Ottawa Senators
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1000 Palladium Drive
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City
Ottawa (Kanata district)
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State
Ontario
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Venue name
Canadian Tire Centre
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Parking
Cheapest
Free Kanata Park & Ride (Terry Fox Station) with OC Transpo event-bus shuttle; fans also use free offsite parking at Palladium Auto Park (west) and Silver Seven Road office/Costco area (east), both roughly a 1-mile walk
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Guide url
https://www.canadiantirecentre.com/plan-your-visit-1/directions-parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible parking available on-site near arena entrances; arrive early as spaces are limited
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Payment
Indigo Neo Parking App (Slap Shot lots, contactless mobile payment); prepaid passes via Ticketmaster; card and mobile payment (cashless emphasis)
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Premium
Yes — premium/passholder-only lots closest to the arena are reserved for season-ticket and pass holders
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Prepaid
Yes — prepaid parking passes and lot reservations available online through Ticketmaster
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Prices
General/Slap Shot parking ~C$20 for NHL games (C$25 for concerts, C$20 for family events); typical general range C$15-25, premium nights ~C$30-40
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Overview
Canadian Tire Centre offers extensive on-site parking with approximately 6,500 spaces across multiple lots (Lots 1-5, 9). General parking, Priority parking, and Valet parking available. Pre-paid parking encouraged. Event rates range from $12-$30 CAD. Accessible parking available in Lot 1.
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Public transport
OC Transpo 400-series Event routes (404, 405, 406) plus regular Routes 62 and 162 serve the arena on event days
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (no organized tailgating program published)
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Traffic
Highway 417 (Trans-Canada) at the Palladium Drive exit; Huntmar Road and Palladium Drive approaches congest heavily pre/post-event
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Types
On-site surface lots surrounding the arena, including passholder-only premium lots and pay lots; contactless "Slap Shot" lots (Lots 5, 6, 7, 9); accessible parking; free Park & Ride options offsite
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Public transportation
Airport connection
No direct transit; Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is reached via O-Train Line 2/connections to downtown, then Event/regular bus to the arena (transfers required)
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App
OC Transpo website and app (octranspo.com); Presto
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Best option
Free Kanata Park & Ride at Terry Fox Station with Event Route 404, or direct 400-series Event route from your nearest station
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Bus routes
OC Transpo Event Routes 404, 405, 406 (400-series); regular Routes 62 (weekday) and 162 (7 days/week from Kanata/Stittsville)
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Fare
OC Transpo single fare C$3.75; Presto card, OC Transpo app, and contactless payment accepted
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Ferry
N/A — inland suburban arena
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Nearest station
No rail directly at the arena; nearest O-Train (LRT) connection is at Tunney's Pasture Station (Line 1), linked to the arena by Event Route 404
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Overview
OC Transpo provides limited regular bus service (Route 62) to the Canadian Tire Centre area from Tunney's Pasture. The specially-organized 'Sens Special' buses from Park & Ride lots (operational on game days only) are the preferred public transit option. No O-Train (light rail) service to Kanata.
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Rail lines
O-Train Line 1 (Confederation Line) connects to event buses; no rail line serves the arena directly
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Tips
Return-trip schedules are not posted online; buses depart ~15 minutes after the event ends and serve the same stations as inbound trips
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Walking distance
Event buses and Routes 62/162 stop at/near the arena; detour stops on Huntmar Road and Palladium Drive are a short walk pre-event
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Shuttles
Accessibility
OC Transpo buses are wheelchair-accessible (low-floor, ramp-equipped)
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Cost
OC Transpo regular fare C$3.75 (single fare); Kanata Park & Ride parking is free
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Dropoff
Canadian Tire Centre on-site transit drop area
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Frequency
Service scaled to event size; return trips depart approximately every few minutes starting ~15 minutes after event end
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Notes
400-series routes only operate for major events and require regular fare; Routes 62/162 detour to nearby Huntmar Road and Palladium Drive stops starting about an hour before major events
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Operator
OC Transpo (City of Ottawa transit)
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Park ride
Terry Fox Station (Kanata) Park & Ride is the primary free lot; other stations along the 400-series routes also offer Park & Ride
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Pickup
Transit stations and Park & Ride lots — Tunney's Pasture, Terry Fox, Trim, Place d'Orléans, Riverview, Strandherd, Fallowfield (varies by route)
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Overview
OC Transpo operates the 'Sens Special' express bus service from various Park & Ride lots across Ottawa directly to the Canadian Tire Centre on game days. The service is included with game ticket. Multiple routes serve different parts of the city.
