Toronto residents with a public library card can now visit the city’s most famous landmark for free.
The CN Tower has joined the Toronto Public Library’s tpl:map program, an initiative that lets residents with an adult library card enjoy some of the city’s arts, cultural experiences, and attractions at no cost.
The library added the CN Tower to the program’s lineup this week, saying that people with a valid membership can book complimentary passes to the tower through its website as of May 16.
The tpl:map program also offers cardholders the chance to visit sites such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, Ripley’s Aquarium, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Toronto Zoo for free.
“Like the CN Tower, Toronto Public Library is an iconic institution that connects our community. That’s why we’re so proud to partner with the library and to join the tpl:map service,” CN Tower Chief Operating Officer Peter George said in a press release.
“This is one of the many ways we are working to make our experience more accessible and inclusive, and we hope many Torontonians will take advantage of this program to come and celebrate with us.”
Now that the CN Tower is on the list, patrons and their guests can save the general admission cost of $14 for children 5 and under, $30 for youth aged 6-13, $43 for adults ages 14-64, and $30 for seniors.
Passes, subject to availability, will grant free general admission during regular hours to cardholders and a group of up to four people, according to the tpl:map webpage.
Those with a general admission ticket can access the main observation level of the 553-metre structure. Special attractions are not free and must be reserved online in advance.
To get a pass, log in to the tpl:map reservation site with your library card and choose from the available attractions. Once you’ve reserved a date for a visit, simply print or download your pass, the tpl:map page says.
Cardholders can reserve only one pass per attraction per calendar year and are allowed only one active reservation at a time.
