Food at Canadian Tire Centre
Canadian Tire Centre combines familiar arena food with Canadian favorites. The concourse includes pizza, poutine, burgers, sandwiches and coffee, with several stands concentrated around the 200 level.
Concessions and locations
Tim Hortons has locations near sections 105 and 206. Gabriel Pizza is near sections 105, 207 and 223, and Smoke’s Poutinerie is near sections 206 and 225.
ByTown Grill at section 119 serves grilled arena staples. Capital Eats appears near sections 203, 217 and 227, Chef’s Kitchen is near section 224, and Law & Orders is near section 206. A Grab N Go market near section 209 is useful when the regular concession lines are long.
Some stands and restaurants open only for selected events or ticketed areas. Check the concourse map after entering if a particular option matters to you.
Dietary and allergy information
The concession guide identifies gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Canadian Tire Centre is not a nut-free or allergen-free facility, and cross-contact is possible. Guests with medically required food or a special dietary need may bring appropriate items through security.
Food near Canadian Tire Centre
The arena is in Kanata rather than downtown Ottawa. Restaurants around Kanata and the nearby retail districts are more practical for a pregame meal than central Ottawa, especially if you are driving. Leave enough time for event traffic on Palladium Drive.
Canadian Tire Centre food FAQs
Can you bring food into Canadian Tire Centre?
Outside food and drink are generally prohibited. The arena allows food required for medical or special dietary reasons.
Is Canadian Tire Centre cashless?
Yes. Concession purchases are cashless.
Where can you find poutine?
Smoke’s Poutinerie has locations near sections 206 and 225.
Are vegetarian and gluten-free options available?
Yes. The venue marks vegetarian and gluten-free choices in its concession guide, though it cannot guarantee an allergen-free preparation area.
Sources
Fact-checked August 13, 2026.