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The first tower built in Niagara Falls , the Minolta Tower features an indoor observation deck, restaurant, wedding chapel, and hotel. Open daily year-round since 1962, the tower - also known as the Konica Minolta Tower Centre - is located on the Canadian side of the twin cities. The tower, from street level, is 99 meters (325 feet) tall, however it is situated 160 meters (525 feet) above the falls. The tower was originally the Seagram Tower, and as such its design reflected that of a Whiskey bottle. Later, the tower was called the Panasonic Tower, before becoming the Minolta Tower and the Konica Minolta Tower. OBSERVATION DECK Located on the 25th floor of the tower, approximately 160 meters (525 feet) above the falls, the Observation Deck features floor-to-ceiling windows with a full 360-degree view. To improve picture-taking, the windows are treated with a non-glare finish. There are multiple postings of educational information around the deck, and pay-per-use Telescope s are also available. Admission to the Observation Deck is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for children under the age of five. (Prices are in Canadian Dollars .) PINNACLE RESTAURANT Renovated in March 2005, the tower's restaurant offers gourmet meals featuring steak and seafood. At the same Elevation as the Observation Deck, the restaurant is open for three meals per day. Group and à La Carte menus are available, and the restaurant can be reserved for wedding receptions. In addition, the Pinnacle Lounge can be booked for private gatherings. The Pinnacle Restaurant was recently transformed by Robin De Groot for his television program Restaurant Makeover , completely transforming the environment and menu to the delight of Niagara Falls. WEDDINGS Marketed through Niagara Fallsview Weddings, the tower Chapel provides fully-serviced weddings including consultants, cake and flowers, an officiant, and photography. Multiple packages are available and include accommodations. Fully legal Same-sex Weddings are offered. RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL Since 2002, floors 27-30 of the Minolta Tower have held hotel rooms franchised by Ramada . Some rooms feature views of the falls, while others offer a view of Niagara Falls, Ontario . Deluxe rooms feature a queen bed, while suites feature a king bed. The hotel's front desk sells tickets to the observation deck as well as accommodations. TRIVIA This tower is where Lois Lane discovered Clark Kent's identity in the movie Superman II. EXTERNAL LINKS
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