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About Air Canada Centre
Remember your first hockey game or rock concert? These experiences last a lifetime and at Air Canada Centre, it is it's goal to create that first-time magic for everyone who comes into the building, over and over again.
When fans come to the venue to see all-star athletes and international concert performers, the service standards complete the whole exciting in-arena experience. Positive experiences are what we remember fondly in our life since so often they are shared with good friends and family, and become the topic of conversation that keep us connected with others.
Air Canada Centre has earned its place of distinction along Toronto's skyline, and in the hearts of sports and entertainment fans from all over the world. From the creature comforts to a full food and beverage program that serves everything from traditional fan favorite 9-inch hot dogs to a new favorite among many, sushi.
First-class amenities complemented by a dedicated fan service program make Air Canada Centre a sought-after destination.
Location: 40 Bay Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2X2
Size: 665,000 square foot sports and entertainment complex
Office Tower: 140,000 square foot, 12-storey office tower houses MLSEL offices, Air Canada corporate offices and National Hockey League offices.
The Neighbourhood: Located in the heart of the city, Air Canada Centre is close to the CN Tower, the theatre district, restaurants, 15 major hotels, shopping, and two main transportation arteries: the Gardiner Expressway and Union Station that services the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit system. The facility has revitalized the area known as the Railway Lands East.
Air Canada Centre provides an excellent link between the downtown core and Harbourfront, one of Toronto's major tourist attractions.
Home Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL); Toronto Raptors Basketball Club of the National Basketball Association (NBA); Toronto Rock Lacrosse of the National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Groundbreaking: February 1997
Opening Hockey Game: February 20, 1999 (Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens)
Arena Usage: Basketball, hockey, arena football, lacrosse, concerts, family shows, skating events, corporate trade shows, circuses, and various sporting and community events and private functions.
The Theatre at Air Canada Centre: Air Canada Centre houses the largest theatre in Toronto. The Theatre is a self-contained 5,200-seat theatre that fills an important niche in Toronto's theatre marketplace. The Theatre attracts medium-sized concerts and family shows that are better presented in an intimate setting.
Restaurants: Themed concession stands, unique restaurants and kiosks offer a diverse food and beverage program, capturing the multicultural flavour of Toronto. The venue boasts three restaurants: the Air Canada Club, with a view of the arena, the Platinum Club, for fine dining, and the Hot Stove Club, a tradition transferred from Maple Leaf Gardens, as well as two bars and a Molson brewery within the facility.
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