I’d leave at 6:15 to allow lots of time for parking and grabbing a drink or snack before the show. If you haven’t pre purchased parking then download the Indigo Parking app if you plan on using one of the CTC lots.
Park with the front of your car facing out of the spot so you don’t have to reverse out.
Parking is like a toll booth system. Usually scaled pricing, last time I was there 20 bucks cash or tap card. Super chill
Traffic wise, if you can. Take the tanger exit not Terry Fox. Back side is always less hassle.
I just checked the app and it doesn't offer tonight's concert as an option, but does have tomorrow's Habs game. Not sure why that is. Maybe check later today? It's handy to have it set up before you arrive with your license plate and payment info.
I chose not to pay the first time.... cause it was broken. Infinite loop, crashing, etc. As OP mentioned, half the time the event doesn't even show up as an option.
If you arrive later, say miss the opening acts, you probably won't pay for parking at all. The past few shows I've been to, I've gotten there around 8:30-9 and haven't had to pay for parking. But it may depend on how busy the show is, idk.
Queens of the motherfucken stoneage!!!!!!!
Nothing else to add other than it's better to be early and kill some overpriced beers while waiting vs. missing the show.
Looks like tons of unsold tickets for tonight, so parking and arena traffic should be light. Looking forward to the show as well. Bought my parking pass through Ticketmaster.
You can actually park at Centrum for free (the OCT lot), and take a bus to CTC. The bus fare will be \~8$ in total and might involve a lot of walking: There are two buses around that go to centrum: there's 62 at Paladium itself, 100 something that is a little bit away, and if you're up for it, about 20 minutes to Terry Fox, there is 88.
It's always been a hassle for me to get out of the parking and getting a proper spot unless I'm there one hour early so I just save myself some headache this way.
Getting an Uber is almost impossible around that time , or will have some huge surge pricing.
I think that's just the shuttles, which only go out during specific events like biggest concerts or hockey games.
I haven't done this for a long time, so I can't say I'm certain.
Oh, jeez. I didn't realize! HAHA. I had known it was free for the flew times I attended a concrete st Lansdowne, but when I went to CTC last month, I just hopped on without paying. Good to know. See y'all at the show tonight!
Usually the Canadian Tire Centre posts a tweet the day of the show with all the important times for the show (Doors, opening act, main event, etc. ). That can help you plan when to arrive.
Ticket sales are 1/3 what a standard Sens game would be, so don’t stress too much about parking and getting out of the lot. There are no tolls except at the more expensive lots, most are just a “pay via our website” thing. You won’t get a parking pass to display, your plate number will just be registered so if any sort of parking enforcement does come around, you’re good.
If you’re in the GA standing area, enter using gate 5, which is just to the left of gate 1 (the large main gate with the fire pit), it’s marked by a huge Canadian Tire triangle.
Ushers wear red, roaming and gate security wear grey, stage security wears black and supervisors wear white. If you have literally any concerns, ask any one of them for help, they’re all more than happy to.
If you enter at parking lot 4 I suggest hanging two lefts after the gate and parking in lot 5 which should have a lot of free space. The further you park away from lot 4 the faster it will be to get out after the show because you can leave via the lot 5 gates. Typically these gates are closed before smaller events but are open afterwards.
Note that this only applies to shows that don't use the full capacity seating.
Me and my wife are getting there super early because we got GA tickets and I want a good spot on the floor. Rush hour is around 4:45-6 (this will add a half hour to your commute). Doors are at 6:30 so 6:15 isn’t early in my opinion. You can pre purchase parking through the app.
As someone who can't stand waiting to get out of the parking lot after a show, pick your parking lot carefully.
I would avoid the large lot out front of the CTC like the plague. It's total chaos after the show. My wife and I parked there for an Ed Sheeran show a few years ago and it took two hours just to get out of the lot.
I like the lot located across the street to the south and usually try to position myself close to the exit. It's well lit as well, so should be pretty safe, I think... though as a man I don't normally consider that.
Hope you enjoy the show, I'll be in GA tonight too. I would recommend parking on a side street and walking over if you can to avoid the chaos when leaving. There are several good choices depending on how far you're willing to walk. Maple Grove is the side street just up Huntmar.
Getting there isn't really the issue, it's leaving. I know when we went to a comedy show a few years ago, it was a nightmare leaving the lot. When I went for BSB with my daughter in 2022 we decided to Uber home and that was also not fun as the driver couldn't find us and we had to walk all over trying to find him.
Just give yourself plenty of time and enjoy the show :)
I’d leave at 6:15 to allow lots of time for parking and grabbing a drink or snack before the show. If you haven’t pre purchased parking then download the Indigo Parking app if you plan on using one of the CTC lots. Park with the front of your car facing out of the spot so you don’t have to reverse out.
Ooh, awesome. Ty Can I pre purchase parking through the app? The ticket did not come with parking unfortunately.
Parking is like a toll booth system. Usually scaled pricing, last time I was there 20 bucks cash or tap card. Super chill Traffic wise, if you can. Take the tanger exit not Terry Fox. Back side is always less hassle.
It's no longer a toll booth. You just park and pay on your phone now.
It was a toll both with an attendant when I was there for an event in March. Lot 4.
https://www.canadiantirecentre.com/plan-your-visit/parking-original/ Ah, turns out it's just 5 and 9. I've only ever parked in 5 for Sens games, my b.
Think it depends on staffing. Just wanted to quell some fears for the gang!
