An arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard, south of Union Station, with Maple Leaf Square’s bars beside it and the CN Tower, the waterfront and St. Lawrence Market a walk away.
More than half of the Raptors and Maple Leafs home games fall Monday to Thursday, and most start in the evening: most Leafs games at 7 p.m. and most Raptors games at 7:30 p.m. Plan for a game night as well as a weekend. Gates open 1 hour before puck drop or tip-off, and the arena takes only mobile tickets and cards.
Scotiabank Arena
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Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf SquareUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
HotelSuggested
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.10 mi from the arena
A 167-room boutique hotel in Maple Leaf Square. The hotel says the arena is steps from your room, and Bar Le Germain has a patio at the hotel entrance.
There’s no train, car or parking to plan: the hotel says the arena is steps from your room, and Union Station, a 10-minute walk by the hotel’s count, has the airport train. e11even, in the same square, has a live DJ after Leafs and Raptors home games.
Keep in mind: Parking is valet only, at C$52 a day plus tax, with a 2.1 m (6 ft 9 in) garage clearance. The hotel puts Union Station a 10-minute walk away.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
75 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5J 0A1
0.10 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Fairmont Royal YorkUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Hotel
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.21 mi from the arena
A Toronto landmark since 1929 on Front Street, directly across the street from Union Station, with a free shuttle to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Keep in mind: Parking is valet only, at C$75 a night including tax. An East Wing revitalization is under way, and valet arrivals use the East Wing entrance.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
0.21 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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One King West Hotel & ResidenceUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Hotel
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.38 mi from the arena
A suite hotel at King and Yonge whose historic core is the 1914 Dominion Bank Building. The hotel says it connects directly to the PATH and is steps from King subway station.
Keep in mind: Valet is C$60 plus HST a night, for registered guests, and can’t take vehicles 6 ft or taller. It’s a longer walk to the arena than the Front Street hotels.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
1 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
0.38 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Shangri-La TorontoUniversity Avenue, Queen Street and Dundas
Hotel
University Avenue, Queen Street and Dundas · 0.54 mi from the arena
A high-rise hotel at University Avenue and Adelaide Street, at the crossroads of the business and entertainment districts and a 6-minute walk from Queen Street West, by the hotel’s count.
Keep in mind: Valet costs C$68, taxes included. The hotel puts Union Station a ten-minute walk south, and the arena is farther on, so plan on the TTC subway after a late game.
On game day: University Avenue stay: ride the TTC subway to Union Station and walk to the arena. The TTC says the subway runs until about 2 a.m.
188 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3
0.54 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Bisha Hotel TorontoUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Hotel
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.68 mi from the arena
A boutique luxury hotel on Blue Jays Way in the Entertainment District, the same street as the Rogers Centre, with a lobby bar and a rooftop infinity pool.
Keep in mind: It’s the farthest of the Union Station area hotels from the arena. Valet is C$65 a night plus tax.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3
0.68 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Chelsea Hotel, TorontoUniversity Avenue, Queen Street and Dundas
Hotel
University Avenue, Queen Street and Dundas · 1.1 mi from the arena
A two-tower downtown hotel with The Hive family recreation space, an indoor waterslide, two restaurants and free Wi-Fi. The hotel counts a 5-minute walk to the Eaton Centre and 8 minutes to Nathan Phillips Square.
Keep in mind: It’s the farthest downtown hotel from the arena in this guide, so ride the subway both ways. Parts of the self-park garage have a 5 ft 6 in height limit.
On game day: University Avenue stay: ride the TTC subway to Union Station and walk to the arena. The TTC says the subway runs until about 2 a.m.
22 Elm Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1G7
1.1 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Alt Hotel Toronto AirportToronto Pearson Airport
Hotel
Toronto Pearson Airport · 12.2 mi from the arena
An airport hotel directly outside Viscount station on the free Link Train to the Pearson terminals, with breakfast in the lobby and Sosta! Pizzeria on site.
Keep in mind: Every trip to the arena means the Link Train and the UP Express, or a drive downtown. The published schedule has the last UP Express from Union at 1 a.m.
On game day: Airport stay: take the Link Train to Terminal 1 and the UP Express to Union Station. The published schedule has the last train back from Union at 1 a.m., weekdays and weekends.
6080 Viscount Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 0A1
12.2 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.
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Real Sports Bar & GrillUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Sports bar and grill
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.11 mi from the arena
A big-screen sports bar in Maple Leaf Square, beside the arena, that posts its weekly big-screen schedule, Leafs games included.
Menu prices not checked here
Reservations
Details
Keep in mind: Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Sun 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
15 York Street, Unit A, Toronto, ON M5J 0A3
0.11 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
e11evenUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Contemporary dining, cocktails and wineSuggested
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.11 mi from the arena
A restaurant in the same Maple Leaf Square building as Real Sports that invites fans in after Leafs and Raptors home games, with a live DJ.
