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Canadian Tire Centre

Ottawa · Home of 🏒 Ottawa Senators & 🏒 Ottawa Charge

⚡ Quick answers

Who plays at Canadian Tire Centre?
Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa is home to the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and the Ottawa Charge (PWHL).
What is the closest airport to Canadian Tire Centre?
Ottawa (YOW) is the closest major airport, about 16 miles (26 km) from Canadian Tire Centre — roughly 23 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Canadian Tire Centre?
Game-day parking starts around $21 CAD. Free parking exists but costs a walk: the Palladium Auto Park retail complex west of the arena and the office-park/Costco lot cluster on Silver Seven Road to the east bot…
How much is a beer at Canadian Tire Centre?
A standard beer is about $14.08 CAD (≈ $10.28 USD) at regular stands, 2025-26. A regular hot dog is about $7.00 CAD (≈ $5.11 USD) (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
How do you get to Canadian Tire Centre without a car?
OC Transpo Route 404 runs Tunney's Pasture Station <-> Canadian Tire Centre (about 31 minutes, 16 stops) and is the most direct downtown transit link; Routes 405/406 are additional CTC-branded event routes.
Where are the best seats at Canadian Tire Centre?
Lower bowl (100s) along the ice; 300s are steep but cheap. It's out in Kanata (west of downtown) — sit lower and plan the drive.
What is the bag policy at Canadian Tire Centre?
Only a clutch or wallet smaller than 4×6×1.5 in. (no metal chain strap); no clear bags, purses or backpacks. No outside food or drinks; guests with allergies or medical conditions can bring their own (call 613-599-0122). Empty refillable water bottles are allowed; no full bottles or cans.
Is Canadian Tire Centre wheelchair accessible?
Buy accessible seats in advance on Ticketmaster.ca (Filters > 'Show accessible tickets'), up to 4 for you and companions; support persons pay regular price, and floor-level accessible seats aren't on a riser. Accessible parking is first-come in Lot A (southeast corner) with a government hang tag, and Para Transpo drop-off is at Gate 3. Gate 3 is the accessible gate, with elevators at Gates 2 and 3. Wheelchair escorts from any gate take you to and from your seat (you can't keep the chair).
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✈️🚗 Getting to Canadian Tire Centre

Nearest major airport: Ottawa (YOW) — about 16 mi / 23 min away.

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🏟️ Fan guide

Best seats

Lower bowl (100s) along the ice; 300s are steep but cheap. It's out in Kanata (west of downtown) — sit lower and plan the drive.

Parking

Big surface lots around the arena in suburban Kanata; easy in/out but budget for post-game traffic on the Queensway. ($20–30 CAD)

Getting there

No rail — drive to Kanata (west of downtown Ottawa) or take an OC Transpo game-day express bus. Budget time on Hwy 417.

Bar scene

Suburban Kanata — limited walkable options; the arena's own bars + a few nearby chains. Downtown Ottawa (ByWard Market) is a ~25-min drive for real nightlife.

Pre-game bars

  • Local Kanata spots — A few pubs/chains near the arena.
  • ByWard Market (downtown) — Ottawa's bar district, ~25-min drive.

Concession prices (CAD, approx)

  • Standard beer, 2025-26$14.08
  • Hot dog (estimate)$7.00
  • Poutine$11
  • BeaverTail$8

Prices vary by stand and size and may change.

Insider tips

  • Drive & leave buffer on the 417
  • ByWard Market for after

♿ Accessibility at Canadian Tire Centre

Buy accessible seats in advance on Ticketmaster.ca (Filters > 'Show accessible tickets'), up to 4 for you and companions; support persons pay regular price, and floor-level accessible seats aren't on a riser. Accessible parking is first-come in Lot A (southeast corner) with a government hang tag, and Para Transpo drop-off is at Gate 3. Gate 3 is the accessible gate, with elevators at Gates 2 and 3. Wheelchair escorts from any gate take you to and from your seat (you can't keep the chair).

Sensory-friendly
KultureCity partner: sensory bags and headphones at Guest Services (200 Level at Gate 1). Quiet areas at Gates 2 and 3 and behind Guest Services outside Section 201 (arrange via 613-599-0122).
Hearing
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services outside Section 201—call at least 24 hours ahead; you can bring your own. Senators play-by-play is on FM 107.5. No captioning info listed.
ASL interpreters
Concerts and shows only (not Senators games); request at least 30 days ahead at 613-599-0122.
Service animals
Certified service animals allowed—carry documentation. No relief area listed.
📞 613-599-0122Official accessibility guide ↗

🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy

Bags
Only a clutch or wallet smaller than 4×6×1.5 in. (no metal chain strap); no clear bags, purses or backpacks.
Bag check
No bag or coat check.
Outside food
No outside food or drinks; guests with allergies or medical conditions can bring their own (call 613-599-0122).
Water bottles
Empty refillable water bottles are allowed; no full bottles or cans.
Refill stations
Water filling stations throughout the arena.
Re-entry
No re-entry.

Not allowed & exceptions

  • Medical and diaper bags allowed via Gate 3 with screening
  • Umbrellas
  • Coolers
  • Air horns and noisemakers
  • Helium balloons

⚠️ Check before you go: A Senators ticket page still mentions an older 12×12×6 in. bag limit; the arena's current guide says 4×6×1.5 in., which we show.

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

🧳 Visiting Canadian Tire Centre as an away fan

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