Canadian Tire Center (Ottawa, Ontario)

Canadian Tire Center is a multifunctional sports complex in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is the home arena for the Ottawa Senators (NHL) team, and it also hosts the games of the University Basketball Championship.

When opened in January 1996, it was called “Palladium”, from February 1996 to February 2006 it was called “Corel Center”, from 2006 to 2013, “Scotiabank -Place”. The complex also houses the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, several restaurants and a fitness complex. Including standing places, the arena can accommodate 20,500 people.

General information

Official site: http://www.canadiantirecentre.com/ 

Arena capacity: 18,652 spectators 

Address: 1000 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5, Canada

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 45 ° 17′49 ″ n. 75 ° 55′38 ″ W. 

Year of construction: January 15, 1996 

Cost of construction: 255 million dollars 

Field: lawn with several surfaces of 600,000 square feet (56,000 m2) 

Canadian Tire Center Seating Plan

Club Bell

Situated behind the net, where senators attack twice, the impressive Club Bell seats offer the very best hockey experience at the Canadian Tire Center.

All Club Bell ticket holders will pass to the private entrance to the arena and will have access to the upscale Club Bell Lounge, offering all-inclusive meals and non-alcoholic drinks.

The seats consist of luxurious options that vary between the plush and soft Luxe seats (situated in the two-letter rows of seats) and the unique Loge seats, which are comfortable office-style seats with personal overhang (in the L1-L39 rows).

Molson Canadien Fan Deck

Situated at level 200 behind the net, where senators attack twice, places for Molson Canadien fan decks can be found in sections 214-216. Ticket holders receive an on-site wait and access to a private bar situated directly above the seating area.

Recommended seats for children and families

Section 326:

• Lots of concessions nearby;
• Makes trips to the hall fast and easy, always convenient for attracting family to the game;
• Lower ticket prices due to seating at the top level.

Recommended places for guest impressions

The sections Club Bell 109, Club Bell 110, Club Bell 111 and Club Bell 112:

• All inclusive food and soft drinks;
• Access to the ultra-exclusive Bell Lounge;
• Next to the net where Sens attack two times.

Recommended places for parties and socializing

Section 323:

• Right next to the pub on the upper level;
• Great place to take drinks and chat while playing;
• Ticket prices are at the lower level because they are at the upper level.

Recommended places for great ice views

K-R lines in sections 105, 106, 107, and 115:

• Amazing views from the ice center in the center at the lowest seating level.
• Ideal seat height to keep track of all activities.

Sections 110, 111 and 112:

• Great views from the bottom of the seat and close to the action;
• On that side of the ice, where the senators shoot twice, there are more chances to be near the place where the home team scores;
• Some seats in the first row are situated opposite the glass, with a breathtaking view of the game.

Obstructed zone

Section 308. There is a camera blocking your view of a piece of ice. And if you have the misfortune of being behind some slopes, they can effectively block half of the rink.

Where to buy tickets?

The ticket office is situated in the eastern part of the building at the main entrance, at exit 1. Opening hours from Labor Day to the end of the season in the Ottawa Senator from 10:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Saturday. In the off-season, the ticket office is open from 10:00 to 16:00 from Mondays to Fridays and is closed on Saturdays, with the exception of events.

The box office is closed for all official holidays, except during events. When an event occurs during off-hours, the ticket office is open from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Canadian Tire Center ticket office does not sell tickets in person on the first day of sale, excluding hockey in Ottawa.

Tickets for all events at the Canadian Tire Center, including Ottawa senators singles, can be purchased at any time by visiting Ticketmaster.ca.

The return on investment in the Senators game is what you expect from an average NHL experience.

Tickets for senators will cost from 31 to 250 dollars. Coke Zero offers a $30 ticket and may be the place you want to be. Parking will cost from 10 to 15 dollars, and the price of benefits — this is what you expect from the NHL.

In Ottawa, you will find quite a pleasant atmosphere and decent support from fans. However, the senators will not provide such experience as you can find in Chicago or Montreal. You will have a good time in Ottawa, but you will surely pay for it.

How to get there?

From Highway 417 there are two exits that lead you to the Canadian Tire Center; these are the exits of Terry Fox and Dr. Palladium Drive. When using the Palladium Drive exit from Hwy 417, traffic can reach the site north or south when arriving at the Canadian Tire Center.

Tip: There are fewer traffic jams on the days of games or major events on the Palladium Drive North route. On these nights you should also allow yourself more time to drive and park.

Get Google Maps Directions for each highway exit option here: Terry Fox Exit, North Palladium Drive Exit and South Palladium Exit Drive.

Tip: There are fewer traffic jams on the days of games or major events on the Palladium Drive North route. On these nights you should also allow yourself more time to drive and park. You can even buy prepaid parking.

From the city center of Ottawa

The Canadian Tire Center is a 15-minute drive from the center of Ottawa — on Highway 417 (Queensway) west to the Palladium Drive exit. This 4-way junction for a specific arena will lead you straight to the doors of the Canadian Tire Center.

From the south of Ottawa

If you are coming from the south of Ottawa, take Highway 31 or Highway 416 to 417. Head west on Highway 417 to the Palladium Drive exit.

From Outaouais Region

From the Outaouais region, take the Portage Bridge across the Ottawa River. Continue along Wellington Street to Lyon Street and south on Lyon Street to 417 (Queensway). Follow Queensway west to the Palladium Drive exit.

From the west of Ottawa

If you are coming from the west, choose Highway 7 (Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth) or Highway 17 (Almonte, Pakenham, Arnprior, Renfrew) to Highway 417 (Queensway). Follow Queensway east to the Palladium Drive exit.

Parking

The quickest and easiest way to pay for parking is to buy a parking ticket on www.ticketmaster.ca site. Prepaid passes, cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

Take a look at the following passenger drop-off/pick-Up advices.

Arriving

Guests leaving passengers can take advantage of the Frank Finnigan route, situated directly in front of Gate 1 at the Canadian Tire Center.

Coming from the east, take the Palladium Drive exit from the highway. 417. Go north (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Blvd. Cyclone Taylor. Go to Frank Finnegan Way and turn right.

Coming from the west, exit Palladium Drive from Highway 417. Exit south (right) and follow the junction on Huntmar Drive. Turn left onto Huntmar Drive.  and  Turn right onto Cyclone Taylor Blvd. and drain straight. Go to Frank Finnegan Way and turn right.

Departing

Frank Finnigan Way — One Way South, before, during and after all the events at the Canadian Tire Center. Users must turn right (west) to Palladium Drive to exit.From here you have three options for exiting the site:

• Highway 417 through the Palladium Drive junction — drive straight through the traffic lights onto Huntmar Drive;
• Huntmar Drive south — turn left at the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive;
• Huntmar Drive north — turn right at the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive.

Charter buses/recreational vehicles

Parking for buses and recreational vehicles — $50 for full-size cars and $40 for half-sized cars.

Arriving

From the east, take the Terry Fox Drive exit off Highway 417 and turn left onto Terry Fox Drive. Turn right onto Palladium Drive and continue until Cyclone Taylor Blvd. Turn right onto Cyclone Taylor Blvd and turn left onto lot 6. Use the central cash desk to pay at the entrance and immediately turn right into the marked parking zone. All passengers should be disembarked and collected only in this area.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Exit south (right). Follow the interchange, remaining in the right lane, and proceed straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive and continue to Cyclone Taylor Blvd .. Turn left on Cyclone Taylor Blvd. and follow the directions above when entering lot 6.

Departing

Use the marked lane inside Lot 6 and take the traffic jam on Cyclone Taylor Boulevard when turning right from Lot 6.

Turn left (east) or right (west) on Palladium Drive if road conditions allow.

Take a look at the following limousine drop-offs/pick-ups advices.

Limousines can be delivered and pick up their customers at a car delivery point situated in Dodge Gate for a fee of $40. Pay cash only on the night of the event or purchase in advance, a package of 20 limousines passes from the office of Vinci Park. They can be paid by company check or cash.

