Canada Life Centre bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

For safety and expedited entry, bag sizes are restricted to 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in or smaller, which undergo contactless security screening. Exceptions are made for guests with medical and childcare/diaper bags and for media, who must enter at Gate 1 (Portage and Donald), Gate 3 (Graham and Hargrave) or Gate 6 (Cityplace Skywalk) for mandatory X-ray screening. On-site bag check is not available.

What items are banned at Canada Life Centre?

Air horns, blow horns and cowbells. Aerosol cans. Alcoholic beverages brought from outside. Audio or recording devices. Cannabis products. Professional cameras. Chewing tobacco. E-cigarettes. Fireworks. Glass bottles or cans. Glow sticks. Hard-sided water bottles (soft-sided only, and must be empty). Helium balloons. Hockey sticks. Illegal drugs or noxious substances. Inflatables such as beach balls and balloons. Laser pointers or flashlights. Outside food or beverage. Projectiles. Selfie sticks. Signs or banners. Skateboards, rollerblades and roller-skates. Any item that may be used as a weapon, including pocket knives. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Canada Life Centre?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted. Exceptions are made for food required for dietary needs, infant food or formula, allergies or medical conditions, which must be declared to staff at entry. Empty water bottles are permitted; water fountains and bottle filling stations are outside Sections 109, 121, 312, and on event level. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Guests are not allowed to re-enter the arena after exiting. Exceptions for emergencies, childcare or medical reasons are determined case by case by event staff and security. (source)

Can you smoke at Canada Life Centre?

Canada Life Centre is a smoke-free building. Smoking, including cannabis products, and use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in all areas of the arena, and smoking tobacco or cannabis within 10 metres of any external entry door is also prohibited. (source)

Is Canada Life Centre cashless?

All food and beverage transactions at Canada Life Centre are cashless. Contactless payment is encouraged at Jets Gear and 50/50 ticket selling locations. (source)

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