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🏟️ Address: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, ON M5J 2X2, Canada Directions in Google Maps
Scotiabank Arena is located at the northwest corner of Lakeshore Blvd. West and Bay St. in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Due to the pre-bookable parking available at and close to the venue, driving is a great way to travel. There is also a range of public transport options for getting to the arena.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Scotiabank Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Taxis are easy to find in the downtown area of Toronto and can be hailed or booked by calling a company. All taxi companies in Toronto charge the same price which consists of the base price per person (roughly CAD $4) along with $0.25 for each additional 0.17 kilometre or $0.50 a minute.
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft also operate in Toronto.
Scotiabank Arena can be reached via public bus lines 16, 18, 21, 31, 61, 65, 68, 71, and 90 which all stop at Union Station Bus Terminal. This stop is a 290 m (3 min) walk from the arena.
Toronto's Union Station links Scotiabank Arena with Toronto's major public transit systems. The station is a 250 m (3 min) walk from the arena.
As Toronto is so big and diverse, it’s easy to find accommodation to suit any budget and taste. The city attracts a youthful crowd, so there’s plenty of cheap yet stylish hostels in each neighbourhood to rest your head, and even make new friends. However, if you’d prefer a double bed and fluffy white robe, the city is also home to some of Canada’s finest luxury hotels.
There are several restaurants - including the Scotia Club, the Hot Stove Club, and the fine dining Platinum Club - and concession stands open throughout Scotiabank Arena during events. Food should not be brought into the arena. Spectators are not permitted to bring alcohol into the arena, however, there is a great range of bars in the arena where alcoholic and soft beverages can be purchased.
Scotiabank Arena even has an in-house brewery! Rickards Brewhouse brews and serves Rickard's Red, Gold, and Pale on site.
Gates open 1 hour prior to puck-drop or tip-off for all games. Gate 2 opens 2 hours prior to puck-drop or tip-off for Suites & Restaurant access. For shorter lines and quicker access, it is best to use gates 3, 4, or 5B. Re-entry is not permitted.
Security measures will be conducted at all gates as requested by the NHL and NBA, so please allow yourself extra time for getting into the venue. The Scotiabank Arena bag policy allows soft-sided bags, purses, and briefcases smaller than 14” X 14” X 6” into the building. Permitted bags should be able to fit completely under the arena seats. All bags will be searched.
Scotiabank Arena is just a 700 m (8 min) walk from Toronto Island Ferry and the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal where you can take a ferry to Ward's Island, Centre Island, or Hanlan's Point. Toronto Island offers activities for kids, beaches, tours, bike rental, walking paths, and much more.
Toronto's cycling community is growing and the city supports the mode of transport by maintaining and building bike lines, paths, and parking. There are bike racks available on Parking levels 1 and 2 at Scotiabank Arena to lock up your bike.
The nearby Union Station also offers a bike station complete with a changing room, vending machine, bike repair kits, and bike racks.
Scotiabank Arena is located in Harbourfront, close to notable landmarks such as the CN Tower. It is just a 500 m (6 min) walk from Old Toronto and approximately a 1.6 km (19 min) walk from Downtown, so if you're staying in those areas it can be practical to walk to the venue.
PATH is a 28 km network of underground walkways linking shopping, services, and entertainment. Follow PATH and you will easily reach Scotiabank Arena and stay out of the Toronto weather!
There are 56 toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue.
Family service washrooms are in the following locations:
In addition, both the men's and women's washrooms are equipped with baby change tables.
Scotiabank Arena is the home venue of both the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL and the Toronto Raptors of the NBS, so primarily hosts ice hockey and basketball events. You can find the Scotiabank Arena events schedule above.
Scotiabank Arena ticket prices can vary due to a number of factors including the event, the teams playing, the ticket type, and the seller. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as CAD $28 for some events. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers - just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
It is possible to purchase tickets at the box office at Scotiabank Arena. However, it is generally more convenient and reliable to buy tickets online as you can guarantee a seat and you are able to compare prices and ticket types.
There is parking available at the venue and nearby; spaces can normally be pre-booked online. See the Scotiabank Arena travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport.
Due to the central location of Scotiabank Arena, there are plenty of hotel and accommodation options available close to the venue. See the Scotiabank Arena hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Scotiabank Arena. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates open 1 hour prior to puck-drop or tip-off for all games. Gate 2 opens 2 hours prior to puck-drop or tip-off for access to suites and restaurants.
Scotiabank Arena has a capacity of approximately 19,800. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
40 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, ON M5J 2X2, Canada.