Drivers will drop their passengers in the Dodge Gate. After disembarking customers drivers cannot stay in Dodge Gate. They will then go to the kiosk at station 2 (Cyclone Taylor and Huntmar) and pay a cashier fee of $40. Immediately to the right of the booth, drivers can see nine double parking spaces. The first limousine to arrive MUST park behind these zones to make space for all limousines. Limousine drivers who do not wish to stop for the duration of the event must still go through Lot 2 and pay a fee of $40 upon return and park in one of the places allotted to you. All limousine parking spots are provided in turn.

Vinci Park will provide two employees with radios to call limousines upon the arrival of their customers. Clients should be informed that they will need to contact a Vinci Park staff for a concierge desk situated at the second entrance to Dodge Gate. At this stage, customers must clarify the name of the limousine company and the name of the driver to ensure that the relevant limousine is called. Customers should call their limousine only when all passengers are ready to pick them up. After the limousine was called, an employee being in the booth on Lot 2 will inform the Driver that his clients are ready for export. Only a limousine called by a Vinci Park employee can precede the Dodge Gate.

Customers MUST NOT call drivers on their mobile phones to receive a car. After the driver has been notified by a Vinci Park employee that he can pick up his clients, he can continue on the right lane, following the fence on the south side of the lot. Then the drivers will climb the ramp to the right of them and continue driving along the blocking stone path. Drivers will then continue along the access road until they arrive at Dodge Gate, where they will greet and pick up their customers. The driver will then exit with the rest of the valet customers. (Limousines CANNOT stay on the access road for a long period of time.)

Lot number 1 — Only for passholders

Arriving

Coming from the east, take the Palladium Drive exit off Highway 417. Head north (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Blvd. Cyclone Taylor. Stay in the left lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Exit south (right) and follow the junction to Huntmar Rd. Turn left at Huntmar Drive and turn right at Cyclone Taylor Blvd. Exit to the left lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

Departing

All traffic is directed directly to the cyclone Taylor. On Huntmar Drive, you can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction. TIP — Access to the highway through the north loop of the Palladium Drive junction is usually faster.

Lot number 2 — Only for passholders

Arriving

Coming from the east, take the Palladium Drive exit off Highway 417. Head north (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Blvd. Cyclone Taylor. Drain in the center of the lane. As soon as you pass the entrance Lot 1/Valet Parking, take the right lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Exit south (right) and follow the junction to Huntmar Rd. Turn left at Huntmar and turn right at Cyclone Taylor Blvd.. Merge into the central lane. Passing the entrance to the parking lot 1/Valet, turn into the right lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

Departing

All traffic goes left on Cyclone Taylor Blvd. towards the Huntmar Drive. On Huntmar Drive, you can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction.

Tip: The arrival and departure of traffic is often easier on the NORTH loop of the Palladium Drive interchange.

Lot number 3 — Only for passholders and disabled parking

NOTE. To gain access to a parking lot for people with disabilities, customers must present a valid government permit for access to a valid public authority for affordable parking, after which you can either buy a regular parking ticket or present any prepaid parking ticket that you already purchased.

Arriving

To the east, take the Palladium Drive exit from Highway 417. Turn south (left). Follow the junction and go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive. Exit to the left lane. The entrance to Lot 3 is on your immediate left. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Turn south (right). Follow the interchange at Huntmar Rd. and go straight through the traffic lights. Exit to the left lane. The entrance to Lot 3 is on your immediate left. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

Departing

All traffic coming out of Lot 3 will be directed westwards (on the right) to Palladium Drive. From here you have three options for exiting the site:

• Hwy 417 through the Palladium Drive junction — go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. South — turn left at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. north — turn right at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.

Lot № 4 — Passholders and Premium Cash

Cash parking lot 4 costs $ 20. Please note that for customers wishing to purchase Lot 4 parking upon arrival, availability is limited.

Arriving

To the east, take the Palladium Drive exit from Highway 417. Turn south (left). Follow the junction and go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive. Exit to the far right lane. Prepare your parking ticket or cash to present to the participant.

Coming from the west, take the Palladium Drive exit from Highway 417. Exit south (right) and follow the intersection right through the traffic lights onto Huntmar Drive. Exit to the far right lane. Prepare your parking ticket or cash to present to the participant.

Departing

Two lanes will go west (left) from the main entrance of the site to Palladium Drive, from here you have three options for exiting the site:

• Hwy 417 through the Palladium Drive junction — go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. South — turn left at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. north — turn right at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.

