Montreal Canadiens
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1909 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal
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City
Montréal
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State
Québec
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Venue name
Bell Centre
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Zip code
H3B 4C9
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Parking
Cheapest
Off-site downtown private lots/garages, often cheaper than the on-site garage; transit is generally the cheapest option
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Guide url
https://centrebell.ca/en (Directions & Parking section); advance parking via BestParking/Parking Access
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Accessible parking
22 accessible parking stalls in the on-site lot; accessible drop-off in the front fire lane
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Hours
Event days the on-site garage opens at noon; non-event days approx. 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
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Payment
Credit and debit cards only (cashless; cards accepted, cash not)
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Prepaid
Yes — advance/pre-paid parking available online via BestParking and Parking Access
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Prices
On-site garage approx. C$29 for Canadiens games (secondary sources cite event rates of roughly C$20–C$45); about C$15 non-event daily
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Overview
Bell Centre offers multiple parking options including the Bell Centre Garage (directly beneath the arena with 500 spaces) and several Indigo parking lots within a 5-minute walk. Event rates typically range from $20-$40 CAD. Pre-paid parking available. ADA parking in the Bell Centre Garage.
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Public transport
STM Metro Orange line to Lucien-L'Allier (next door, connected via underground tunnel); also near Bonaventure station and Central Station. Bus routes 36, 61, 107, 150, 178 stop nearby
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (downtown urban venue; no tailgating)
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Traffic
Route 720 (Autoroute Ville-Marie) into downtown; René-Lévesque Blvd. and Rue Peel/de la Montagne around the arena are congested pre/post-event
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Types
On-site underground garage beneath the arena plus numerous private/off-site downtown lots and garages
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Public transportation
Airport connection
From YUL (Montréal-Trudeau), STM 747 express bus to downtown (Bonaventure/Central Station area), then short walk or Metro to the arena
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App
STM app, Chrono (Exo/ARTM), Transit app, and Google/Apple Maps for real-time schedules
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Best option
Metro Orange line to Lucien-L'Allier, then the indoor tunnel directly into the arena
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Bus routes
STM bus routes 36, 61, 107, 150, 178 stop near the arena
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Fare
STM single fare C$3.75 (approx.); OPUS card or contactless/mobile payment accepted (one-trip fare cited around C$3.50–C$3.75)
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Ferry
N/A — indoor downtown arena (no ferry service)
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Nearest station
Lucien-L'Allier (STM Metro Orange line and Exo commuter rail), directly adjacent and connected by underground tunnel
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Overview
STM Metro Orange Line: Lucien-L'Allier station is directly connected to the Bell Centre via indoor walkway. Bonaventure station (Orange Line) is a 5-minute walk. STM bus routes 36, 61, 107, 150, 427 serve the area. STM single fare: $3.75 CAD. The Bell Centre is connected to the Underground City pedestrian network.
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Rail lines
Metro Orange line; Exo commuter rail (Vaudreuil–Hudson, Candiac, Saint-Jérôme lines) at Lucien-L'Allier; near Bonaventure Metro and Central Station
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Tips
The underground connection keeps you out of winter cold; Metro is the fastest post-game exit. Signage is in French — watch for "Lucien-L'Allier."
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Walking distance
Essentially zero from Lucien-L'Allier (connected indoors); about 0.5 mi (10 min) from Peel station on the Green line
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no official shuttle
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Cost
N/A — no official shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official shuttle
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Frequency
N/A — no official shuttle (Metro runs frequent service on event nights)
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Notes
The arena's direct underground connection to Lucien-L'Allier Metro/commuter rail effectively replaces the need for a shuttle
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Operator
N/A — no official shuttle
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Pickup
N/A — no official shuttle
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service. The Bell Centre is directly connected to Lucien-L'Allier metro station and is adjacent to the Gare Centrale train station, providing extensive transit connectivity.
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Routes
N/A — no official team/arena shuttle; arena relies on the STM Metro and bus network
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Schedule
N/A — no official shuttle
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Bicycles
Overview
BIXI bike-share stations located on Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal and René Lévesque Boulevard. Bike racks available near the main entrance. Dedicated bike lanes on de Maisonneuve Boulevard.
