Toronto’s Air Canada Centre (The ACC) was built in 1999, primarily to replace the aging Maple Leaf Gardens, which had served as Toronto’s primary entertainment venue for close to 80 years. The Air Canada Centre became the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey club, and the Toronto Raptors NBA basketball franchise. The Toronto Rock lacrosse team also calls the Air Canada Centre its home. Tours of the venue are conducted during mid day.
The ACC is host to many Toronto attractions. World Wrestling Federation events, Disney-on-Ice Shows, and a variety of music concerts play regularly. The ACC also features the 5,500-seat Best Buy theatre, which provides a venue for smaller concerts and performances.
Seating for Air Canada Centre events is 18,800 for Toronto Maple Leaf hockey games, 19,800 for basketball games, and over 20,000 for some concerts. An interactive seating chart is available on the ACC web site.
In addition to full schedules of hockey and basketball, the following special events are taking place at the Air Canada Centre from late 2009 to early 2010.
| Artist/Group | Concert Date |
| Daughtry | November 2, 2009 |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2009 | November 12, 2009 |
| Radio City Christmas Spectacular | November 16-18 |
| Jimmy Buffett | November 19, 2009 |
| Lady Gaga | November 28, 2009 |
| Andrea Bocelli | December 3, 2009 |
| Jeff Dunham | January 16, 2010 |
| Guns N' Roses | January 28, 2010 |
| Taylor Swift | May 21-22, 2010 |
Enjoy an event at the Air Canada Centre and book your stay at the nearby Delta Chelsea and enjoy great rates and services. It's proximity to the venue makes it one of the best hotels in downtown Toronto to stay at if you want to catch a game or take in a live performance.
Things To Do In the Area
The ACC is located at 40 Bay Street in downtown Toronto. Conveniently located within the Entertainment district and near the Financial district, the Air Canada Centre places visitors near many fine Toronto restaurants and shopping boutiques. The ACC is only short walk from the Harbourfront where you can take a Toronto Harbour cruise through the Toronto Islands. The CN Tower and Toronto Convention Center are right next door. Numerous trade shows and conferences are held yearly at the convention centre on Front Street. The Hockey Hall of Fame and the Eaton Shopping Center are also close by.
Tickets for events at the Air Canada Centre can be purchased by phone, at the box office or online at Ticketmaster.ca.
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Toronto Attractions
Enjoy an exciting weekend getaway in Toronto. Toronto attractions and events abound for adults and kids. How about a visit to the spectacular new Royal Ontario Museum, or a thrilling ride up to the top of the CN Tower? Buy a Toronto CityPass and enjoy 6 of the top Toronto Tourist Attractions.
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