The output of Lot 4 on Huntmar Drive has been reconfigured and has dedicated left and right-hand lanes. Turning left allows passengers to exit Lot 4 and continue southward toward Huntmar Drive in the direction of the Maple Grove road, not merging with the approaching south. Turning to the right allows customers to exit Lot 4 and head towards Highway 417.

Take Queensway home?

Here is the fastest route. Continue straight on Huntmar Drive, across the Palladium intersection, and take advantage of the new northbound transport operation, in which two lanes move north along Huntmar Drive from Cyclone Taylor Boulevard. via Highway 417 overpass to Campeau Dr. and around the newly built roundabout. From the roundabout, vehicles will have access to Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction. Using the northern route of Huntmar Drive, you will avoid delays waiting to turn left on Palladium Drive at the intersection of Huntmar and Palladium streets.

Lot number 7 —Only for passholders

Arriving

Coming from the east, take the Palladium Drive exit off Highway 417. Head north (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Cyclone Taylor Blvd. and merge in the central band. Stay in this lane until you pass the entrance to Lot 2 and then enter the right lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

Coming from the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Go south (right) and follow the junction on Huntmar Rd. Turn left on Huntmar Rd. and turn right on Cyclone Taylor Blvd. and merge in the central band. Stay in this lane until you pass the entrance to Lot 2 and then enter the right lane. Prepare a parking pass for presentation to the participant.

Departing

Section 7 leaves two lanes. One lane will turn left / west on Cyclone Taylor Boulevard towards Huntmar Rd. On Huntmar Rd. You can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction. Tip: The arrival and departure of traffic is often easier on the NORTH loop of the Palladium Drive interchange.

One lane will be directed to the right/east on the boulevard Cyclone Taylor towards Palladium Drive to Palladium Drive. The traffic will be directed left onto Palladium Drive in the direction of Terry Fox Dr. Proceed eastward on Palladium Drive on Terry Fox Rd. To access Hwy 417 (east or west) turn south (left) from Palladium Drive on Terry Fox Rd.

Public parking

General Parking is on lots 5, 6 and 9 and is $ 20 for all Ottawa Senators games.

Since public parking is available in turn, it is important to remember that lots 5 and 6 will be filled before the event, and lot 9 is not. Lot 9 may be available through Cyclone Taylor Blvd. from Huntmar Rd. or Palladium Dr.

Lot number 5 — Public parking

Arriving

To the east, take the Palladium Drive exit from Highway 417. Turn south (left). Follow the junction, continuing on the right lane, and go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd. Passing the entrance to Lot 4, turn into the right lane. Entry to Lot 5 will be on your right across the street Palladium Dr. /Cyclone Taylor. The lot is filled approximately 30 minutes before the event.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Exit south (right). Follow the interchange, remaining in the right lane, and go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Drive. Passing the entrance to Lot 4, turn into the right lane. Entry to Lot 5 will be on your right at the Palladium Crossing Dr./Cyclone Taylor. The lot is filled approximately 30 minutes before the event.

Departing

One lane goes straight to Palladium Drive in the eastern corner of plot No. 5. Continue eastwards on Palladium Drive until Terry Fox Rd. To access Hwy 417 (east or west) turn south (left) from Palladium Drive on Terry Fox Rd.

417 Access east and west via parking 4. Areas 4 and 5 are divided during the event. When you exit the division is removed approximately 10 minutes after the end of the game. Customers can use NEW lot 4 to go east and west 417.

Lot number 6 — Public parking

Arriving

Coming from the east, take the Terry Fox Dr. exit. From highway 417 and turn left onto Terry Fox Dr. Turn right onto Palladium and continue along Cyclone Taylor Boulevard. At the Cyclone Taylor / Palladium intersection there are three lanes. The left lane is designed for traffic. The two right lanes will be directed to the right at Cyclone Taylor Blvd. The central lane should be aimed for Lot 6 or towards Lot 9 depending on traffic. The right-hand lane will be directed towards Lot 9. Offer filled in about 30 minutes prior to the event.

Coming from the west, take the exit Terry Fox Dr. From Highway 417 and turn right onto Terry Fox Dr. Turn right onto Palladium Drive and follow the directions above once on Palladium Dr.

