CAA Centre bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water
CAA Centre only allows handbags, purses or baby bags into the venue; backpacks, luggage or other large bags should be left at home or in the car. All bags, including handbags, purses and baby bags, must not be larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches and are subject to search before entry. Certain events may also involve pat-down searches by designated security personnel, and guests who refuse a visual or pat-down search are refused entry.
What items are banned at CAA Centre?
Guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, or any other item that could be considered a weapon. Drugs or illegal substances of any kind. Electronic smoking devices, including vapes and e-cigarettes. Laser pointers, air horns, whistles, musical instruments, or noisemakers. Inappropriate or offensive items, including clothing. Outside food or beverage, including alcohol. Bags or purses larger than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in. Umbrellas of any size. Coolers, bottles, cans or containers. Professional audio or recording equipment, including detachable lenses, tripods, GoPros and laptops. Baby strollers of any size. Skateboards, bicycles, or wagons. Animals, except registered service animals. (source)
Can you bring food or water into CAA Centre?
Outside food or beverage, including alcohol, is prohibited. Refillable water bottles are welcome, but patrons must pour out any liquid before entry; guests may refill empty bottles at a concession once inside. All single-use disposable plastic and glass water bottles are denied entry. (source)
Can you leave and come back in?
There is no re-entry policy at CAA Centre, effective January 1, 2018. Guests who leave the facility during an event will not be permitted to re-enter, except in limited cases such as emergencies, childcare or medical reasons determined by event staff and security. (source)
Can you smoke at CAA Centre?
CAA Centre is a non-smoking venue; city by-laws prohibit smoking and vaping within 20 metres of the facility. Since January 1, 2018 there is no re-entry, so fans can only smoke outside the venue before and after events, not during. (source)
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