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Recent Awards and Accolades

The following a list of recent Awards and Accolades presented to the CN Tower and 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower. For a list of awards prior to 2000, please visit the CN Tower website at cntower.ca

2015 Awards CN Tower

Travelers’ Choice Award TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence (signifying that the CN Tower has consistently earned outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travelers)

TripAdvisor

Best GTA Tourist Attraction City Parent

Best Ontario Attraction Toronto Sun Reader’s Choice Awards

EdgeWalk

Certificate of Excellence (signifying that the EdgeWalk has consistently earned outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travelers)

TripAdvisor

Dining – 360 Restaurant

Certificate of Excellence (signifying that 360 Restaurant has consistently earned outstanding feedback from TripAdvisor travelers)

TripAdvisor

Diners Choice Award OpenTable - Our Diners' Choice Award lists are designed to celebrate top-rated restaurants

Best Restaurant Best Bar None

Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) Wine Spectator Magazine

Readers’ Choice Award – Best Restaurant with a View

Toronto Sun

Best Ambience WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll



Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Experiences Collection – CN Tower

The CN Tower is proud to be part of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experience Collection, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences found in Canada.


TripAdvisor

Best Ontario Attraction - CN Tower Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

#9 - Top 100 Landmarks Google Earth

Best Tourist Attraction City Parent Readers

Interactive Marketing Award Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Marketing Awards of Excellence

“People Love Us” program for positive reviews/being a local favourite for the following: -CN Tower – average 4 out of 5 stars

Yelp.ca

EdgeWalk

Big Thrills: 50 Ways to be a Daredevil #7 – EdgeWalk

CNN Travel

5 Adventures that are on the Edge – EdgeWalk Chicago Tribune


TripAdvisor

Dining

Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant

Wine Spectator Magazine

DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)


(recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant

Best Restaurant with a View – 360 Restaurant Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

Best Canadian/American – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards

Best Restaurant – 360 Restaurant Best Bar None


TripAdvisor


Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experience Collection – CN Tower


Top Landmarks in Canada TripAdvisor, Traveler’s Choice Awards

10 Attractions to Visit in Toronto Toronto4kids.com

“People Love Us” program for positive reviews/being a local favourite for the following: -CN Tower – average 4 out of 5 stars -EdgeWalk – average 4.5 out of 5 stars -Horizons Restaurant – average 4 out of 5 stars

Yelp.ca

Bucket List for Kids – “Every kid should visit the CN Tower before they turn 18.”

Toronto4kids.com


Canada’s Top Attraction – CN Tower Festival & Events Canada

Innovator of the Year - Finalist Recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Deloitte)

Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)

Gold - Best Ontario Attraction - CN Tower Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

#1 Attraction in Canada – CN Tower Travel Agents’ Choice Awards


Top 5 Places to be Kissed – CN Tower Metro (Toronto Daily)

EdgeWalk


Yelp.ca

Award Finalist: Best in Digital Technology – EdgeWalk Virtual Reality App (CN Tower and BT/A)

Media Innovation Awards

Dining



DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant

DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)


Yelp.ca

Hospitality – James Muir, 360 Restaurant Sommelier VQA Promoter’s Award

Best Restaurant – 360 Restaurant Best Bar None

Diner’s Choice – 360 Restaurant OpenTable.com

Gold – Best Restaurant with a View - 360 Restaurant (since 1994)

Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

Best Ambiance – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Eaters’ Choice Awards




Canadian Tourism Commission’s Signature Experience Collection – CN Tower


Tourism Innovator of the Year Award Ontario Tourism Awards Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

Gold - Best Ontario Attraction Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice

BOMA BESt Level 2 National Green Building Certification

Building Owners and Managers Association

EdgeWalk #1 Tour in Toronto – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower TripAdvisor

Canada’s Strangest Destinations – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower

Reader’s Digest

One of the world’s top 6 skywalks – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower

Virtualtourist.com

Technical Innovation Award – EdgeWalk at the CN Tower

World Federation of Great Towers

Award Finalist: o Innovator of the Year Award - EdgeWalk o Best Tourism Advertising, EdgeWalk

Tourism Industry Association of Canada Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation

Dining Best of Award of Excellence (since 1998) 360 Restaurant




Certificate of Excellence – 360 Restaurant TripAdvisor


Most Romantic Restaurant – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine

Award Finalist: o Culinary Tourism Experience, 360 Restaurant

Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance

Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant (since 1994)



Business of the Year Award recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)


Gold - Best Ontario Attraction Toronto Sun Readers’ Choice


Canada’s Best New Attractions for Summer 2011 (representing a significant milestone in tourism)

WHERE Magazine Canada

Dining







THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 360 Restaurant (since 2005)

Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)




Best Local Attraction – Parent Picks Today’s Parent Magazine

Award of Excellence – Technical Innovation – Maple Leaf Cinema

World Federation of Great Towers

Silver - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower


Best of Ocean Sport award – Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D

BLUE Ocean Festival in Monterey California

Outstanding Achievement in Action Sports Filmmaking – Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D

Newport Beach Film Festival

Business of the Year Award Finalist - recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)


Dining DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience (recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant




Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll






2009 Awards

BOMA BESt Level 1 National Green Building Certification

Building Owners and Managers Association


Canada’s Most Visited Tourist Attractions Forbes Traveler

Award of Excellence - Staffing World Federation of Great Towers









Award of Unique Distinction Recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance

WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll

First Prize – Small Print Flyer “High Time” door hanger promotional print piece

Bronze - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower


Award of Excellence Plant Engineering and Maintenance

2008 Awards

Award of Excellence - Environment World Federation of Great Towers


Recognizing excellence in environmental and/or socio-cultural sustainability

Finalist – Award for Excellence in Human Resource Development recognizing commitment to professional recognition, training and excellence in human resource management.


Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance, Fine Dining, and Wine List








Award of Excellence – Vines Wine list award Recognizing the top wine-friendly restaurants in Canada.

VINES Magazine Wine List Awards

125 Places to Have Beer Before you Die Horizons Restaurant (#18) Recognizing the best places around the world to enjoy a beer.

All About Beer U.S. Beer Magazine (May edition)



Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower


2008 Value Awards Best Value – Dinner – 360 Restaurant 200 places to get the best bang for your travel buck

UP! Magazine (Westjet inflight publication)

Top Summer Attractions – CN Tower Metro News


Metro Readers Choice

JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME, 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips -TOP 10 ELEVATOR RIDES #1 CN Tower

National Geographic

2007 Awards

Business of the Year Award recognizing excellence, outstanding contribution and accomplishments in the Canadian tourism industry. (presented by Air Canada)


Spirit of Excellence Award - Best Employee Recognition Program

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

Runner Up - Brass Ring Award Seasonal Special – Marketing Program (CN Tower Lighting Event)

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)





Most Romantic – 360 Restaurant Also a finalist for: Ambiance, Fine Dining, and Service




Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant

Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program



Gold - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower


Award of Unique Distinction Wine Enthusiast Magazine


recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.

Award of Excellence Special Events – CN Tower 30

th Anniversary

IABC Toronto (International Association of Business Communicators) – Ovation Awards

Canada’s Top 10 Iconic Brands CN Tower

Canadian Business

JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME, 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips -TOP 10 ELEVATOR RIDES #1 CN Tower

National Geographic

2006 Awards





Best Ambience 360 Restaurant. Also a finalist for: Fine Dining, Best Wine List and Most Romantic


Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant Wine List

Vines Magazine



Iconic and Idiosyncratic Wine List Award 360 Restaurant Wine List

City Bites Magazine

Canada’s 30 Best: Best Bird’s Eye View The CN Tower

Reader’s Digest

Award of Excellence 360 Restaurant

Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program

Most popular attraction Zagat Toronto Guide


The CN Tower

Certificate of Achievement: wine hospitality, fine dining, mid-Atlantic – 360 Restaurant

2006 Santé Restaurant Awards



Bronze - Best Ontario Attraction CN Tower

Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

Award of Unique Distinction recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.


Other Accolades:

Canada’s Eight Top Wonders Includes CN Tower

2006 Priceless Index (MasterCard Canada study among Canadians)

Top 10 Things to Do (summer 2006) Includes CN Tower

Post Magazines (Greater Toronto Area)

World’s 200 Must-See Places To Visit CN Tower is one of three North American destinations

DK Eyewitness Travelguide Publication

Canada’s Top 100 Destinations Includes CN Tower

CanWest

2005 Awards





Most Romantic Restaurant - 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll




Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower NOW Magazine Reader’s Poll

Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant Eat Smart - Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program

THE VQA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - 360 Restaurant Wine Council of Ontario’s VQA Award of Excellence (VQA – Vintners Quality Alliance - Ontario’s Wine Authority, identifies restaurants with exceptional VQA wine and culinary experience)

Award of Unique Distinction – recognizing 360 Restaurant’s dedication to delivering the most wine-friendly experience.


Other Accolades

Monumental Landmarks – CN Tower tops the list 2005 Ipsos Reid Poll (Canadians)

2004 Awards



Most Romantic Restaurant – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll




Gold - Best Restaurant with a View – 360 Restaurant Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

Other Accolades

Finalist in – Best Fine Dining Restaurant, Best Service, Best Wine List – 360 Restaurant

Where Toronto Magazine’s Reader Poll

2003 Awards

Most Romantic Restaurant – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll

Best of Award of Excellence (recipient since 1998) – 360 Restaurant


DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America)


(recipient since 1997) – 360 Restaurant

Best Tourist Attraction – CN Tower City Parent, Readers Selection Awards


Gold - Best Ontario Attraction – CN Tower Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant


Other Accolades

1st

Runner up – Best Performer in a Costumed Character – Dr. Wonder

IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

1st

Runner-up – Best Employee Recognition Program IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

2002 Awards

Best Wine Cellar – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll

Best of Award of Excellence – 360 Restaurant Wine Spectator Magazine


Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners – CN Tower Eye Toronto Magazine Reader’s Poll

No. 1 Tourist Attraction in Toronto – CN Tower City Parent Reader’s Poll


DiRoNA Award for excellence in dining experience – 360 Restaurant


Gold - Best Ontario Attraction – CN Tower Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

Gold – Best Restaurant with a View 360 Restaurant


1st

Prize – Best Safety Awareness Program IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

1st

Prize – Best Guest Services Training Program IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards


Best Attraction – CN Tower Toronto.com Best of T.O.

Best View – 360 Restaurant Toronto.com Best of T.O.

Other Accolades

Finalist for – Best Overall Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, Best Desserts, Most Romantic

Where Toronto Magazine’s Reader Poll

1st

Runner-up – Best Orientation Program IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Spirit of Excellence Awards

2001 Awards


Best Ambience – 360 Restaurant WHERE Magazine Reader’s Poll




2000 Awards


Employer of the Year Award – CN Tower YMCA




Best Place to Impress Out-of-Towners – CN Tower NOW Magazine Reader's Poll

Gold Award for Best Toronto Attraction – CN Tower Toronto Sun Readers' Choice

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