Departing

Two lanes go straight to the cyclone Taylor.

In Palladium Dr. both lanes will be directed to the right of Palladium Drive. From here you have three options for exiting the site:

• Hwy 417 through the Palladium Drive junction – go straight through the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. South – turn left at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.;
• Huntmar Rd. north – turn right at the traffic lights on Huntmar Rd.

Lot number 9 — Public parking

Arriving

From the east, turn onto Terry Fox Dr. from highway 417. Turn left at Terry Fox Dr. Turn right onto Palladium and continue until Cyclone Taylor Blvd. At the Cyclone Taylor / Palladium intersection there are three lanes. The left lane is designed for traffic. The two right lanes will be directed to the right at Cyclone Taylor Blvd. From Cyclone Taylor Boulevard, central lane will be directed for Lot 6 or towards Lot 9, depending on traffic. The right-hand lane will be directed to Lot 9.

From the west, exit Terry Fox Dr. from highway 417. Turn right onto Terry Fox Dr. Turn right onto Palladium Drive and follow the directions above once on Palladium Dr.

Departing

There are 2 exit points from lot 9.

The main entrance to Lot 9 – Four lanes exit from the main entrance to Lot 9.

The two right lanes are directed right on Cyclone Taylor Blvd. towards Huntmar Rd. On Huntmar Rd. You can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction.

The two left lanes are directed left on the Cyclone Taylor towards the palladium Dr.

In Palladium Dr. both lanes will be directed to the left on Palladium Drive in the direction of Terry Fox Dr. Proceed eastward on Palladium Drive in the direction of Terry Fox Rd. To access Hwy 417 (east or west) turn south (left) from Palladium Drive on Terry Fox Rd

The south-western corner of section 9 — two lanes depart from this exit. All traffic from this exit is directed directly to Cyclone Taylor in the direction of Huntmar Rd. On Huntmar Rd. you can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction.

Tip: The arrival and departure of traffic is often easier on the NORTH loop of the Palladium Drive interchange.

Valet – Passholder and General Parking

Parking a car by a hotel employee costs $50.

For customers wishing to purchase a parking upon arrival, availability is limited. It is best to arrive by 5:30 pm to ensure access.

Arriving

From the east, take the Palladium Drive exit from Highway 417. Exit north (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Blvd. Cyclone Taylor. and merge into the right lane. On the right at the Lincoln Gate there will be parking with parking.

From the west, take the Palladium Drive exit on Highway 417. Turn south (right). Follow the junction and turn left onto Huntmar Rd. Exit to the right lane. Turn right at Cyclone Taylor Blvd.. Entrance Valet parking will be on your right in Dodge Gate. The valet parking entrance is on the right, right at the Lincoln Gate.

Departing

Two lanes heading left on the Taylor cyclone in the direction of Huntmar Rd. On Huntmar Rd. You can turn right (north) or left (south) and access your chosen route home. Either of these options will allow you to access Highway 417 via the Palladium Drive junction.

Tip: The arrival and departure of traffic is often easier on the NORTH loop of the Palladium Drive interchange.

Public transport

OC Transpo

The OC Transpo 401, 402, 403, 404 and 405 routes are your connection to the Canadian tire center from across the region. They work for all senators of hockey games and major concerts and events. For small events, route 404 works.

Look for bus stops with the Connexion 400 logo.

For more information, visit: www.OCTranspo.com

Service transport d’Outaouais (STO)

For transit service from the Outaouais area, please contact the Transport d’Outaouais (STO) service.

For more information – www.STO.ca.

Taxi Service

Blue Line Taxi:

• Website: bluelinetaxi.com;
• Download the app: App Store or Google Play.

Metropolitan Taxi

• Website: capitaltaxi.com;
• Download the app: App Store or Google Play.

Where to eat?

The Canadian Tire Center has a solid selection of concession options.

