Canadian Tire Centre bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Bags are restricted to clutch or wallet style bags smaller than 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in, which are subject to contactless security screening. Hard-sided bags and backpacks are not permitted. Exceptions are made for guests who require a bag for medical devices or childcare/diaper bags; these guests must enter at Gate 3. Onsite bag checks are not available.

What items are banned at Canadian Tire Centre?

Signs, posters or messages considered explicit, profane, discriminatory or derogatory. Food or beverages purchased outside Canadian Tire Centre. Bottles and cans. Coolers. Sticks/flagpoles. Aerosol cans. Fireworks. Skateboards. Inline skates. Roller skates. Illegal drugs or noxious substances. Cameras, sound and/or video recording devices as per event restrictions. Helium balloons. Horns or noisemakers. Frisbees and/or beach balls. Laser pointers. Umbrellas. Air horns with sirens, whistles. Spiked or studded jewelry or belts. Weapons and dangerous devices of any type, including firearms, explosives, stun guns, handcuffs, clubs, batons, martial arts instruments and knives. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Canadian Tire Centre?

Outside food or beverages purchased outside Canadian Tire Centre are not permitted. Empty re-fillable water bottles are allowed, and water filling stations are located throughout the venue. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Canadian Tire Centre enforces a strict no re-admission policy. Guests who exit the facility are not allowed to re-enter the building. (source)

Can you smoke at Canadian Tire Centre?

Smoking is not allowed inside the venue. Because of the no re-entry policy, patrons cannot leave to smoke and then return to the game or event. (source)

Is Canadian Tire Centre cashless?

Canadian Tire Centre is a cash-free venue that only accepts debit and credit cards, including major contactless payment methods. (source)

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