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Routes
OC Transpo 400-series Event bus routes function as the de facto shuttle network (404 from Tunney's Pasture, 405 from Orléans, 406 from Barrhaven); free Kanata Park & Ride shuttle from Terry Fox Station
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Schedule
Event routes run before events and depart ~15 minutes after the event ends; Park & Ride shuttle runs roughly 90 minutes before and up to 60 minutes after events. Return-trip schedules not published online
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Bicycles
Overview
Bike racks are available near the main entrance. Limited bike infrastructure in the Kanata area.
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Share cost
N/A
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Share distance
N/A — not available in the immediate area
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Share provider
N/A — no bike share serving the Kanata arena area
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Share station
No bike-share station at the arena; Kanata's suburban setting is not served by Ottawa's downtown bike-share network
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Tips
The arena is ~25 km from downtown Ottawa in suburban Kanata; cycling is uncommon for events given highway access and winter conditions
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking on-site near entrances (Canada uses Accessible Parking Permit standards rather than ADA); limited, arrive early
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices available; inquire at Guest Services
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Contact
Guest Services / arena main line (613) 599-0100; accessible ticketing via Ticketmaster 1-877-788-3267; see canadiantirecentre.com/plan-your-visit-1/accessibility-guide
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off available near arena entrances (Gate 3 area for wheelchair assistance)
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Fun fact
Wheelchair escorts are available from Gate 3 to transport guests to and from their seats (the venue keeps a limited stock of wheelchairs for in-venue transport only)
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Overview
Canadian Tire Centre is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. Accessible parking in Lot 1. Elevators serve every level. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
Accessible/barrier-free restrooms available on all concourses
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Service animals
Service animals are welcome; per the venue's Accessible Customer Service Policy
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Wheelchair seating
Dedicated wheelchair-accessible seating locations throughout the bowl; book via Ticketmaster (1-877-788-3267)
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — Canadian Tire Centre operates as a cashless/card-and-mobile venue
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Fun fact
The Ledge on the upper concourse is a standing pub-style viewing area behind the 400 level, letting fans watch the game while grabbing a drink
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Local
Golden Palace egg rolls (popular local Ottawa Chinese restaurant), Smoke's Poutinerie, plus Pizza Pizza and Tim Hortons (Ontario staples)
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Notable stands
Smoke's Poutinerie, Bert's bar (main concourse), The Ledge pub (upper concourse behind 400 level), Golden Palace egg roll stands
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Outside food policy
Outside food and beverage generally not permitted; sealed water and medical/infant exceptions may apply — see arena A-Z guide
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Parking Apps Accepted
Indigo Neo Parking App (Slap Shot lots); Ticketmaster for prepaid parking
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Overview
Canadian Tire Centre features local Ottawa food options, classic arena fare, and craft beer from Ontario breweries. The Senators Team Store is on the main concourse. Mobile ordering available.
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Signature food
Poutine from Smoke's Poutinerie (Canadian chain with multiple stands); the Caesar cocktail is a venue favourite
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Venue history
Architect
Rossetti Architects with Murray & Murray Architects
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Construction cost
Approximately CA$170 million (1996 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted the Senators' 2007 run to the Stanley Cup Final; the 2017 playoff run that fell one goal short of the Cup Final; numerous major concerts as Ottawa's largest indoor venue
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Fun fact
The arena opened as "The Palladium" and has carried four names (Palladium, Corel Centre, Scotiabank Place, Canadian Tire Centre) — and sits ~25 km from downtown Ottawa, a key driver behind the proposed LeBreton Flats arena
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Original capacity
18,500 for hockey (1996-2005)
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Original name
The Palladium (renamed Corel Centre in February 1996)
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Overview
Opened January 15, 1996 as the Palladium. The Senators reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2007. The arena has undergone multiple naming changes (Corel Centre, Scotiabank Place, Canadian Tire Centre). The Senators plan to move to a new downtown arena at LeBreton Flats in the early 2030s.
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Renovations
Renovations/upgrades in 2005, 2012, 2015-2017, and 2025; name changes — Corel Centre (1996), Scotiabank Place (2006), Canadian Tire Centre (2013)
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Retired numbers
Daniel Alfredsson No. 11, Chris Phillips No. 4, Chris Neil No. 25; plus banners honoring the original (pre-1934) Senators franchise Stanley Cups
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed indoor arena; fans note the concourse can be drafty/cold on winter nights
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Elevation
Approximately 295 ft (90 m) above sea level (Kanata, Ottawa area)
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Levels
Lower bowl (100 level), club/middle level (200 level), upper bowl (300/400 level) plus a top-level standing concourse
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Premium
Luxury suites and club seating available (suites sold via SuiteHop and team premium sales)
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: 18,652. Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena features a traditional bowl design located in suburban Kanata.
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Shared tenants
Primary tenant is the Ottawa Senators (NHL); the arena also hosts concerts and major events; the OHL Ottawa 67's have historically used the venue for select games. No permanent co-tenant in 2026
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Surface
NHL regulation ice sheet, 200 ft x 85 ft
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