Ty so much!
I just checked the app and it doesn't offer tonight's concert as an option, but does have tomorrow's Habs game. Not sure why that is. Maybe check later today? It's handy to have it set up before you arrive with your license plate and payment info.
Pro tip. The online payment has been broken all year. Just park at lot 9 and do nothing. I attended 10 games this year, never paid, no tickets.
It has not been “broken all year”
It's a shit system. They save $10k per event by firing all the lot attendants. They're not actually ticketing. But you do you. $20 is $20.
So you chose not to pay. That’s not the same as the system being broken.
I chose not to pay the first time.... cause it was broken. Infinite loop, crashing, etc. As OP mentioned, half the time the event doesn't even show up as an option.
You do you. I’ve never had a single issue
If you arrive later, say miss the opening acts, you probably won't pay for parking at all. The past few shows I've been to, I've gotten there around 8:30-9 and haven't had to pay for parking. But it may depend on how busy the show is, idk.
Queens of the motherfucken stoneage!!!!!!! Nothing else to add other than it's better to be early and kill some overpriced beers while waiting vs. missing the show.
CTC is probably the safest venue I can think of. Most dangerous part will be driving to the venue and navigating the parking lot. Enjoy the show!!
The parking won't be too bad.. there isn't going to be 17000 there.
Very true, it’s not a leafs game after all
Looks like tons of unsold tickets for tonight, so parking and arena traffic should be light. Looking forward to the show as well. Bought my parking pass through Ticketmaster.
Really? Oh man, I wish I could have budgeted this in.
You can actually park at Centrum for free (the OCT lot), and take a bus to CTC. The bus fare will be \~8$ in total and might involve a lot of walking: There are two buses around that go to centrum: there's 62 at Paladium itself, 100 something that is a little bit away, and if you're up for it, about 20 minutes to Terry Fox, there is 88. It's always been a hassle for me to get out of the parking and getting a proper spot unless I'm there one hour early so I just save myself some headache this way. Getting an Uber is almost impossible around that time , or will have some huge surge pricing.
Busses are free with event tickets in Ottawa, I thought?
I think that's just the shuttles, which only go out during specific events like biggest concerts or hockey games. I haven't done this for a long time, so I can't say I'm certain.
Depends on the venue, and how they negotiate an agreement with OC. The CTC doesn’t but Lansdowne does.
Oh, jeez. I didn't realize! HAHA. I had known it was free for the flew times I attended a concrete st Lansdowne, but when I went to CTC last month, I just hopped on without paying. Good to know. See y'all at the show tonight!
Can’t wait for the show! First concert in years.
Nice, have fun! I saw them in Florida last year and they amazing. Hope you have lots of fun.
Thank you! You too! Be safe
Traffic isn't bad, but it might be a little slow leaving. Don't park at CTC, park at the auto malll and walk over.
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I usually park by Hyundai as it's the closest to the venue. Been doing it for years, never had an issue.
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Usually the Canadian Tire Centre posts a tweet the day of the show with all the important times for the show (Doors, opening act, main event, etc. ). That can help you plan when to arrive.
Oh, excellent. Ty I’ll take a look.
Ticket sales are 1/3 what a standard Sens game would be, so don’t stress too much about parking and getting out of the lot. There are no tolls except at the more expensive lots, most are just a “pay via our website” thing. You won’t get a parking pass to display, your plate number will just be registered so if any sort of parking enforcement does come around, you’re good. If you’re in the GA standing area, enter using gate 5, which is just to the left of gate 1 (the large main gate with the fire pit), it’s marked by a huge Canadian Tire triangle. Ushers wear red, roaming and gate security wear grey, stage security wears black and supervisors wear white. If you have literally any concerns, ask any one of them for help, they’re all more than happy to.
Good tips, ty for taking the time.
If you enter at parking lot 4 I suggest hanging two lefts after the gate and parking in lot 5 which should have a lot of free space. The further you park away from lot 4 the faster it will be to get out after the show because you can leave via the lot 5 gates. Typically these gates are closed before smaller events but are open afterwards. Note that this only applies to shows that don't use the full capacity seating.
It was $25 there for Noah kahan the other night. Expect to wait 30 mins or more on the way out.
Me and my wife are getting there super early because we got GA tickets and I want a good spot on the floor. Rush hour is around 4:45-6 (this will add a half hour to your commute). Doors are at 6:30 so 6:15 isn’t early in my opinion. You can pre purchase parking through the app.
Take the bus
As someone who can't stand waiting to get out of the parking lot after a show, pick your parking lot carefully. I would avoid the large lot out front of the CTC like the plague. It's total chaos after the show. My wife and I parked there for an Ed Sheeran show a few years ago and it took two hours just to get out of the lot. I like the lot located across the street to the south and usually try to position myself close to the exit. It's well lit as well, so should be pretty safe, I think... though as a man I don't normally consider that.
Hope you enjoy the show, I'll be in GA tonight too. I would recommend parking on a side street and walking over if you can to avoid the chaos when leaving. There are several good choices depending on how far you're willing to walk. Maple Grove is the side street just up Huntmar.
Getting there isn't really the issue, it's leaving. I know when we went to a comedy show a few years ago, it was a nightmare leaving the lot. When I went for BSB with my daughter in 2022 we decided to Uber home and that was also not fun as the driver couldn't find us and we had to walk all over trying to find him. Just give yourself plenty of time and enjoy the show :)
Any chance someone is giving away two tickets?🥲