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Rack locations
Public bike racks on surrounding downtown streets and plazas near the arena; no large dedicated arena bike compound published
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Share distance
BIXI stations within a short walk (a block or two) of the arena downtown
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Share provider
BIXI Montréal (operated with Lyft Urban Solutions)
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Share station
Yes — BIXI Montréal stations located near the arena downtown
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Tips
BIXI now operates year-round in Montréal, including winter, making it viable for game nights; use the BIXI app to find the nearest open station/dock
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Valet
N/A — no published bike valet service
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
22 accessible parking stalls in the on-site lot (Canada uses accessible-parking permits rather than "ADA")
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Contact
Box office 1-855-219-0576 or 1-877-668-8269 (TTY) to arrange accessible seating; see centrebell.ca/en/accessibility-guide
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Dropoff
Drop-off available in the fire lane at the front entrance of the building for guests with mobility needs
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Fun fact
Accessible wheelchair seating in Row N of the 100 level offers direct street-level door access, easing entry and exit
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Overview
Bell Centre is fully ADA-compliant with accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. The metro connection provides accessible indoor access. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits available at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible washrooms on the main and balcony levels (one stall each in men's and women's plus an all-gender accessible washroom near the south-east lobby)
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Service animals
Guide dogs and service dogs welcome; guests with service animals are seated in accessible areas to allow extra space, and certification may be required
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating with a companion seat on the 100 (red) level, Row N, with direct access to street-level doors; additional accessible seating on the balcony level
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Largely cashless — card and mobile payments are the norm throughout concessions and parking
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Craft beer
Molson products plus local/craft beers on tap (Molson Ex Zone bar); most beers priced above C$10
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Fun fact
The Canadiens were early pioneers of in-arena mobile food ordering and on-ice projection shows now copied across the NHL
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Local
"Le Marché" market area on the M2 level with stands for Texas BBQ, tacos, sushi, poutine and more; six in-house restaurants within the building
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Mobile ordering
Yes — in-app mobile food ordering offered via the Canadiens/Bell Centre app ("At the Bell Centre" features)
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Notable stands
Le Marché (M2), Club Desjardins premium food (200 level), Molson Ex Zone live-band bar, and six sit-down restaurants
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Outside food policy
Outside food/beverage generally not permitted; small exceptions for medical/infant needs. Confirm current bag/food policy at centrebell.ca
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Parking Apps Accepted
BestParking / Parking Access for advance parking; on-site garage is card/debit only
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Overview
Bell Centre features a premier food and beverage program highlighting Montréal's culinary scene, including smoked meat, poutine, local craft beer, and premium dining. The Canadiens Team Store (Tricolore Sports) is on the main concourse.
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Signature food
Poutine (fries, gravy, cheese curds) paired with a Molson Canadian; Montréal smoked meat is a local staple
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Venue history
Architect
Local consortium — LeMay & Associates with LeMoyne Lapointe Magne (project managed by IBI/DAA Group; built by Magil Construction)
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Construction cost
C$270 million (about C$499 million in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted its first Stanley Cup Final games in 2021 (Games 3 & 4 vs. Tampa Bay); 2009 NHL All-Star Game; 2009 and 2022 NHL Drafts; 2025 4 Nations Face-Off (co-host); 1997 WWE "Montreal Screwjob." PWHL women's hockey attendance record (21,105) set April 20, 2024
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Fun fact
One of only two NHL arenas (with TD Garden in Boston) that still uses an old-style siren — inherited from the Montreal Forum — to mark the end of periods instead of a horn
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Original capacity
21,273 for ice hockey (1996–2014)
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Original name
Molson Centre (Centre Molson); renamed Bell Centre on September 1, 2002, when Bell Canada acquired naming rights
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Overview
Opened March 16, 1996 as the Molson Centre. The Montreal Canadiens are the most successful franchise in NHL history with 24 Stanley Cup championships. The Bell Centre has hosted NHL All-Star Games, the NHL Draft, and countless iconic hockey moments. The Canadiens celebrated the Bell Centre's 30th anniversary in March 2026.
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Records
Largest crowd for a women's hockey game (21,105, April 2024); among the NHL's highest-attendance arenas with near-continuous sellouts since October 2005
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Renovations
$100 million renovation announced October 2015 — all-new seats, renovated concourses/concessions, new restaurants, public Wi-Fi; Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal made pedestrian-only. New scoreboard 2008; redesigned scoreboard with rounded edges installed 2024
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Retired numbers
15 retired numbers worn by 18 players hang from the rafters — 1 Plante, 2 Harvey, 3 Harper, 4 Béliveau, 5 Geoffrion, 5 Robinson, 7 Morenz, 9 Richard (M.), 10 Lafleur, 12 Moore & Cournoyer, 16 Henri Richard & Lach, 18 Savard, 19 Robinson/Larry Robinson, 23 Gainey, 29 Dryden, 33 Roy — plus 24 Stanley Cup championship banners and an honorary Montréal Expos banner
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed climate-controlled indoor arena with public Wi-Fi; directly connected to the Underground City and Lucien-L'Allier station for weather-protected access
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Elevation
Approx. 56 ft (17 m) above sea level (downtown Montréal)
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Levels
Three tiers — 100 level ("the reds"), 200 level (Club Desjardins, between corporate-box levels), and 300 upper level (includes Ford Zone and Family Zone)
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Premium
Two levels of private/corporate boxes plus Club Desjardins premium seating with larger seats and complimentary food/non-alcoholic drinks; six restaurants
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 21,105. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The Bell Centre is the largest hockey arena in the world by seating capacity.
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Scoreboard
Center-hung video board redesigned in 2024 with rounded edges and smaller angled internal screens for lower-bowl fans (replaced 2008 four-panel board that was once the NHL's largest)
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Shared tenants
Montréal Victoire (PWHL) plays select games here; hosts NBA preseason (NBA Canada Series), 2026 WNBA Toronto Tempo games, concerts, UFC, WWE/AEW, and figure skating. Historic tenants: Montreal Roadrunners (RHI), Montreal Rocket (QMJHL), Montreal Express (NLL)
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Surface
Standard NHL ice, 200 ft x 85 ft (61 m x 26 m)
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