Getting There · Scotiabank Arena · Toronto
Getting to Scotiabank Arena — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Scotiabank Arena without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors game nights and major concerts, when the roads around South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto), Toronto fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 19,800, the streets around South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto), Toronto tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Scotiabank Arena
Shared downtown home of the toronto maple leafs and toronto raptors, formerly the air canada centre. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1999. located at 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2.
Transit Routes to Scotiabank Arena
Connected to Union Station via the PATH, served by TTC subway Line 1, GO Transit, and the UP Express, making it the most transit-accessible arena in the country. The South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto), Toronto location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Scotiabank Arena — you are moving while the parking lots around South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto), Toronto are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Scotiabank Arena
Uber and Lyft both serve Scotiabank Arena. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Scotiabank Arena before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Scotiabank Arena from South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto)
Scotiabank Arena is located at 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2, in the South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto) area of Toronto. The central location makes Scotiabank Arena walkable from many Toronto hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the South Core / Harbourfront (downtown Toronto) area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Scotiabank Arena is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Scotiabank Arena
Scotiabank Arena holds 19,800 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Scotiabank Arena means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Scotiabank Arena
If you took transit to Scotiabank Arena, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Connected to Union Station via the PATH, served by TTC subway Line 1, GO Transit, and the UP Express, making it the most transit-accessible arena in the country) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Scotiabank Arena typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.