Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Tire Centre is located in Ottawa, Canada. It is a multipurpose arena that opened in 1996. Originally named The Palladium, it was later renamed into the Corel Center and later as Scotiabank Place, before it was given its current name. The indoor arena is mainly used for ice hockey and is the home of the Ottawa Senators. It also served as the home for the Ottawa 67’s. Other sports teams who have called the Canadian Tire Centre home include the Ottawa Wheels, Ottawa Rebel, and the Ottawa SkyHawks. Aside from ice hockey, the Canadian Tire Centre is also often used to host concerts and other sporting events. Construction on the arena started in 1994 and it opened to the public in 1996. The arena can seat up to 18,6245 people and it covers a floor area of 600,000 square feet.
Ottawa is a lively city and if you are visiting to check out a game at the Canadian Tire Centre, be sure to check out some of the other local attractions as well. Head over to the Ottawa Art Gallery and look at the samplings of local art. You can also check out the National War Memorial. If you love golf, you are in luck! The city is home to a number of great golf courses, including the Casselview Golf and Country Club. Other cities that are served by the Canadian Tire Centre include Kanata and Carp. Both are easily accessible from the arena. There are a number of great hotels that are easily accessible from the Canadian Tire Centre, they include the Brookstreet Hotel. This charming property is less than a 10-minute drive from the Arena. You can also stay at the charming Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata.
