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Accessibility features
Accessibility features
Inclusive. Welcoming. Engaging.
Designed to be accessible for everyone.
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Metres below ground 11
11 metres (35 feet) below ground is where guests will find the main event and ice surfaces. This means guests enter at street level, creating a seamless experience from the moment they arrive.
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Flex washrooms 13
13 flex washrooms with 85 stalls will be found throughout Scotia Place. They’re designed to be accessible and to easily adapt for events with more men, more women, or a balanced mix of both.
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Service animal relief areas 2
2 designated service animal relief areas (one inside and one outside) will be available at Scotia Place, ensuring accessibility and comfort for guests and their service animals.
Inclusive features
Experience the comfort of:
- 100% accessible and barrier-free entrances.
- Accessible and companion seating available on all levels.
- Adaptable event surfaces for inclusive sports and activities.
- Convenient storage for mobility devices.
- Widened doorways and walkways for comfortable access.
Inclusive features and spaces for guests and staff include:
- Quiet rooms and sensory kits.
- Dedicated service animal relief areas.
- Convenient parenting rooms.
- Inclusive and accessible restaurants, concessions and retail spaces.
- Accessible administrative spaces.
- Adaptable suites
- Integrated assistive listening technology throughout the venue.
Arrival and navigation
Arrive in comfort and move confidently through the spaces with:
- Accessible parking on every parkade level for added convenience.
- Dedicated drop-off zones for safe, easy access.
- Outdoor pathways linking entrances, plazas and interiors.
- Easy-to-follow site-wide signage and wayfinding systems.
Washrooms designed for all
100% accessible washrooms featuring:
- Gender neutral and flex washrooms that adapt to different events and audiences.
- Doorless entrances where possible.
- Accessible and limited mobility stalls for added support.
- Universal washrooms equipped with baby-size and adult-size change tables.
- Additional accessibility features including ceiling lifts and emergency call systems.
- First aid rooms directly connected for privacy and accessibility.
Community arena
The community arena welcomes all ages and abilities with:
- Universally accessible change rooms designed for inclusive participation.
- On and off ice adaptable features for sledge hockey and other inclusive sports.
- Universally accessible hockey boards for better visibility for participants and spectators.
Scotia Place is pursuing the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC), a national certification program that promotes meaningful accessibility in public spaces.
By working toward RHFAC certification, the venue will:
- Foster inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomed.
- Promote awareness of the importance of accessible environments.
- Empower people of all abilities through meaningful participation.
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