This is a list of the tallest one hundred structures in
Canada, measured from the base to the tallest point. Which may be the roof top,
antenna
Antenna ( antennas or antennae) may refer to:
Science and engineering
* Antenna (radio), also known as an aerial, a transducer designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic (e.g., TV or radio) waves
* Antennae Galaxies, the name of two collid ...
,
spire,
mast
Mast, MAST or MASt may refer to:
Engineering
* Mast (sailing), a vertical spar on a sailing ship
* Flagmast, a pole for flying a flag
* Guyed mast, a structure supported by guy-wires
* Mooring mast, a structure for docking an airship
* Radio mast ...
or as in the case with smokestacks and bridges, the highest structural point.
This list includes buildings,
towers,
transmission towers,
chimney
A chimney is an architectural ventilation structure made of masonry, clay or metal that isolates hot toxic exhaust gases or smoke produced by a boiler, stove, furnace, incinerator, or fireplace from human living areas. Chimneys are typic ...
s,
bridges and
oil platforms.
There is a separate list for
guyed masts since their heights are not fully verifiable and may be inaccurate by several metres; ''i.e.'' - several are measured to the height of the tallest transmitter on the mast, but this is not necessarily the tallest point of the tower.
The pinnacle height and roof height numbers are sourced from Skyscraperpage and/or the CTBUH. Where there is a conflict in the figures both heights are listed.
Tallest 100 structures in Canada (not including guyed masts)
Timeline of the tallest structures in Canada
Timeline of the tallest freestanding structures in Canada:
Timeline of the tallest structures overall in Canada:
Tallest structure by province
Ordered by tallest structure of any type ever built in said province. If that structure is not freestanding, then the tallest freestanding structure in said province is listed directly below the tallest structure in the above mentioned province.
Tallest observation towers in Canada
Tallest guyed masts in Canada
Tallest lattice towers in Canada
indicates a structure that is no longer standing.
Tallest smokestacks/chimneys in Canada
indicates a structure that is no longer standing.
Demolished structures are not ranked but left in their previous position on the list.
The
Tracy Thermal Generating Station has four 449 ft (137 m) stacks.
Tallest destroyed/demolished structures in Canada
There are two separate lists, once again one for free standing structures and one for guyed masts. This is because of incomplete information regarding the height and number of demolished guyed masts.
Tallest freestanding demolished structures:
Tallest demolished
guyed masts:
See also
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List of tallest buildings in Canada
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List of old Canadian buildings
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Architecture of Canada
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Architecture of Montreal
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Architecture of Ottawa
The architecture of Ottawa is most marked by the city's role as the national capital of Canada. This gives the city a number of monumental structures designed to represent the federal government and the nation. It also means that as a city dominate ...
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Architecture of Toronto
The architecture of Toronto is an eclectic combination of architectural styles, ranging from 19th century Georgian architecture to 21st century postmodern architecture and beyond.
Initially, the city was on the periphery of the architectural w ...
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Architecture of Quebec City
The architecture of Quebec City is characterized by its being one of North America (north of Mexico)'s oldest cities, founded in 1608. The original French settlers in the area built in an architectural style similar to the French style.
Quebec Ci ...
Sources
Skyscraperpage
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Emporis
* Calgary - http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100992&bt=9&ht=3&sro=0
* Montreal - http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100991&bt=9&ht=3&sro=0
* Niagara Falls - http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=101474&bt=9&ht=3&sro=0
* Toronto - http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100993&bt=9&ht=3&sro=0
* Vancouver - http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=100997&bt=9&ht=3&sro=0
CTBUH
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Other
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References
External links
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