A night at a Sens game is a great group outing, right up until you are sitting in the Kanata parking crush afterward with 20 people in three different cars. The Canadian Tire Centre sits well outside the downtown core, and game-day and concert traffic on the 417 makes solo driving the slow, stressful option. A single charter changes the whole night.
Where the Canadian Tire Centre is, and why that matters
The arena is at 1000 Palladium Drive in Kanata, in Ottawa's western suburbs, right off Highway 417. From downtown it is a straightforward drive in light traffic, but on game and concert nights the westbound 417 and the arena exits back up considerably. That congestion, plus paid parking spread across large lots, is exactly why groups increasingly charter instead of convoying.
The parking reality
Parking at the Canadian Tire Centre is plentiful but paid, with rates varying by lot and the closest spots often reserved for pass holders. Several lots are pay-on-arrival through a mobile app. For a group arriving in separate cars, that is multiple parking fees, a scattered arrival, and everyone trying to regroup inside.
Buses have their own designated parking near Lot 6. Confirm current bus parking rates when you book, as arena pricing changes season to season.
Want to skip the parking math entirely? Request a free quote and Odyssey Shuttles will handle the drop-off and parking for the whole group.
Why one bus beats a convoy on game night
Charter the group and you get a single drop-off near the doors, one coordinated arrival, and a driver who handles the traffic and the parking while you enjoy the pre-game. Afterward, everyone loads onto the same bus instead of hunting for cars in a dark lot, and you leave together. Nobody drives home after a few beers, which for a group night out is the whole point.
Great for more than just fans
This works for far more than a group of friends. Corporate hospitality nights, client outings, staff social events, birthday and stag groups, and out-of-town visitors all travel better by charter. For corporate game-night hospitality, a shuttle from the office or a downtown hotel is a simple, professional touch.
Concerts and other big Canadian Tire Centre events have the exact same traffic and parking profile, so the same logic applies to any large event at the arena.
How to book it
Share your group size, your pickup point, and the event date and time, and Odyssey Shuttles will recommend the right vehicle, from a Sprinter for a small group to a full 54-seat coach, quoted upfront. Return timing is built around the event so your driver is ready when the final buzzer goes.
Planning a night at the Canadian Tire Centre? Send Odyssey Shuttles your details for a firm quote and let someone else handle the Kanata traffic.
Call Odyssey Shuttles during business hours (9-5): +1 (613) 415-7079. The number you are quoted is the number you pay, with vehicles from 7 to 54 seats to match any group.
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Frequently asked
How much does it cost to charter a bus to a Sens game?
Pricing is per vehicle rather than per seat, so the cost depends on your group size and the vehicle you need, anywhere from a Sprinter van for a small group to a full 54-seat coach. Send Odyssey Shuttles your group size and pickup point for a firm, upfront quote.
Where do buses park at the Canadian Tire Centre?
Buses have their own designated parking area near Lot 6, separate from regular vehicle parking. Odyssey Shuttles confirms current bus parking rates with the venue before your event, since arena pricing can change season to season.
Can you pick up our group from a downtown hotel before a game?
Yes. Odyssey Shuttles regularly picks up groups from downtown Ottawa hotels and offices before Sens games and drops off right near the arena entrance, then brings everyone home again after the final buzzer.
