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Can You Bring a Water Bottle Into Canadian Venues? Rules

Of the 14 Canadian venues we have verified for water bottles, 2 allow them, 6 allow them with limits, 5 ban them and 1 does not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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Canadian Venues compared
14
State a rule
13
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified Canadian venues treat water bottles

Allowed outright: CN Tower and Canada's Wonderland.

Allowed with limits: Canadian Tire Centre, Rogers Arena, Canada Life Centre, BMO Field, Rogers Centre and BC Place.

Not allowed: Scotiabank Saddledome, Rogers Place, Bell Centre, Stade Saputo and Scotiabank Arena.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Commonwealth Stadium. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the water bottles guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 14 Canadian venues says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Water bottle

  • BC PlaceConditional

    Empty personal water bottles up to 1 liter, with or without lids, are allowed and inspected at the gate. You can refill them at drinking fountains on the main concourse. Glass bottles and anything over 1 liter are not allowed.

    BC Place stadium policies page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans are forbidden, and so are souvenir cups.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • BMO FieldConditional

    Bottles or cans of any kind are prohibited, except for empty refillable non-glass water bottles.

    BMO Field FAQ page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    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.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandAllowed

    Baby food and formula, bottled water and refillable bottles or containers are permitted. No glass containers are allowed.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Empty re-fillable water bottles are allowed because of the water filling stations. Food and beverages bought outside, and bottles and cans, are prohibited.

    Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked

  • CN TowerAllowed

    Outside non-alcoholic beverages are allowed, though the Tower encourages guests to use its on-site dining.

    CN Tower common questions page, checked

  • Commonwealth StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention water bottles.

    Edmonton Elks clear bag policy page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Empty plastic water bottles are welcome at Canucks and Warriors games. Glass or steel bottles and all types of cans are not permitted, and the policy for concerts and other events is subject to change.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers CentreConditional

    Plastic bottles or cans of 600 ml or less holding non-alcoholic drinks are allowed. Tops are removed at entry. Larger plastic bottles, glass, metal and stainless steel bottles are not.

    Blue Jays stadium rules page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Outside food, beverage and alcohol are prohibited, and so are hard-sided reusable bottles. Fans with allergies, medical or dietary needs can ask for prior approval.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed

    Bottles and cans are on the prohibited list, and outside food or beverage is not permitted into the building. Fans with allergies or medical conditions can call Fan Services about exceptions.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed

    Bottles or cans and outside food and beverage are not permitted at any time. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may be permitted to bring their own, by contacting customer service.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Stade SaputoNot allowed

    Bottles, cans, thermoses and any other container are prohibited, along with beverages from outside the stadium.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

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Questions about water bottles at Canadian venues

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 14 Canadian venues we have verified, 13 state a rule for water bottles, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Scotiabank Saddledome, Rogers Place, Bell Centre, Stade Saputo and Scotiabank Arena ban them, according to the official pages we read.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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