The Canadian Tire Center works with a number of well-known restaurants to provide Sens fans with a wide range of concessions. Bytown Grill offers various options for hamburgers. 212 Deli & Pub offers a wide selection of handmade sandwiches, including roast beef and smoked meat. Farm Boy Fresh Zone offers a wide selection of healthy dishes, including sandwiches and salads. Fat Boys has smoked barbecue options, and Golden Palace Egg Rolls include homemade egg rolls and plum sauce. Other large chains are present in the Canadian tire center, including Pizza Pizza. The spots you probably want to check are Smoke’s Poutinerie and the brand new Smoke’s Burritorie. High-quality poutine and burritos are on the menu and are really Canadian staple.

As for drinks, you will find Coca-Cola products at the Canadian Tire Center.

On site is the world famous Tim Hortons with its main hot drinks, including coffee. As for alcoholic beverages, Molson and Rickard’s products are readily available. If you are heading to the Molson Coors beer hall, you can find a wider selection of beers.

One of the most unique features of the Canadian Tire Center is the number of alternative restaurants available in the facility. Due to the lack of neighborhoods and parking difficulties, it has become a necessity, but nevertheless a welcome addition. Reservations are accepted at many restaurants, and the Canadian Tire Center website offers a lot of information, including booking information. Bert’s and Chek Point are good options at CTC.

Atmosphere

The Canadian Tire Center offers a pretty good atmosphere for NHL hockey.

Outside, the Canadian Tire Center is not so special. Despite the fact that a unique look is visible on the upper facade of the building, it resembles a refugee from the 1980s. Little glass is used, and there is clearly no natural light entering the building. The design of the Canadian tire center is similar to the Auburn Hills Palace, where there are several levels that have a common room. If you are an average fan and do not keep tickets for an expensive level of 100, then you will immediately be met by a staircase that leads you to the upper hall.

Inside the building, senators do a fantastic job, demonstrating their unique history. There are murals in honor of past and present senators, including Chris Phillips and Daniel Alfredsson. There are also current murals touting various aspects of the team. There are also a number of framed photographs from Sens first incarnation, more than 100 years ago.

In the “sitting bowl,” the journey through history continues with the hanging of 11 banners of the Stanley Cup, covering the period from 1903 to 1927. There is retired number 8 Frank Finnigan, who was the last surviving member of the winning team of the Senator’s Cup in 1927.Sens also hung banners for their recent successes, including the 2007 Eastern Conference Championship and the 2003 Presidents Trophy.

The lines in the arena are very good, and the tape and video cards are more than adequate. The ice surface has an east-west configuration. If you are looking for this perfect picture, then you want to sit on the north side of the arena. In the southwest, in the upper corner of the Canadian Tire Center, there is the Sens Army support section. If you want to sit next to an action, then being close to 312 is where you want to be.

Production in the game is what you expect from an NHL experience. PA announcer does a decent job, of course, offering ads in English and French. The music mix is ​​a combination of a typical sports anthem with pop music and a traditional hockey organ. One of the highlights for the game of Sens is the national anthems. The hymns are played by Lyndon Sludge, a retired Ontario police officer who sings hymns in full costume to the accompaniment of an organ. Make sure you are in the right place before the anthem sounds!

Neighborhood

The area in the vicinity of the Canadian Tire Center is quite barren, but a very short trip will lead you to an increasingly developing area with many options.

In fact, the Canadian tire center is surrounded by parking lots. Good for parking, but not so good if you want to find a place to eat. If you head east on Highway 417, just one exit from KTK, you will find a huge shopping center with many dining options. Most of the restaurants in the area have typical nets and grills, including Montana, Jack Astor, Baton Rouge, Moxie and Boston Pizza. Several more unique options include the results, Crazy Horse Stonegrill and Central Bierhaus. Keep in mind that parking can be a problem in this mall, as it is very popular before games, so leave plenty of time if you want to be there to throw the puck. Of course, you can also consider one of the restaurants, what is an in the CTC to alleviate some of these issues.

