Canadian Tire Centre

• Driving & Parking
  From Highway 417 Trans-Canada, take the Palladium Drive exit. Parking in the arena lots. The suburban location means ample parking and easier traffic than downtown arenas.
• Public Transit
  OC Transpo operates special game-night bus service from downtown Ottawa to the arena. Regular bus routes also serve Kanata, but the suburban location makes driving the most common option.
  • Train
    The main route 404 departs from Tunney's Pasture Station, connecting directly from the O-Train Line 1, as there is no direct rail line to the arena.
  • Bus Lines
    OC Transpo operates special 400-series game-night buses Routes 404, 405, and 406 that connect major city hubs and Park & Ride lots directly to the arena. Local Kanata buses Routes 62 and 162 detour to nearby Huntmar Road an hour before the game to avoid traffic.
• Rideshare
  Uber, Lyft, and traditional taxis utilize the drop-off and pick-up zone directly in front of Gate 1 on Frank Finnigan Way. There are no dedicated rideshare zones in the outer parking lots, meaning post-game pickups can experience heavy delays and surge pricing.

Bars & Restaurants

• The Cheshire Cat Pub
  A British-style pub on March Road in Kanata near the arena, offering British fare, craft beer, and a pre-game atmosphere. A neighborhood institution.
• The Glen Scottish Pub & Restaurant
  A Scottish-themed pub near the arena with a warm atmosphere, pub food, and a selection of Scotch whisky.
• Crazy Horse Stonegrill Steakhouse & Saloon
  A steakhouse near the arena where steaks are cooked on volcanic stone at your table. A unique dining experience.
• Braumeister Bierhalle
  A German-style beer hall near the arena with craft beer, sausages, and communal tables.
• Centre Ice Sports Bar
  A sports bar near the arena with a game-night atmosphere, cold beer, and standard bar fare.
• Mr Shawarma Restaurant (Kanata)
  A shawarma restaurant near the arena. Ottawa has a thriving shawarma scene. One of the best in Canada and this spot serves quality wraps and platters.

Neighborhood Attractions

• Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
  A fascinating Cold War-era bunker built to shelter Canada's government leaders during a nuclear attack, located in Carp about 20 minutes from the arena. The 100,000-square-foot underground facility is now a museum.
• Bell Sensplex
  A multi-rink sports complex near the arena that serves as the Senators' practice facility.
• Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
  A shopping center near the arena for pregame browsing.
• Tanger Outlets Ottawa
  An outlet shopping center near the arena.
• CARP Farmers' Market
  A community farmers' market in the village of Carp near the arena, offering local produce and artisan goods (seasonal).

• Retired Numbers
  • #11 Daniel Alfredsson
    Retired in 2016 to honor the modern franchise’s greatest player and all-time leader in goals, assists, and points
  • #4 Chris Phillips
    Retired in 2020 to honor "The Big Rig," the franchise's all-time leader in games played
  • #25 Chris Neil
    Retired in February 2023. He was a beloved franchise enforcer and heart-and-soul physical presence who played 17 seasons in Ottawa.
  • #8 Frank Finnigan
    The historical exception. This number was retired on the modern team's opening night in 1992 to honor "The Shawville Express," an integral star of the original 1927 Stanley Cup-winning Ottawa Senators franchise. He championed the return of the modern NHL franchise to Ottawa before passing away right before they took the ice.
• The Ring of Honour
  Ring of Honour display to immortalize key members of the franchise who didn't necessarily have a jersey number to retire, or to honor staff who made major contributions.
  • Bryan Murray
    The legendary former head coach and general manager who guided the team to the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. He was the inaugural inductee in 2016.
  • Wade Redden
    The elite franchise defenseman who was inducted during the team's 30th-anniversary celebrations.
  • Dr. Don Chow
    The longtime, respected team physician who spent decades serving the organization.
  • Jacques Martin
    Inducted on January 24, 2026. Martin is the franchise’s all-time leader in coaching wins and transformed the Senators from an expansion team into a perennial Stanley Cup contender in the late '90s and early 2000s.
• Banners
  • 2006 Eastern Conference Champions banner.
  • 2002 Presidents' Trophy Winners banner
  • Division Champions banners 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006
• The Original Senators Tributes
  Though the team doesn't have a museum, the concourse walls feature murals and historical timelines tracking the original franchise’s 11 Stanley Cups.

