Edgewalk at the CN tower was opened to the public on August 1, 2011. It is the CN tower’s most thrilling and amazing attraction in its 35 years. Edgewalk allows those who crave adventure to walk on the 1.5 meters wide ledge encircling the tower’s main pod, it is 116 storeys above the ground which is 1168 feet. Edgewalk is the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk. Edgewalkers usually walk in a group of 6-8 people while they are attached to an overhead safety rail which is then attached to a trolley of harness systems. Trained Edgewalk guides are there to help the adventure lovers push their own personal limits. The $175 ticket gives the visitor access to the lookout post, glass floor, sky pod, movie and the motion theatre ride. Each Edgewalker gets a video of their walk, a photo and a certificate of achievement.
Being an employee of the CN Tower, the famous Anas Ingar had the opportunity to be one of the few people to try the Edgewalk before it was open to the public. Below is Anas Ingar’s story in an interview style. His explanation of the breathtaking and almost indescribable view.
Rabia: When did you do the Edgewalk? Date and Time.
Anas: Before it opened to the public, so on July 26, 2011 at 4:00pm.
Rabia: Is it colder at the main pod?
Anas: Yes, by 10 degrees.
Rabia: How long does the Edgewalk last?
Anas: 30 minutes
Rabia: How did it feel knowing that you would be one of the firsts to do the Edgewalk?
Anas: It felt scary. It almost felt as if I was a guinea pig, but I was assured that it was safe.
Rabia: Hmm. Since you work at the CN tower when the Edgewalk was being built, what was the environment like at work?
Anas: There was a lot of excitement and still is and people were in a mad-rush to sign up. So eventually there was a waiting list created.
Rabia: Employees got to try it first eh.
Anas: Yes, we got to try it out first; it was very nice of them. The day I did the Edgewalk I saw the Stanley Cup. Sean Thorton from the Boston Bruins was holding it.
Rabia: Oh wow! Did he take it up to the Edgewalk?
Anas: He wanted to take it up to the Edgewalk and did but he didn’t do the whole walk, he just took it out there for a little while.
Rabia: Awesome! Can you tell me about the outfits you had to wear.
Anas: We had to wear red suits which were attached to a harness. We had to get rid of everything and put all of our personal belongings into a locker. Including hijab pins, so most hijabies tie up their hijabs in a knot. You can’t have hair pins either, nothing metallic. This is because they don’t want anything to fall off the edge.
Rabia: Hmm. I didn’t know that, so it must be kind of hard if you’re wearing a hijab. I mean it can fly off.
Anas: That’s the fear; it’s quite windy up there.
Rabia: A side question what if you get to the Edgewalk and you suddenly get scared, can you hold on to the person beside you?
Anas: You can’t hold on to the person next to you. You could possibly hold on to their hand. But they wouldn’t be able to do all the things like lean off the edge etc.
Rabia: Okay. How many people were in your group?
Anas: There were 4 people all together but usually it’s a group of 8.
Rabia: Do you think the Edgewalk is less scary if you have someone you know with you?
Anas: Yes and more enjoyable. I had my mom.
Rabia: That sounds great! So once you were harnessed and almost ready to begin the Edgewalk what was going through your mind? How were you feeling?
Anas: I was feeling excited and was fine with walking around the edge.
Rabia: So when you started walking around the edge how was it?
Anas: I was scared a little that I would blow away, but I was tethered in.
Rabia: LOL! How is the view?
Anas: It’s an amazing view and it’s really fun! You get the hang of it after a while and on a clear day you can see very far! And you can even shout at the city if you want.
Rabia: It sounds really amazing! Well, what’s one thing you didn’t expect you would be able to do on the Edgewalk?
Anas: I didn’t know we could lean that back. But it was definitely a highlight and it was fun!
Rabia: So did you lean back and forward? Which do you like better?
Anas: I did both, leaning back is easier and feels safer. Leaning forward feels like you’ll fall off the edge or the wire will snap. But it’s not for that long, only a few seconds.
Rabia: Sounds scary! So using three words can you describe how it feels looking down at the city?
Anas: BEST VIEW EVER
Rabia: go on...
Anas: That’s 3 words.
Rabia: No Anas! I mean how did it feel?
Anas: It was scary and exciting.
Rabia: Awesome. How does it feel not having any type of barrier in front of you? How does it feel knowing it’s just you and the city?
Anas: Incredible. It’s the actualization if freedom, minus the ropes that tether you in.
Rabia: Wow I think you said that perfectly! It’s almost as if words can’t describe the feeling and that you have to experience it to really understand it.
Anas: Yea.
Rabia: Although the Edgewalk is pretty scary, what keeps you going up there?
Anas: I’ve only been up there once.
Rabia: K What I mean to say is what encourages you to finish the Edgewalk and for that moment shun your fear of heights?
Anas: The thrill of seeing new aspects of the city and the exit.
Rabia: LOL! So then how does it feel when you finally reach the exit?
Anas: You feel sad because you just sort of got used to it and it’s over.
Rabia: Hmm. Do you think that Edgewalk will become really big in Toronto?
