Game Day Guide
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
Data updated: 2025-26
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Canadian Tire Centre.
Pregame in downtown Ottawa
Explore the ByWard Market for restaurants, shops, and Ottawa's best food scene. The market area is packed with options.
Drive or bus to Kanata
Head west on the Queensway (Highway 417). OC Transpo express buses depart from downtown. Allow 25-30 minutes.
Doors open
Enter Canadian Tire Centre and warm up. Walk the concourse and check out the concessions.
Find your seat
The arena fills with passionate Sens fans. Rivalry games against the Leafs and Canadiens are electric.
Game time
Three 20-minute periods. Ottawa fans are loyal and loud despite the suburban location.
Grab a poutine or shawarma
Ottawa is the shawarma capital of Canada. The arena serves it alongside poutine and classic arena fare.
Head back downtown
Drive or catch the express bus back to the ByWard Market for post-game drinks and late-night dining.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
3.9 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities.
November
3.1 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.
January
2.8 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
March
2.6 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cold conditions outside. Bundle up with winter layers for pre/post-game activities.
April
3.0 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities.