Car rental Toronto airport and the Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre is a staple destination for car rental Toronto airport travelers. Whether you’re a sports fan or concert-goer, you’ll catch all of the hottest shows and games inside the ACC. Over its ten-year history, the ACC has become one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the nation, not to mention one of the top 10 busiest arenas in the world. It is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club, the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club, and the Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team. More than 26.8 million fans have attended close to 2000 events at the ACC already, so why haven’t you been to the arena yet? Car rental Toronto airport travelers are encouraged to visit this state-of-the-art facility for all of their T.O. entertainment needs.
A quick look at the arena’s history
The Air Canada Center is built on the site of the old Canada Post Delivery Building right in the heart of downtown Toronto. The arena still retains the east and south walls of the original structure, keeping with the storied architecture of Bay Street and Lake Shore Boulevard. The construction of the building was motivated by the Raptors NBA expansion bid back in 1993. 40 Bay Street became a live construction site in 1997 and the first hockey game was held on February 20th, 1999. The Leafs played the Montreal Canadiens, beating them in a 3-2 overtime victory.
Say goodbye to subpar arena cuisine
The Air Canada Centre proudly houses one of the finest food and beverage departments of any arena in North America. Car rental Toronto airport travelers will find three magnificent fine dining restaurants inside the arena, including the Platinum Club, the Air Canada Club and the Hot Stove Club. Catering is provided by the illustrious Platinum Catering Company, while concessions include everything from submarine sandwiches and pizza to sushi and Greek gyros. For coffee lovers, there’s a Tim Hortons counter at the Union Market Food Court and in Sections 111, 303, and 305.
Purchase tickets to an upcoming ACC event
Car rental Toronto airport travelers can purchase tickets to sporting events and concerts at the ACC online at Ticketmaster.ca. You can also contact Ticketmaster by telephone at 416-870-8000. If you’re already in town, simply drop by the Air Canada Centre Ticket Office located in the west end of the Galleria near Gate 1. Ticket Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 6pm, Friday from 9:30am to 8pm and Saturdays from 9:30am to 5pm. Many events at the ACC sell-out quickly, so if you’re hoping to catch a show during your upcoming car rental Toronto airport vacation, TransCanada recommends reserving your seats well in advance.
Direction to the ACC
Car rental Toronto airport travelers will find the Air Canada Centre at the corner of Lakeshore Boulevard (westbound) and Bay Street in downtown Toronto. To get there from the east, TransCanada recommends taking highway 401 west to Don Valley Parkway South/Downtown (exit 375). Follow the Don Valley until it becomes the Gardiner Expressway West (you will need to merge to the right). Take the Yonge Street/Highway 11 exit heading towards the Harbourfront. Keep left and stay straight onto Lakeshore Boulevard. Turn right onto Bay Street and the arena will be right there. If you’re coming directly from Pearson in your car rental Toronto airport vehicle, follow Airport Road to Highway 417 South to the Gardiner Expressway East. Stay on the Gardiner until the exit for Yonge Street/Highway 11/York Street. Go north on York – you’ll see the ACC at the 3rd set of lights to your right.
To learn more about the Air Canada Centre, please log onto the arena’s official website at www.theaircanadacentre.com.