Bell Centre bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water
Bell Centre forbids all backpacks, coolers and sports bags regardless of size. As a general rule, any other bag must not exceed 15 cm x 10 cm x 4 cm, though the bag policy may vary for certain events. There is no coat check for forbidden items, though a paid coat check service is available near the Lucien-L'Allier entrance.
What items are banned at Bell Centre?
All backpacks, coolers and sports bags, regardless of size. Hard-covered briefcases. Any weapon, knife, aerosol or pepper spray. Flags, banners or posters that might obstruct an audience member's view. Signs, messages or garments displaying offensive, obscene or derogatory content. Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans. Professional cameras with lenses over 2.5 inches or any other type of detachable lens. Professional video or audio recording equipment, selfie sticks or similar monopods. Drones or other similar objects. Any object that makes noise, such as bells or horns. Any animal except service animals. Fireworks or other pyrotechnical apparatus. Laser pointers. Computers and tablets. Souvenir cups. (source)
Can you bring food or water into Bell Centre?
Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans are not permitted inside the Bell Centre. (source)
Can you smoke at Bell Centre?
Smoking and vaping are forbidden inside the Bell Centre. (source)
Related: Bell Centre guide and schedule · Bell Centre food and drink · Bell Centre parking and transit.