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Summary The CN Tower's latest attraction allows those with nerves of steel to walk on the edge.
EdgeWalk lets thrill-seekers walk hands free along a 1.5-metre-wide ledge around the top of the towers main pod.Walkers get suited up in fire engine red jumpsuits and yellow harnesses for a stunning, open-air view of Toronto and Lake Ontario from 356 metres above the ground.Safety harnesses and industrial-strength cables attach walkers to an overhead rail, allowing them to lean off the edge of the platform and gaze out on the city sprawling below.The experience costs $175 and lasts a total of 90 minutes, with the walk itself taking 20 to 30 minutes. Trained guides lead the walkers in groups of six to eight.Members of the media were given a sneak-peek this week. They clambered into red jumpsuits for a chance to preview the heart-thumping, hair-raising spectacle.They were scanned with hand-held metal detectors, had their items swabbed for chemicals and were given breathalyzer tests before venturing out. Loose items like shoes and glasses were secured, while bobby pins and jewelry were removed.Once at the top, those daring enough tiptoed along the edge of the platform or leaned forwards or back off the edge.
