Game Weekend

NHL · 2026–27

Columbus Blue Jackets at Winnipeg Jets

Date
Sat, Mar 20
Puck drop
6:00 PM local

Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg

Times can change: check the Jets schedule before booking.

Plan this game weekendHotels near Canada Life Centre

Hotels for this game

All 6 hotels

Downtown and the arena district

Alt Hotel Winnipeg

A downtown hotel on Donald Street that says it’s steps away from Canada Life Centre, the home of the Jets. Its parkade connects to the hotel by an indoor skywalk.

  • Walk route
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Arena travel & hotel details

Breakfast isn’t included; the Altcetera counter sells breakfast items. Parking is in the Indigo Parkade at C$21 a night plus tax.

Getting to the game
Walk along Donald Street or Hargrave Street to the arena on Portage Avenue, between Hargrave and Donald.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd along Donald or Hargrave Street.
Address
310 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H3
Hotel website

Exchange District and The Forks

Mere Hotel

A boutique hotel on Waterfront Drive in the Exchange District, near The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

  • Rideshare
  • Rail / transit
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Arena travel & hotel details

On-site parking is limited, at C$22 per vehicle a night, a fee the hotel says may change. There’s no breakfast on site: Cibo Waterfront Cafe, steps behind the hotel, doesn’t open for breakfast.

Getting to the game
Take a rideshare to a drop-off lane the arena lists, such as eastbound Portage Avenue between Carlton and Hargrave streets, or ride one of the Winnipeg Transit routes into the Graham Avenue Transit Corridor.
Getting back
Request a pickup from one of the same lanes, such as westbound Portage Avenue between Donald and Hargrave streets, or plan your bus back in Navigo, Winnipeg Transit’s trip planner.
Address
333 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0V1
Hotel website

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Winnipeg

An airport hotel on Wellington Avenue with a free shuttle to and from the airport and free parking during your stay.

  • Drive
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Arena travel & hotel details

It’s a drive downtown to the arena and back, with event parking to book. The site doesn’t say breakfast is included.

Getting to the game
Drive downtown to Portage Avenue and park in a lot you booked through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz from the arena’s parking page.
Getting back
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.
Address
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3
Hotel website

To the game and back

From Donald Street on footDowntown and the arena districtwalk
Getting there
Walk along Donald Street or Hargrave Street to the arena on Portage Avenue, between Hargrave and Donald. The arena publishes no standard doors-open time, so check your event page.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd to your hotel on Donald Street.

There’s no re-entry once you leave, and no bag check on site, so leave larger bags at the hotel.

Route information
From the Exchange or The Forks by rideshareExchange District and The Forksrideshare
Getting there
Request a drop-off at one of the taxi and rideshare loading zones the arena’s fan guide lists: eastbound Portage Avenue between Carlton and Hargrave streets, or Donald Street between Graham and St. Mary avenues. The directions page lists more drop-off lanes, such as westbound Portage between Donald and Hargrave.
Getting back
Walk to one of the same zones and request a pickup. Donald Street’s west side between Portage and Graham is for Handi-Transit only.

The arena publishes no rideshare fares or wait times.

Route information
From the Exchange or The Forks by busExchange District and The Forkstransit
Getting there
Plan a Winnipeg Transit bus in Navigo to the Graham Avenue Transit Corridor, at the arena’s doorstep. Winnipeg Transit counts 5 bus stops within a one-minute walk of the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to the Graham Avenue Transit Corridor and plan your bus home in Navigo.

The arena lists the routes that serve all events, but neither its pages nor Winnipeg Transit’s rider guide gives last-bus times after a game, so check Navigo for your date or call 311.

Route information
Drive downtown and parkWinnipeg Richardson International Airportdrive
Getting there
Drive downtown to Portage Avenue and park in a Platinum Parking lot you booked ahead through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz, both linked from the arena’s parking page.
Getting back
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.

Platinum Parking, the arena’s preferred provider, offers more than 1,700 stalls to book ahead, but the arena publishes no price.

Route information

Where visiting fans stay

Downtown and the arena districtWalking to the game

Stay in the small hotel cluster on Donald Street, beside Canada Life Centre, and walk to the game.

To the arena
Walk along Donald Street or Hargrave Street to the arena on Portage Avenue, between Hargrave and Donald.
After the game
Walk back with the crowd along Donald or Hargrave Street.
The tradeoff
This guide lists only one hotel here, and hotel parking is in a nearby parkade at a nightly charge.

Hotels in this area

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Exchange District and The ForksMore places to eat and a livelier night before

Stay in the heritage Exchange District or at The Forks, where the rivers meet, with more restaurants and pubs, and ride to the arena.

To the arena
Take a rideshare to a drop-off lane the arena lists, such as eastbound Portage Avenue between Carlton and Hargrave streets, or ride one of the Winnipeg Transit routes into the Graham Avenue Transit Corridor.
After the game
Request a pickup from one of the same lanes, such as westbound Portage Avenue between Donald and Hargrave streets, or plan your bus back in Navigo, Winnipeg Transit’s trip planner.
The tradeoff
It’s farther from the arena than the Donald Street hotels, so plan a rideshare or a bus each way.

Hotels in this area

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Winnipeg Richardson International AirportEarly flights and free hotel parking

Stay by the airport, where some hotels offer free parking or a free ride to the airport, and drive downtown for the game.

To the arena
Drive downtown to Portage Avenue and park in a lot you booked through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz from the arena’s parking page.
After the game
Walk back to your lot and drive out with the crowd.
The tradeoff
None of these hotels publishes a ride downtown, so plan your own way to the arena and back.

Hotels in this area

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Before puck drop

All food picks
Food hall: pizza, tacos, ramen, burgers, coffee and local craft beer

Hargrave St. Market

A two-level food hall in True North Square on Hargrave Street, south of the arena, for a quick meal before puck drop.

Hours & notes

Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m.; closed Sunday. Individual vendor hours vary.

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