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About Grand Chapiteau - Scotiabank Place

Welcome to Grand Chapiteau at the Canadian Tire Centre, the multi-purpose arena in Kanata, Ottawa. Home to the Ottawa Senators and a frequent host to concerts, touring shows, and Cirque du Soleil performances under the Grand Chapiteau big top. With a hockey capacity of 18,655 and up to 20,500 for concerts depending on stage setup, this venue combines sports energy with world-class entertainment.

Whether you’re here for a Senators game, a Cirque show, or a major concert, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking details, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.

Pro tips: secure your seats through trusted partners, check parking lot designations ahead of time (Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and Slap Shot Lots), and use OC Transpo routes (400-series for events, or 62/162 for local access) to minimize travel time. The venue has hosted notable events from the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals to Cirque du Soleil’s OVO (2025) and Luzia (announced for 2026). The Grand Chapiteau name is part of a storied history, but today the arena operates as Canadian Tire Centre, offering the same great experience in Ottawa’s west end.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose indoor arena; home of the Ottawa Senators (NHL) and host to concerts and touring shows (including Cirque du Soleil under Grand Chapiteau).
  • Capacity: Hockey capacity 18,655; concerts up to 20,500 depending on stage configuration.
  • Seating chart: Three levels (100, 200, 300) surrounding the arena floor; seating maps available via the venue and ticketing partners.
  • Parking: Multiple lots (e.g., Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) plus Slap Shot Lots; prepaid parking options and event-based pricing published by the venue.
  • Transit: OC Transpo provides event routes (400-series) to the centre; a dedicated Canadian Tire Centre OC Transpo destination exists; regular routes (e.g., 62, 162) serve the area.
  • Nearby hotels: Brookstreet Hotel; Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata; Fairfield Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata; Fairmont Château Laurier (downtown Ottawa).
  • Notable events hosted: 2007 Stanley Cup Finals games 3 & 4; 2008 NHL Entry Draft; 2012 NHL All-Star Game; UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy (2019); Cirque du Soleil shows OVO (2025) and Luzia (announced for Ottawa in 2026).
  • Renamed status: The arena opened as The Palladium (1996), later Corel Centre, then Scotiabank Place, and has been the Canadian Tire Centre since 2013.