at the tower in a
class with a select few.
The freshest seasonal ingredients are used to create a delicious variety of menus for served and themed
events — with something to please every palate. Guests are pleased to learn the signature Canadian
cuisine at 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower features the finest regional ingredients, supports local
producers and suppliers and, when the season is right, is supplemented by an extensive on-site organic herb
garden. 360 Restaurant holds the Guinness World Record for World’s Highest Wine Cellar and this unique
“cellar in the sky” enables the tower to complement any event experience with an incredible selection of more
than 500 international wines.
With award-winning fine-dining and ambiance, 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower hosts lunches or elegant
sunset soirées. With a sophisticated ambience, the restaurant can be booked exclusively for served functions
up to 400 or receptions up to 600.
From bottom to top, the CN Tower offers a variety of unique event settings. In addition to meeting space at
the base, the newly upgraded Maple Leaf Cinema is now one of the most technically advanced venues for public
and private screenings or presentations. This state-of-the-art theatre is fully equipped with leading-edge,
high-definition digital cinema technology projection and sound systems including the latest in
high-definition 3D. All meetings are supported by the CN Tower’s technical services team, which can
accommodate a multitude of special needs.
Groups can meet at the bottom then be whisked more than a thousand feet skyward to the top aboard
glass-fronted elevators for views overlooking the city like no other. Parties at the top, for 50 or up to
600, include cocktail receptions with awe-inspiring views stretching out to the horizon and beyond. The
ultimate event can include pre- and post-dinner parties in Horizons Restaurant. Horizons can accommodate 300
or 150 seated, is easily divided for privacy, and a built-in stage and sound system support a variety of
presentation and entertainment options.
Attention to every event detail is managed by a talented in-house sales and event planning team. This
experienced group can offer creative ideas and suggest inspired suppliers to help design events that impress
guests and leave them with lasting memories.
The CN Tower recently achieved BOMA BESt certification in recognition of the structure’s green initiatives in
the areas of energy, water, waste reduction, indoor environment and environmental management systems.
With all it has to offer, it’s easy to see how the CN Tower puts celebrations and special events on top of
the world. •
