Maple
Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
40 Bay St., Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5J 2X2
Tel: (416) 815-5500
Fax: (416) 359-9332
Web Site: www.theaircanadacentre.com
Experience the inner workings of Air Canada Centre, the home of
the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team & the Toronto Raptors
basketball franchise. If you choose the 1- hour guided tour, the
adventure takes you behind the scenes of North America's premier
theatre of sports & entertainment.Visit the Executive and
Platinum Suite level. Take in the experience of the ESSO Maple
Leafs Memories & Dreams where you will explore the history
of the Leafs dating back to the Toronto Arenas and the St. Pat's
as well as the history of Maple Leaf Gardens and the Air Canada
Centre.
The most popular part of the tour is "Player's Perspective,"
providing a look at the building from the event floor allowing
fans to experience the sensation of being a player at the Air
Canada Centre. When you’re visiting, you’ll be able
to view the Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Championship banners and go
to RbK Court – the exclusive practice and training facility
of the Toronto Raptors.
Please note - Air Canada Centre Tours are Cancelled
until further notice.
Located in the heart of Toronto, the Air Canada Centre is close
to the CN Tower, the theatre district, restaurants,
15 major Toronto
hotels, shopping, and two main transportation arteries: the
Gardiner Expressway and Union Station that services the Toronto
Transit Commission and GO Transit system. The facility has revitalized
the area known as the Railway Lands East.
Air Canada Centre provides an excellent link between the downtown
core and Harbourfront, one of Toronto's major tourist attractions.
Air Canada Centre Restaurants & Catering
Air Canada Centre offers an extensive range of food services coordinated
through our own in-house catering division, the Platinum Catering
Company. With a wide selection of catering menus and venues to
match your event, we assure you, that as our guest, you will receive
the very best service, quality and value to compliment your overall
entertainment experience.
We are also excited about extending the savours of the Platinum
Catering Company beyond the friendly confines of Air Canada Centre
with our off-site catering packages. Whether you're hosting an
intimate affair for 10 or a large convention of 1000, allow our
friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist you in planning and
executing a successful and memorable event at the location of
your choice.
Please visit our web site at www.theaircanadacentre.com for a
range of menu options, including customized menus to meet any
of your requirements and specific needs.
To discover how Air Canada Centre will make the ideal location
for your next catering event , please call Mary Jane Baxter, Manager
of Catering at 416-815-5694 to book an appointment and tour with
one of our staff members.
To inquire about restaurant reservations please phone 416-815-5983.
Air Canada Centre Home Teams:
- Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL)
- Toronto Raptors Basketball Club of the National Basketball
Association (NBA)
- Toronto Rock Lacrosse of the National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Air Canada Centre Seating Capacity:
- Basketball 19,800 seats
- Hockey 18,800 seats
- Full house concerts 19,800 seats
- Theatre 5,200 seats
Air Canada Centre Features:
- 1020 Club Seats
- 40 Platinum Lounges (unique to a North American venue)
- 65 Executive Suites
- 32 Theatre Suites
- 16 Loge Suites (2nd and 3rd level loges)
- Three Group Sales Areas, including a 200-seat gondola
- Seats throughout the facility are 19" and 20" and
fully upholstered.
TD Waterhouse Platinum Club
Elegant and contemporary with a formal ambience, The TD Waterhouse
Platinum Club is fine dining at its best.
Haute cuisine in the heart of a sports arena, the Platinum Club
was established in 1999 with the opening of Air Canada Centre.
The club gives Platinum Seat Holders exceptional food and premium
service in a sophisticated, upscale environment. With a refined
European accent and "Marquis � la Carte" fare,
the club has become a lavish haven for those enjoying a game or
concert.
The Platinum Club experience is as much a part of the show as
the main event. Before, during, or after a game, guests can indulge
in the many services the club has to offer, as the restaurant
holds their table for the entire night. As a result, if fans want
to have a leisurely dinner before the game, they can. Or, if they
just want to enjoy a glass of wine and appetizer, return for their
main course after the first period, and come back later for dessert
and a port or liqueur, the staff at the Platinum Club will have
everything taken care of.
Like the service, culinary wonders at the Platinum Club are nothing
short of outstanding. With a menu that changes monthly, the chefs
are continually creating new gourmet delights. Appetizers range
from the finest meats and cheeses to caviar and foie gras. Traditional
meals such as roasted chicken, lobster or Canadian AAA striploin
are often joined with rarities such as venison, ostrich and bison.
For the dessert connoisseur, sweet sensations including cakes,
pies, tortes and tarts are prepared with unique and decadent fruits,
fillings, compotes and ganache. To complement the fine food, the
Platinum Club boasts over 300 different wines from all over the
world. If guests prefer, they can pre-order wine before the event
which allows staff to decant the wine in anticipation of their
arrival.
Along with the fine food and premium service comes the elegant
and luxurious d�cor. Stepping from the corridor into the
beautifully appointed interior of the Platinum Club creates the
impression that one is no longer in a sports facility. Soft lighting
and hues of brown, black, beige, gray and silver give the room
a rich and intimate ambiance. Central to the room is a sleek bar
with marble top surrounded by gentle hanging lights. Plush seating,
crisp white linen tablecloths and beautiful silver and crystal
wear create an elegant yet comfortable dining experience. Photographs
of hockey, basketball and concerts showcased behind glass may
be the only reminders that the guest is there to see an event.
The Platinum Club is overseen by Executive Chef, Brad Long.
To inquire about restaurant reservations please phone 416-815-5983.
Air Canada Centre Sony Jumbotron:
The Sony LED wide-screen Jumbotron made its Canadian debut at
Air Canada Centre, featuring four state-of-the-art wide-screens
and message board. The scoreboard incorporates Sony's high-resolution
audio/visual screens. More than 700 Sony televisions are situated
throughout the arena.
Ice Rink Conversion Time:
Four to six hours, from basketball mode to full hockey set-up.
Galleria:
Running in an east-west direction, just south of the GO train
tracks, the Galleria is a public thoroughfare located at the north
end of Air Canada Centre. It is a covered, climate-controlled
walkway that houses the ticket office, food court and Centre Sports
retail shop. In addition, a historical display of artifacts from
the original Canada Post Delivery Building and its site is a prominent
feature. Nearly 60 per cent of guests enter Air Canada Centre
through Gate 1, located in the Galleria.
PATH
Walkway System:
Air Canada Centre is connected to the well-known PATH system,
providing covered access to the downtown core. PATH reaches as
far north as Dundas Street. Two grade-level connections, referred
to as the Bay West Teamway and the Blue Route provide convenient
access from Union Station to the Galleria, a climate-controlled
public square with retailing and food opportunities.
Air Canada Centre Location Map:
Air Canada Centre is located at the northwest corner of Lakeshore
Blvd. (westbound) and Bay St. in downtown Toronto.
Air Canada Centre Contact Information:
40 Bay Street is the address of the ACC.
Main Telephone: 416-815-5500 or (416) 815-5982