Get Google Maps Directions

There are two available exits from Highway 417 that will lead you to Canadian Tire Centre; they are the Terry Fox Dr. and Palladium Drive exits. When using the Palladium Drive exit from Hwy 417, traffic may access the site in either northbound or southbound directions when arriving at Canadian Tire Centre.

Get Google Maps Directions for each highway exit option here: Terry Fox Exit, Palladium Drive North Exit and Palladium Drive South Exit.

Tip: On game days or big event days the Palladium Drive North route has less traffic congestion. On these nights you should also allow yourself more time for traffic and parking. You can even buy a prepaid parking pass.

From Downtown Ottawa

Canadian Tire Centre is a quick 15 minute drive from downtown Ottawa – take Highway 417 (the Queensway) west to the Palladium Drive exit. This 4 lane arena-specific interchange will bring you right to Canadian Tire Centre’s doors.

From South of Ottawa

If you’re travelling from south of Ottawa, follow Highway 31 or Highway 416 to the 417. Proceed west on Highway 417 to the Palladium Drive exit.

From Outaouais Region

From the Outaouais region, take the Portage Bridge across the Ottawa River. Proceed on Wellington Street to Lyon Street, and south on Lyon Street to Highway 417 (the Queensway). Follow the Queensway west to the Palladium Drive exit.

From West of Ottawa

If you are coming from the west, take either Highway 7 (Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth) or Highway 17 (Almonte, Pakenham, Arnprior, Renfrew) to Highway 417 (the Queensway). Follow the Queensway east to the Palladium Drive exit.

Please check out our Parking Page for more hints and information to improve your arrival, parking and departure.