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Canada Life Centre Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
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Short answer
Canada Life Centre restricts bags to 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches, with exceptions for medical and childcare bags that go through x-ray at three gates. Outside food and drinks are banned, though empty soft-sided water bottles are allowed. Umbrellas must be checked, signs and banners are banned, and there is no bag check.
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Bag policy in detail
Bag sizes are restricted to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller, with contactless security screening. Exceptions are made for medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media. Guests enter at Gate 1, Gate 3 or Gate 6 for mandatory x-ray screening. Bags are limited to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches, so backpacks are out. A purse has to be 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller.
- Bag 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller
- Medical and childcare exceptions
- Empty soft-sided water bottle
- No bag check
Food and drink
Empty water bottles are permitted, and the prohibited list says hard-sided bottles are out, so only soft-sided empty ones are allowed. Glass bottles and cans are not. Outside food and beverage are not allowed. Exceptions cover specific dietary needs, infant food or formula, allergies and medical conditions, and guests tell event staff on entry. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Still non-professional point-and-shoot cameras are allowed for Jets games and certain other events, with no flash. Cameras with detachable lenses, or too big for a pant pocket, are prohibited, and so are professional cameras and recording devices. Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Selfie sticks are prohibited. The arena runs ChargeFuze charging stations where guests can rent a portable power bank to take to their seat. The pages do not mention drones, laptops and tablets.
Strollers and family items
Exceptions are made for guests with medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media, and bags go through mandatory x-ray at Gates 1, 3 and 6. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are permitted into the building, but they are not permitted into the seating area and must be stored at a coat check for the event. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs or banners are on the list of items that are not permitted. Signs and banners are not permitted, and the guide does not allow flags. The pages do not mention binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
Exceptions are made for medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media. These bags go through mandatory x-ray at Gate 1, Gate 3 or Gate 6. Guests can email True North ahead of the event with questions about bag eligibility.
Security screening and arrival
The venue can search all guests before entry, and bags get contactless screening or x-ray. Guests who exit cannot re-enter, with exceptions for emergencies, childcare or medical reasons decided case by case by staff and security. Confiscated items are not returned.
Bag storage and lockers
The bag policy says on-site bag check is not available. Umbrellas have to be stored at a coat check location for the event, and the camera page says the arena will not check cameras for guests at events that ban them.
Jets games, concerts and other events
The page says individual tours and events may have more restrictive policies, which are emailed to ticket holders. Check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Camera lenses
- Tripods
- Signs
- Flags
- Bags larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches
- Outside food and beverage, alcohol
- Hard-sided water bottles, glass bottles and cans
- Audio and recording devices, and professional cameras
- Air horns, blow horns and cowbells
- Aerosol cans, fireworks and glow sticks
- Helium balloons and inflatables
- Hockey sticks
- Laser pointers and flashlights
- Skateboards, rollerblades and roller-skates
- Any item that could be used as a weapon, pocket knives included
Questions about Canada Life Centre
Bag sizes are restricted to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller, with contactless security screening. Exceptions are made for medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media. Guests enter at Gate 1, Gate 3 or Gate 6 for mandatory x-ray screening.
Bags are limited to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches, so backpacks are out.
Empty water bottles are permitted, and the prohibited list says hard-sided bottles are out, so only soft-sided empty ones are allowed. Glass bottles and cans are not.
Outside food and beverage are not allowed. Exceptions cover specific dietary needs, infant food or formula, allergies and medical conditions, and guests tell event staff on entry.
Umbrellas are permitted into the building, but they are not permitted into the seating area and must be stored at a coat check for the event.
Still non-professional point-and-shoot cameras are allowed for Jets games and certain other events, with no flash. Cameras with detachable lenses, or too big for a pant pocket, are prohibited, and so are professional cameras and recording devices.
Keep exploring
Sources
- FAQ - Canada Life Centre (opens in a new tab)
canadalifecentre.ca, read
- Bag Policy - Canada Life Centre (opens in a new tab)
canadalifecentre.ca, read
Checked on October 4, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 18, 2026.
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