Toronto 
You can now visit CN tower for free with a tpl:map pass.
Credit: CN Tower
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) and the CN Tower are collaborating to enhance the cultural engagements for the city’s residents. Through the TPL’s tpl:map program, individuals possessing a valid adult library card can now gain free entry to the CN Tower.
This new addition allows cardholders to reserve passes much like borrowing a book, starting from May 16.
The CN Tower, standing at 553.33 meters, attracts over 1.8 million visitors annually.
Launched in 2007, the tpl:map program, previously known as the Museum + Arts Pass program, has shown significant growth.
It has facilitated over a million pass borrowings, contributing to increased visitor numbers at the participating venues. The program now includes various attractions such as the Aga Khan Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, and more, with varied admission conditions.
Attractions Can You Visit For Free with a tpl:map Pass:
- Aga Khan Museum
- Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
- Bata Shoe Museum
- Black Creek Pioneer Village
- CN Tower
- Gardiner Museum
- Hot Docs Festival
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Ontario Science Centre
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
- Royal Conservatory of Music
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
- Tafelmusik
- Textile Museum of Canada
- Toronto Railway Museum
- Toronto Symphony Orchestra
- Toronto Zoo
How to Visit Attractions for free with tpl:map pass?
To obtain a pass, users must log onto the tpl.ca/map website, use their library credentials to navigate the reservation system, and choose from available dates and venues. Each pass is specific to a date and, for some venues, a particular time.
Once a pass is reserved, it can be downloaded or printed but cannot be cancelled. Passes are valid only during the operating hours of the chosen attraction, and the individual who booked must be present with their library card and ID to gain entry.
Attractions vary, with some offering general admission and others available only for specific performances. Pass availability is limited, and passes are issued on a first-come, first-served basis at the start of each month for the following month. Restrictions include a limit of one pass per attraction per year and only one active reservation at a time.
Various reasons, such as high demand or existing reservations, may temporarily prevent further bookings.
How to Get a Toronto Public Library Card?
To be eligible for a free library card, you need to:
- live in the City of Toronto
- work in the City of Toronto
- go to school in the City of Toronto, or
- own property in the City of Toronto
- live on a First Nations reserve in Ontario
— Non-residents of Toronto have the option of paying a fee to obtain a card that is valid for either 3 months or 12 months at a time. See more here.