Anas: It’s expensive, but if they lower the price they will get a lot of people. Though currently all the trendy people are booking up the spots.
Rabia: What`s one thing you would say to someone who is considering Edgewalk?
Anas: Enjoy the moment, be afraid of heights later. Besides how many times do you get you do something so cool. I would encourage people to do it, it’s fun!
Rabia: Thanks Anas for sharing your experience!!
Anas: You’re welcome!
Being an employee of the CN Tower, the famous Anas Ingar had the opportunity to be one of the few people to try the Edgewalk before it was open to the public. Below is Anas Ingar’s story in an interview style. His explanation of the breathtaking and almost indescribable view.
Rabia: When did you do the Edgewalk? Date and Time.
Anas: Before it opened to the public, so on July 26, 2011 at 4:00pm.
Rabia: Is it colder at the main pod?
Anas: Yes, by 10 degrees.
Rabia: How long does the Edgewalk last?
Anas: 30 minutes
Rabia: How did it feel knowing that you would be one of the firsts to do the Edgewalk?
Anas: It felt scary. It almost felt as if I was a guinea pig, but I was assured that it was safe.
Rabia: Hmm. Since you work at the CN tower when the Edgewalk was being built, what was the environment like at work?
Anas: There was a lot of excitement and still is and people were in a mad-rush to sign up. So eventually there was a waiting list created.
Rabia: Employees got to try it first eh.
Anas: Yes, we got to try it out first; it was very nice of them. The day I did the Edgewalk I saw the Stanley Cup. Sean Thorton from the Boston Bruins was holding it.
Rabia: Oh wow! Did he take it up to the Edgewalk?
Anas: He wanted to take it up to the Edgewalk and did but he didn’t do the whole walk, he just took it out there for a little while.
Rabia: Awesome! Can you tell me about the outfits you had to wear.
Anas: We had to wear red suits which were attached to a harness. We had to get rid of everything and put all of our personal belongings into a locker. Including hijab pins, so most hijabies tie up their hijabs in a knot. You can’t have hair pins either, nothing metallic. This is because they don’t want anything to fall off the edge.
Rabia: Hmm. I didn’t know that, so it must be kind of hard if you’re wearing a hijab. I mean it can fly off.
Anas: That’s the fear; it’s quite windy up there.
Rabia: A side question what if you get to the Edgewalk and you suddenly get scared, can you hold on to the person beside you?
Anas: You can’t hold on to the person next to you. You could possibly hold on to their hand. But they wouldn’t be able to do all the things like lean off the edge etc.
Rabia: Okay. How many people were in your group?
Anas: There were 4 people all together but usually it’s a group of 8.
Rabia: Do you think the Edgewalk is less scary if you have someone you know with you?
Anas: Yes and more enjoyable. I had my mom.
Rabia: That sounds great! So once you were harnessed and almost ready to begin the Edgewalk what was going through your mind? How were you feeling?
Anas: I was feeling excited and was fine with walking around the edge.
Rabia: So when you started walking around the edge how was it?
Anas: I was scared a little that I would blow away, but I was tethered in.
Rabia: LOL! How is the view?
Anas: It’s an amazing view and it’s really fun! You get the hang of it after a while and on a clear day you can see very far! And you can even shout at the city if you want.
Rabia: It sounds really amazing! Well, what’s one thing you didn’t expect you would be able to do on the Edgewalk?
Anas: I didn’t know we could lean that back. But it was definitely a highlight and it was fun!
Rabia: So did you lean back and forward? Which do you like better?
Anas: I did both, leaning back is easier and feels safer. Leaning forward feels like you’ll fall off the edge or the wire will snap. But it’s not for that long, only a few seconds.
Rabia: Sounds scary! So using three words can you describe how it feels looking down at the city?
Anas: BEST VIEW EVER
Rabia: go on...
Anas: That’s 3 words.
Rabia: No Anas! I mean how did it feel?
Anas: It was scary and exciting.
Rabia: Awesome. How does it feel not having any type of barrier in front of you? How does it feel knowing it’s just you and the city?
Anas: Incredible. It’s the actualization if freedom, minus the ropes that tether you in.
Rabia: Wow I think you said that perfectly! It’s almost as if words can’t describe the feeling and that you have to experience it to really understand it.
Anas: Yea.
Rabia: Although the Edgewalk is pretty scary, what keeps you going up there?
Anas: I’ve only been up there once.
Rabia: K What I mean to say is what encourages you to finish the Edgewalk and for that moment shun your fear of heights?
Anas: The thrill of seeing new aspects of the city and the exit.
Rabia: LOL! So then how does it feel when you finally reach the exit?
Anas: You feel sad because you just sort of got used to it and it’s over.
Rabia: Hmm. Do you think that Edgewalk will become really big in Toronto?
Anas: It’s expensive, but if they lower the price they will get a lot of people. Though currently all the trendy people are booking up the spots.
Rabia: What`s one thing you would say to someone who is considering Edgewalk?
Anas: Enjoy the moment, be afraid of heights later. Besides how many times do you get you do something so cool. I would encourage people to do it, it’s fun!
Rabia: Thanks Anas for sharing your experience!!
Anas: You’re welcome!
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