The Great and Gnarly Observation Towers of Canada thread - Page 4

MolsonExport · #61 Posted **May 1, 2022, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Djeffery

ME, you can't forget our local observation post, 12th floor at London City Hall. I'm not sure if they have re-opened to the public or not since covid, but at the very least, they open it during the pre-Christmas time for people to see the lights in Victoria Park.

I've never checked it out. I was on a Ferris wheel practically in front of City Hall that went 2/3 as high.

Harley613 · #62 Posted **May 1, 2022, 9:01 PM**

Until the Peace Tower is finished renovations in 8-12 years, Ottawa has two other observation decks. One is at the top of the Marriot, which used to be a revolving restaurant but no longer revolves. It is now an observation deck and conference space.

The other one is the West-facing lounge on the top floor of the Delta City Centre.

Loco101 · #63 Posted **May 1, 2022, 9:16 PM**

Another one that has an amazing view is Cabot Tower in St. John's NL up on Signal Hill.

megadude · #64 Posted **May 1, 2022, 11:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Proof Sheet

Well you wouldn't go there for the ski terrain.

Can you see the visual delights of beautiful Milton (401 views) from the top of the ski bump?

You can see a glimpse of the majestic 401. When you fish the lake/reservoir, you are much closer to the 401. Can't see it but you sure can hear it.

Gresto · #65 Posted **May 2, 2022, 3:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Looks sort of ugly in a Soviet way, without the inflated collar:

Unfinished, it slightly resembles Moscow's Ostinko Tower. Perhaps that's what your memory is referencing.

harls · #66 Posted **May 2, 2022, 4:44 PM**

The Turtle's Back

Those were taken by myself in April 2005.

Actual picture of the tower:

photo - http://www.manitobatrailsproject.ca/...-hiking-trail/

Now carry on with your Skylons and CNs and things.

WhipperSnapper · #67 Posted **May 2, 2022, 4:50 PM**

Nice although I wish it was another time of year.

harls · #68 Posted **May 2, 2022, 5:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Nice although I wish it was another time of year.

I took my pictures in early April and the only tower picture I could find immediately was - early April.

WhipperSnapper · #69 Posted **May 2, 2022, 5:22 PM**

I didn't mean to offend you, your photos, and the time of year you chose to take them.

harls · #70 Posted **May 2, 2022, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

I didn't mean to offend you, your photos, and the time of year you chose to take them.

No offense taken at all!

MolsonExport · #71 Posted **May 2, 2022, 8:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Gresto

Unfinished, it slightly resembles Moscow's Ostinko Tower. Perhaps that's what your memory is referencing.

Precisely. Finished, the CN Tower is far more elegant thank the Ostankino.

O-tacular · #72 Posted **May 2, 2022, 9:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

Precisely. Finished, the CN Tower is far more elegant thank the Ostankino.

I'm starting to see a parallel between Russia and Mordor since the war in Ukraine. That picture further cements it. Putin's eye is watching from the cursed tower above a wasteland of commie blocks.

MolsonExport · #73 Posted **May 2, 2022, 11:30 PM**

those commie blocks look extremely grim. Can you imagine back in the day before the Iron Curtain fell? Borscht and boiled cabbage 4 times a day, with Wodka for dessert. And Trollollo man on the tube.

Gresto · #74 Posted **May 3, 2022, 1:12 AM**

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those commie blocks look extremely grim. Can you imagine back in the day before the Iron Curtain fell? Borscht and boiled cabbage 4 times a day, with Wodka for dessert. And Trollollo man on the tube.

Your description sent a shiver down my spine. As does any mention of this automaton, who must have been dying on the inside:

Denscity · #75 Posted **May 3, 2022, 2:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by megadude

Can't forget about those ski lifts, particulary off-season. Good way to get some nice views in when a tower isn't available.

Must be epic out west.

Blue Mountain

https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/loca...friday-3837106

Tremblant

https://blogue.tremblant.ca/summer-a...-in-tremblant/

Glen Eden/Kelso in Milton, when I wanted to see some fall colours.

Yes the Grouse Mountain Skyride in Vancouver has incredible views.

J.OT13 · #76 Posted **May 3, 2022, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Harley613

Until the Peace Tower is finished renovations in 8-12 years, Ottawa has two other observation decks. One is at the top of the Marriot, which used to be a revolving restaurant but no longer revolves. It is now an observation deck and conference space.

The other one is the West-facing lounge on the top floor of the Delta City Centre.

I imagine the view from the Delta must be severely compromised with the addition of the Moon towers.