Kanata does not offer much entertainment. Nevertheless, the city of Ottawa is a fantastic tourist city with numerous festivals, museums and great entertainment. If you are looking for a true experience, and you are in Ottawa in the winter months, then you probably want to bring your skates to ride on the Rideau Canal. A tour of the Houses of Parliament is also a great idea, and if you are looking for one museum to hit, then the War Museum is not like another. The city also has a number of other sporting events. Both Ottawa RedBlacks from CFL and Ottawa 67 from OHL play in Lansdowne Park, right from Rideau. Carleton University is situated in the city and has a complete list of sports teams. The football team plays in MNP Park, the hockey team plays in Carleton Ice House, and the legendary basketball team plays in the Ravens Nest. Also in the city is the University of Ottawa, where the home of Gee-Gees. Gee-Gees Field is home to a football team. The Minto sports complex is home to the hockey team, and Monpetit Hall is home to the basketball team.

In the vicinity of the arena there are several hotels. At the end of the Palladium Drive is the Country Inn & Suites. Not far away is the Holiday Inn.

The fans

Fans of Ottawa senators have come a long way over the years.

The average attendance of games in the senators exceeds 18,000 fans for a game brand. This puts the senators at an average NHL level. The percentage of capacity filled for Sens is around the mid-nineties. These figures are probably an integral part due to fewer stellar appearances of senators on the ice. There is little room for improvement, but not a ton.

The crowd in the game of senators is usually quite quiet. They get up and make noise in big moments, but, although they are a sophisticated hockey crowd, they do not produce fan noise, as you might find in nearby Montreal. The novice exception is the Sens Army section. In section 312 is the army support section Sens. Sens Army is an attempt to create an atmosphere similar to football in a hockey game. It is unique in the NHL and is definitely in the embryonic state of its existence. Sens Army will beat the drum and sing, but they are not close to the level of support you would see at the MLS match. It will be interesting to see what will happen in the coming years for the Sens Army and their growth.

Additionally

Extra sign for Lyndon Slewidge, a local policeman who sings hymns for Sens. He does a fantastic job, and sometimes it will be the highlight of the game. He finishes with a wink and a greeting in front of the camera, and has become one of the most charming traditions in the NHL.

An additional sign for the city of Ottawa, which offers many tourist attractions and many unique experiences.

An additional sign for the presence of the francais in the Canadian Tire Center, as the signs and ads are bilingual.

Amenities

The arena has facilities for playing hockey and basketball, which are held regularly. The arena also hosted a closed lacrosse. The arena has various configurations for concerts, with full and half seat arrangements. The building has six restaurants and a fitness club. Most restaurants are only open on game days. There are also several concession stands. Ottawa senators run a merchandise shop next to the east entrance.

The arena seats are situated on three levels: 100, 200 and 300, which are fixed sections surrounding the floor of the arena. Levels start at level 100 or club, closest to the surface of the ice, which rises farther and farther to level 300. There are suites at level 100, level 200 and at the level of the mezzanine, which is above level 300.Level 100 has its own hall, while levels 200 and 300 have a common room. The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame exhibition is at the 200/300 level. The mezzanine can only be reached by elevator. At the end of 2014, senators announced a major overhaul of the entire facility. Upgraded grocery stores and 4K video displays are only part of a $15 million repair.

History

The actual construction took 18 months, ended in January 1996. Palladium opened on January 15, 1996 with a concert by Canadian rocker Brian Adams. The first game in the NHL took place two days later, when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the senators with a score of 3:0.

The arena became home to the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame with an exposure in the second floor hall. Information on more than 200 recruits is detailed on separate tablets. The exhibits were previously situated in the Ottawa Civic Center. Room provided by Scotiabank Place. It was announced that the exposition of the Hall of Fame would be moved to a permanent location in the Ottawa City Hall Heritage Building.

The All-Star NHL game was held on the set and a new high-definition scoreboard was installed. The arena was also a temporary home for Ottawa 67, due to renovations taking place at the TD Place Arena.

It was announced that the capacity of the Canadian Tire Center was reduced to 17,373. Team President Tom Anselmi argued that the venue was “probably too big for the market” and that capacity reduction would lead to an increase in sales. After one season of reduction, the senators decided to reopen the covered seats, increasing the capacity to 18,652 for hockey.

The arena is situated at the western end of Ottawa, south of Huntmar Drive and Ontario Highway 417. It can be reached from two junctions of Palladium Drive and Terry Fox Drive. It is situated approximately 22 km (14 miles) west-southwest of the city center of Ottawa. Ottawa’s public transport company OC Transpo provides special buses to the arena for all 400 Series events.