• Club Bell
  Sections 109-113: Located in the lower bowl where the Senators attack twice, this is the arena's premier luxury club. Features Loge boxes, Luxe seats, a private entrance, and access to the Club Bell Lounge with all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic drinks.
• The Loft
  Suite 208: Positioned right at center ice, this high-end social lounge hybrid offers luxury plush seating, private washrooms, an in-suite host, and all-inclusive gourmet dining.
• Molson Canadian Fan Deck & Bar Top Loges
  Sections 214-216: A social, energetic 200-level zone featuring an active bar and a live DJ. Seats are split between premium leather VIP chairs and private 4-person Bar Top Loges, all served by in-seat wait staff.
• Private & Shared Luxury Suites
  Spanning the 200 and 400 levels, these spaces accommodate 15–20 guests with private balconies, internal living areas, private bathrooms, and custom catering options. "Fan Shared" tickets are also sold individually for select games.
• Signature Club Seats
  200 Level: Padded, extra-wide seats with optimal hockey sightlines. Includes private club concourse/lounge access, in-seat wait service, and dedicated valet parking privileges.

• Signature Items
  BeaverTails a flat, stretched pastry topped with sweet toppings, an Ottawa/Canadian specialty are a fan favorite. Shawarma wraps and poutine reflect Ottawa's food culture.
• Gabriel Pizza
  Sections 105, 207, 223: The official pizza provider of the Ottawa Senators. They serve thick, cheesy, satisfying local-style slices straight from the oven.
• Smoke’s Poutinerie
  Sections 206 & 225: The prominent vendor handling the arena’s poutine game. They serve up classic fresh-cut fries with rich gravy and St-Albert cheese curds, alongside heavily loaded specialty variations.
• Golden Palace Egg Rolls
  Featured at TSN Lounge, Section 113: Ottawa's legendary, iconic, thick-wrapper pork and cabbage egg rolls are served fresh right here.
• Tim Hortons
  Sections 105, 206, and active across all Capital Eats kiosks: Canada’s quintessential coffee spot, serving hot coffee, iced caps, and Timbits throughout the game.
• Bytown Grill
  Section 119: A premium grill spot serving gourmet, freshly seared burgers with custom toppings and hand-cut fries. Its 2026 signature item is the Canadian Cubano—a hearty sandwich packed with Canadian peameal bacon, black forest ham, maple cheddar, and bread & butter pickles.
• Law & Orders
  Section 206: A savory burger and hot dog stand specializing in hand-cut fries, heavy onion rings, and thick, classic milkshakes.
• Lone Star Cantina
  Section 107: Bringing Texas-style tex-mex to Kanata, this stand serves quick, freshly made tortilla chips, salsa, warm queso dip, and signature margaritas.
• Capital Eats & Sens Express
  Sections 203, 206, 217, 224, 227: The arena's high-efficiency baseline concessions, built to keep lines moving. They serve standard stadium classics like stadium hot dogs, large soft pretzels, loaded nachos, and refillable popcorn buckets
• Drink MKT & Drink EXP
  Sections 120 & 322: Quick-turnaround express kiosks utilizing a self-serve format. Fans can grab quick items like bottled drinks, canned craft beers, candy, and pre-popped popcorn.
• Wayne Gretzky Distillery Cocktail Lounge
  Section 109: An elegant, upscale concourse lounge serving high-end craft cocktails mixed exclusively with Wayne Gretzky Estate's premium spirits and whiskies.
• Legacy Social
  100 Level, adjacent to the Sens Store: A highly energetic pregame bar featuring an extensive drink list and "Brady's Burger"—a specialized 4-ounce fresh bison burger created by team captain Brady Tkachuk. A portion of every burger sold here goes directly to the Boys + Girls Club of Ottawa.
• Bert's Bar
  Gate 1 Main Entrance / Section 102: The official, raucous Sens Army pregame headquarters. It opens 2.5 hours before puck drop and features 23 big screens, stone-fired pizzas, fresh burgers, and live music on weekend game nights.
• Coors Light Chill Zone
  Upper 200 Level: Rebranded but still accessible via stairs at sections 223 and 226. It offers a casual pub-like setting serving traditional draught beers, wings, and classic pub fare.
• Club CIBC
  A lounge-inspired gastro-pub space offering sophisticated "small plates" and an extensive wine list from their private collection, The Vault.