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Canada Life Centre

Winnipeg · Home of 🏒 Winnipeg Jets & 🏒 Manitoba Moose

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Canada Life Centre?
Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg is home to the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
What is the closest airport to Canada Life Centre?
Winnipeg (YWG) is the closest major airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Canada Life Centre — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Canada Life Centre?
Game-day parking starts around $10 CAD. Winnipeg's downtown on-street meters only run Monday-Friday, 8am-5:30pm, so evening and weekend Jets games generally fall outside paid hours, making nearby street parking…
How much is a beer at Canada Life Centre?
Beer prices vary by stand and we couldn't confirm a standard price this season. Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Canada Life Centre without a car?
More than 40 Winnipeg Transit bus routes converge on the arena (routes cited include 15, 16, 18, 20 among ~58 total serving the building), with 5 bus stops within a one-minute walk (closest stops: southbound Garry at Portage North, westboun…
Where are the best seats at Canada Life Centre?
Lower bowl (100s) in the intimate, deafening 'Whiteout' barn — one of the loudest in the league; even uppers feel close. Wear white in the playoffs.
What is the bag policy at Canada Life Centre?
Bags 4×6×1.5 in. or smaller; some events are stricter. No outside food or drinks, except for dietary needs, allergies, medical conditions or infants—tell staff. Empty soft-sided water bottles are allowed; no hard-sided bottles, glass or cans.
Is Canada Life Centre wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair and attendant seats are in 11 sections for all events; turn on the 'Accessibility seating' option when buying on Ticketmaster.ca. Several nearby lots have accessible stalls, and drop-off is on the west lane of Donald Street beside the arena. Five public elevators are in the northeast (Gate 1), southeast (Gate 2) and southwest (Gate 3) foyers, with Braille signage throughout. Wheelchair escort details aren't published.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Canada Life Centre

Nearest major airport: Winnipeg (YWG) — about 5 mi / 10 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) in the intimate, deafening 'Whiteout' barn — one of the loudest in the league; even uppers feel close. Wear white in the playoffs.

Parking

Downtown garages/lots around the arena; walkable in the compact downtown. Park close in winter — it gets cold. ($12–25 CAD)

Getting there

Walk from anywhere in downtown Winnipeg; the arena is central. Winnipeg Transit buses serve downtown.

Bar scene

Downtown around the arena and The Forks (a short walk/ride) have pubs and a market; the Exchange District adds craft bars. Wear layers.

Pre-game bars

  • The Forks Market — Food hall + bars a short walk/ride away.
  • Exchange District — Craft bars and pubs, walkable.

Concession prices (CAD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2026-27Not confirmed
  • Jets perogy$10

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Bundle up — it's genuinely frigid
  • The Whiteout is a bucket-list atmosphere

♿ Accessibility at Canada Life Centre

Wheelchair and attendant seats are in 11 sections for all events; turn on the 'Accessibility seating' option when buying on Ticketmaster.ca. Several nearby lots have accessible stalls, and drop-off is on the west lane of Donald Street beside the arena. Five public elevators are in the northeast (Gate 1), southeast (Gate 2) and southwest (Gate 3) foyers, with Braille signage throughout. Wheelchair escort details aren't published.

Sensory-friendly
Free sensory kits at Guest Services (across from Sections 103/104 or outside 325, ID held) and a Quiet Room outside Section 124 via Guest Services.
Hearing
WaveCast assistive listening at Jets games on your own device or a loaner tablet from Guest Services (not at concerts). Captions of PA announcements on your own device at Jets and Moose games.
ASL interpreters
May be available for some events, at the producer's discretion; no lead time published.
Service animals
Service animals only. No relief area listed.
📞 204-987-7825Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
Bags 4×6×1.5 in. or smaller; some events are stricter.
Bag check
No bag check; coat check at Gate 1 (umbrellas must be checked there).
Outside food
No outside food or drinks, except for dietary needs, allergies, medical conditions or infants—tell staff.
Water bottles
Empty soft-sided water bottles are allowed; no hard-sided bottles, glass or cans.
Refill stations
Fountains and bottle filling stations outside Sections 109, 121, 312 and on event level.
Re-entry
No re-entry except emergencies, childcare or medical needs.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Medical and diaper bags via Gates 1, 3 or 6 for X-ray
  • Signs or banners of any kind
  • Air horns and cowbells
  • Hockey sticks
  • Skateboards and rollerblades

From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗

🧳 Visiting Canada Life Centre as an away fan

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