Meridian Centre
St. Catharines · Home of 🏒 Niagara IceDogs
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Meridian Centre?
- Meridian Centre in St. Catharines is home to the Niagara IceDogs (OHL).
- What is the closest airport to Meridian Centre?
- Buffalo (BUF) is the closest major airport, about 38 miles (61 km) from Meridian Centre — roughly 54 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Meridian Centre?
- There's no general parking on site during games; on-site spaces are converted to accessible-permit parking.
- How do you get to Meridian Centre without a car?
- Niagara Transit is free on all routes for fans with a valid game ticket, starting 3 hours before puck drop and running post-game until end of service (nrtransit.ca/icedogs).
✈️🚗 Getting to Meridian Centre
Nearest major airport: Buffalo (BUF) — about 38 mi / 54 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
There's no general parking on site during games; on-site spaces are converted to accessible-permit parking. The arena recommends the downtown Ontario Street or Carlisle Street garages, which connect via bridge entrances. (Varies by garage CAD)
Getting there
The arena is at 1 David S Howes Way in downtown St. Catharines. Niagara Transit is free with a valid IceDogs ticket from 3 hours before puck drop until end of service that night.
Bar scene
Downtown St. Paul St is a short walk away; IceDogs partner Fiddler's Pour House runs a post-game promo when the Dogs score 5+.
Pre-game bars
- Fiddler's Pour House — 149 St Paul St; free small poutine with a drink purchase the day after the IceDogs score 5+ (show ticket, dine-in)
Insider tips
- Ride Niagara Transit free by showing your game ticket.
- Bags must be soft-sided and no larger than 12x12x12 in.; there are walk-through metal detectors.
- Concessions are mostly cashless; there are only limited cash points, and only at IceDogs games.
- Strict no re-entry once scanned.
- Alcohol service ends at the 10-minute mark of the 3rd period.
🧳 Visiting Meridian Centre as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Buffalo (BUF) (BUF). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 23Erie Otters at IceDogs OHL
- Fri, Oct 30North Bay Battalion at IceDogs OHL
- Sun, Nov 1Peterborough Petes at IceDogs OHL
- Thu, Nov 5Brampton Steelheads at IceDogs OHL
- Sun, Nov 15Erie Otters at IceDogs OHL
- Thu, Nov 19Saginaw Spirit at IceDogs OHL
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