CN Centre

Best seats

About 6,000 seats in a fairly steep bowl, with suites along one side and standing room at the top; the views are good everywhere. Section M is the alcohol-free section for Cougars games.

Parking

The CN Centre lot is free for all event attendees. Paid VIP parking on the east side, sold per event through TicketsNorth, gets you closer stalls and priority exit; snow can limit space in winter. (Free (VIP passes extra) CAD)

Getting there

2187 Ospika Blvd, in parkland in the southwest of the city: take 15th Avenue to Ospika Blvd, then turn right into the lot after two blocks. BC Transit buses #5, #15 and #55 stop at the door.

Bar scene

The arena is in a parkland setting with no bar strip next door. Bars inside are open during games, and you can carry drinks to your seat outside Section M.

Pre-game bars

• The Canadian Brewhouse — Sports bar at 3036 Recplace Dr that has hosted official Cougars road-playoff watch parties; drive rather than walk.

Insider tips

• Large purses and backpacks are banned, as are air horns and other artificial noisemakers.
• No re-entry, including for smoking.
• Section M is alcohol-free for Cougars games; elsewhere you can take drinks to your seat.
• Every guest, including infants, needs a ticket unless the event says otherwise.
• Watch for the train-themed Zambonis, a nod to sponsor CN.