Menu prices not checked here
Reservations
Details
Keep in mind: Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Sat 4 p.m.–midnight; Sunday on event days only.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
15 York Street, Unit C, Toronto, ON M5J 0A3
0.11 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
WVRST (Union Station)Union Station, South Core and the Financial District
Sausage hallSuggested
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.11 mi from the arena
A sausage hall on the York Street Promenade, on the lower level of Union Station, for a meal on the way to the arena or the train.
Menu prices not checked here
Reservations
Details
Keep in mind: Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Pickup and delivery orders on the site.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
York Street Promenade, Lower Level, Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6
0.11 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
The Loose MooseUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Bar and grill with a long Canadian craft draught list
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.27 mi from the arena
A Front Street West bar near Union Station, open until 1 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Menu prices not checked here
Reservations
Details
Keep in mind: Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Wed–Thu 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m.; Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.–midnight. A C$15 express lunch runs Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., dine-in only.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
146 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
0.27 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
CanoeUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Canadian-inspired menus, including a tasting menu
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.29 mi from the arena
Dinner with views of the city on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, before a weeknight game.
Menu prices not checked here
Reservations
Details
Keep in mind: Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; dinner Mon–Fri 5–9:30 p.m.; bar Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Closed to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, and closed Oct. 12.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
66 Wellington Street West, TD Bank Tower, 54th Floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1H6
0.29 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
Amsterdam BrewhouseUnion Station, South Core and the Financial District
Brewpub
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.47 mi from the arena
Amsterdam Brewery’s brewpub on the lake at Queens Quay, open until midnight most nights and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, for lunch or a late night the day before the game.
Menu prices not checked here
Details
Keep in mind: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–midnight; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Parking is under the Radisson Admiral Harbourfront Hotel or in a surface lot on Rees Street.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
245 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2K9
0.47 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
Carousel Bakery (St. Lawrence Market)Union Station, South Core and the Financial District
Peameal bacon sandwiches and bakerySuggested
Union Station, South Core and the Financial District · 0.52 mi from the arena
The St. Lawrence Market stall that calls itself the home of Toronto’s peameal bacon sandwich, a market landmark for more than 50 years.
Menu prices not checked here
Details
Keep in mind: A market counter, not a sit-down restaurant. The South Market is open Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and closed Monday. It takes cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard.
On game day: Union stay: walk to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Union Station, north of the arena, is its link to the TTC subway, GO Transit and UP Express.
St. Lawrence Market, Upper Level 42, 92–95 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3
0.52 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.
Check opening hours for your date and allow time for this stop separately from arena travel.
A sports bar in Maple Leaf Square, beside the arena, whose weekly big-screen schedule lists Leafs games alongside other sports.
15 York Street, Maple Leaf SquareSee menu for prices
Next to the arenaBig screensGroups
Groups of 11+: reserve ahead
Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York Street, Unit A, Toronto, ON M5J 0A3
Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Sun 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Before you go
Next to the arenaBig screensGroups
Groups of 11+: reserve ahead
Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York Street, Unit A, Toronto, ON M5J 0A3
Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–midnight; Sun 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Book for the night before, or come in before puck drop or tip-off and after the game; it’s next door to the arena.
Food and drinks are priced on the menu; no cover is mentioned on the site.
Real Sports says it can’t promise seating requests because prime-view tables are in high demand. Bar stools are first come, first served, and parties of 8 or more get one bill with 18% gratuity.
A Front Street West bar and grill near Union Station with a long draught list of Canadian craft beer.
0.27 mi straight-line from the arenaFood and drinks are priced on the menu. A C$15 express lunch runs Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., dine-in only.Late food nearby: Late poutine at Smoke’s Poutinerie, 0.30 mi straight-line
Canadian craft beerLate nightGroups
The Loose Moose, 146 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
The aquarium beside the CN Tower on Bremner Boulevard, west of the arena.
0.36 mi straight-line from the arenaPaid admission with timed tickets; prices are on the aquarium’s site.
FamiliesRainy dayFirst visit
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
Hours vary by date; the site listed 9 a.m.–9 p.m. when checked and publishes a schedule of early closures.
Before you go
FamiliesRainy dayFirst visit
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
Hours vary by date; the site listed 9 a.m.–9 p.m. when checked and publishes a schedule of early closures.
A daytime visit the day before the game. Timed tickets admit you within a one-hour window.
Early closures for private and special events shorten some days, so check your date. If you miss your window, entry depends on space in the next one, and no ticket includes in-and-out privileges.
Union Station, South Core and the Financial DistrictWalking to the game
The closest hotels to the arena, from Maple Leaf Square itself to Front Street across from Union Station, King Street to the north and Blue Jays Way to the west.
Office towers, Union Station, Maple Leaf Square’s bars, and the CN Tower and waterfront a few blocks west and south
To the arena
Walk south to the arena at the northwest corner of Lakeshore Boulevard West and Bay Street. Enter through the shortest line at any gate.
After the game
Walk back with the crowd, or head into Union Station for the subway, GO Transit or UP Express.
The tradeoff
The hotels here list valet parking at C$52 to C$75 a day or night, some plus tax. Bisha, on Blue Jays Way, is the farthest of them from the arena.
