SKYLON tower

AIR TRANSPORT CONTROL APPROVAL NEEDED FOR THE TOWER

Because of the height of the Skylon, 520 feet, and its location being only a short distance from the international boundary, approval for its construction was required from both the Canadian and American air transport authorities. Air regulations were met by clearly identifying the Tower and its spire with approved marker lights. The Tower is also floodlighted at night for aesthetic highlights, and to provide additional warning and guidance for aircraft.

ELEVATORS

Of prime importance to the Tower are the three outside mounted "Yellow Bug" elevators. At the time of construction, they were the first such elevators in Canada and are maintained daily to ensure safe and speedy transportation for the many guests visiting the Tower yearly. Designed, engineered and maintained by Otis Elevator Company of Hamilton, the three high speed elevators carry passengers comfortably to the top of the Tower in 52 seconds. Each car has the capacity of 5,000 pounds or the equivalent of 30 passengers. Unlike conventional elevators, which are guided by rails along each side, the Skylon elevators operate with a guide rail on the backside only. Special equipment is used to prevent the cables from becoming entangled by the wind, and to ensure that the ice and snow do not impede the efficiency of the operation. This is partially accomplished through the use of a curtain wall up the outside of the Tower behind each elevator thereby protecting counterweight and travelling cables from the elements.

There are seven levels to the Skylon Tower:

Observation Deck

775 feet above the Falls

Indoor/outdoor viewing

Visibility to 80 miles (129 km)

Souvenir shop

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Summit Suite Dining Room

Relaxed, affordable dining

Superb buffet selection

Lunch, dinner, Sun. brunch

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Revolving Dining Room

Award-winning continental cuisine

One complete rotation per hour

Lunch & dinner (a la carte menu)

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"Yellow Bug" Elevators

3 exterior, glass-enclosed elevators

52 seconds to "the top"

Spectacular ascent as all of Niagara Falls unfolds

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Plaza Level

Special event & exhibition area

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Main Concourse

"Ride to the Top" ticket desk, dining reservations

International shopping, specialty boutiques, Canadian Handicrafts

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Lower Level & SkyQuest

The Lower Level & SkyQuest contains an interactive indoor entertainment center for dynamic family fun. Visit our Quick Service Food Court for a light snack and be sure not to miss the hit movie “Legends of Niagara Falls” playing in the Skylon’s own 3D/4D Motion Theatre. The 3D film combines special effects and motion for awesome realism, thrills and excitement. An unbeatable not-to be-missed family experience. Contact our Sales and Marketing office for more information.

Also on this level, Administration offices, engineering departments, and rest rooms facilities.

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Niagara Falls
Illumination

2007 FALLS ILLUMITATION SCHEDULE
Financed and Operated by THE NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD SINCE 1925
January 1 to January 8		5:00pm - Midnight
January 9 to February 28		6:30pm - 10:00pm
*March 1 to March 10		7:00pm - 10:00pm
*March 11 to March 31 Mon-Thurs		8:30pm - 10:00pm
*April 1 to April 30 Mon-Thurs		8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
*March 1 to April 30 to Sunday only		Off at midnight
May 1 to August 16		9:00 p.m. - Midnight
August 17 to September 30		8:30 p.m. - Midnight
October 1 to October 31		7:00 p.m. - Midnight
November 1 to November 2		6:30 p.m. - Midnight
November 3 to December 30		5:00 p.m. - Midnight
December 31		5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

NOTE: All times are approximate and subject to change according to light conditions

2007 FALLS FIREWORKS - 10:00 P.M. Fireworks displays are set off over Niagara Falls every Friday and Sunday evening from May 18th until September 2nd, 2007. Throughout the months of July and August, also enjoy spectacular Fireworks displays on Wednesday evenings. All shows begin at 10:00pm.