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CN Tower
Debatably one of Canada’s most recognizable structures is the CN Tower, located in Toronto, Ontario. It took 40 months of construction to complete the 553.3-meter-tall communications and observation tower. More than 1.5 million people visit the national tower annually.
Photo Source: cntower.ca
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Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal, located in Ottawa, Ontario, opened in 1932. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America.
Photo Source: Ottawa Tourism
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Chateau Frontenac
Château Frontenac is a hotel in Quebec City, and is a National Historic Site of Canada. The structure was built as a ‘château’-styled hotel by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1892 to entice wealthy tourists to utilize their transportation services.
Photo Source: fairmont.com
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Canada Place
Canada Place is a convention center located at the waterfront in Vancouver, British Columbia. Construction began on the structure March 9, 1983 and reportedly cost approximately $400 million to complete. After 2 years of work, the center opened on May 2, 1986.
Photo Source: Tourism Vancouver
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Confederation Bridge
One of Canada’s most distinguishable bridges is the Confederation Bridge, which joins maritime provinces Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. It took 4 years to complete the 12.9km long bridge, and approximately 5,000 workers. Confederation Bridge opened on May 31, 1997.
Photo Source: attractionscanada.com
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Centre Block
The primary building of the Canadian parliamentary complex in Ottawa, Ottawa is known as the Centre Block. Construction began on the Gothic Revival-styled building on July 24, 1916.
Photo Source: thousandwonders.net
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Saddledome
Calgary’s Saddledome, home of the NHL team, the Calgary Flames, is a multi-use indoor arena. Ground broke for the arena on July 29, 1981, and opened just over 2 years later.
Photo Source: theglobeandmail.com
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