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University Avenue, Queen Street and DundasA city base near Queen Street West
Stay north of King Street near Queen Street West and the Eaton Centre, and ride the subway down to Union Station.
Queen Street West, Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall, the Eaton Centre, and University Avenue’s office towers
To the arena
Ride the TTC subway to Union Station, then walk south to the arena at Bay Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West.
After the game
Walk back to Union Station and ride the subway north. The TTC says exact last-train times vary by station.
The tradeoff
It’s a longer walk to the arena, so plan on the TTC subway each way. Shangri-La lists valet at C$68, taxes included, and Chelsea lists guest parking at C$43 a night plus taxes.
From Union Station on footUnion Station, South Core and the Financial Districtwalk
Getting there
Walk to Union Station and on to the arena at the northwest corner of Lakeshore Boulevard West and Bay Street, past Maple Leaf Square. Gates open 1 hour before puck drop or tip-off; enter through the shortest line at any gate.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd, or into Union Station for the subway, GO Transit or UP Express.
The 100 Level concourse is under construction, with rolling closures of washrooms, food and retail, and the arena warns of delays, so arrive early. There’s no re-entry once you leave.
From University Avenue on the TTC subwayUniversity Avenue, Queen Street and Dundastransit
Getting there
Ride the TTC subway to Union Station, which the arena names as its link to the TTC, then walk south to the arena. Gates open 1 hour before puck drop or tip-off.
Getting back
Walk back to Union Station and ride the subway north. The TTC says the subway runs until about 2 a.m.
The TTC says first and last train times vary by station, so check your station’s page. Sunday service starts at about 8 a.m.
From Pearson on the Link Train and UP ExpressToronto Pearson Airporttransit
Getting there
Ride the free Link Train to Terminal 1 and take the UP Express to Union Station: 28 minutes, every 15 minutes. An adult one-way fare is C$12.35; children 12 and under ride free. Then walk to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back into Union Station for the UP Express to Pearson and the Link Train to your hotel. The published schedule has the last train leaving Union at 1 a.m., weekdays and weekends.
Weekend trains start later, at 6 a.m. from Union. UP Express says it can change schedules without notice. The Link Train runs 24 hours a day, according to Alt Hotel.
Drive in and park at Maple Leaf SquareToronto Pearson Airportdrive
Getting there
Drive downtown and park in the public garage under Maple Leaf Square at 15 York Street (entrances off York Street and Bremner Boulevard). It’s open 24/7, sells event parking and has indoor access to the arena.
Getting back
Walk back to the garage through Maple Leaf Square and drive out.
The arena doesn’t publish the 15 York Street event rate. It points to SpotHero for reserved parking nearby, at rates it says run up to 50% off drive-up. Alt Hotel puts a taxi downtown at C$60 and around 40 minutes without traffic.
Only small purses, clutches and fanny packs smaller than 16.5 × 11.5 cm (6.5 × 4.5 inches) are allowed, and the arena asks fans not to bring bags at all. If you need a larger bag, for medical or other reasons, entry may be allowed after an X-ray check at Gates 1, 3 or 5. Bag check is in the Galleria across from Gate 1, with limited space, first come, first served; the bag-policy page lists C$25 and the Know Before You Go page C$20.
Gates open 1 hour before puck drop or tip-off for all Leafs and Raptors games. There’s no re-entry after you leave the gates. The ticket office is in the west end of the Galleria near Gate 1.
Every ticket is scanned from your phone: Leafs tickets in the Maple Leafs app and Raptors tickets in the Raptors app. The arena is cashless and takes debit and credit cards only.
The 100 Level concourse is under construction, with rolling closures of washrooms, retail and food and drink. The arena expects delays and asks fans to arrive early.
The two parking levels under the arena are for suite holders and office tenants. The public garage under Maple Leaf Square, 15 York Street, is open 24/7 with event parking and indoor access to the arena; the arena doesn’t publish its rate, and points to SpotHero for reserved spaces nearby. Four on-site accessible spaces are reserved up to 1 month ahead by calling Fan Services at (416) 815-5982, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; that section lists a flat C$50 fee, cards only, garage access from 1 hour before the event and a 2 m (6 ft 6 in) height limit.
The UP Express runs between Pearson and Union Station in 28 minutes, every 15 minutes. An adult one-way fare is C$12.35 and a senior fare C$6.20; children 12 and under ride free. The published schedule has the last train from Union at 1 a.m., weekdays and weekends.
No. The arena is cashless and takes debit and credit cards, including contactless payments. Tickets are mobile only, in the Maple Leafs or Raptors app.
Can I leave during the game and come back?
No. The arena doesn’t allow re-entry once you exit the gates.
Is Scotiabank Arena the old Air Canada Centre?
Yes. The same building was the Air Canada Centre until it became Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018.
How do I get from Pearson airport to the arena?
Take the UP Express from Pearson to Union Station, 28 minutes every 15 minutes, for C$12.35 one way for an adult. The arena is a walk south of Union Station.
