luckiest1
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Does anyone know what the food situation inside the arena is like? There’s not much info on the website
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A Google search tells me:
The Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau offers standard arena food like burgers, hot dogs, chicken fingers, fries, poutine (including specialty varieties), pizza, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, chips, and, of course, various Slush Puppie frozen drinks, along with bottled sodas and water, to complement their sports and entertainment events.
Common Food & Drink Options:
- Main Meals: Hamburgers, Chicken Fingers & Fries, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Pizza (Cheese & Pepperoni).
- Snacks: Popcorn, Chips, Bavarian Pretzels, Nachos with Cheese.
- Poutine: Classic fries with gravy and cheese curds, plus loaded options like Bacon Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork, Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Double Pork.
- Drinks: Slush Puppie slushies, Bottled Pop (Coke products), Bottled Water.
There is also a restaurant, Le 1973. It’s fine, I’ve eaten there a few times for work lunches, etc. Pricey, but what isn’t these days? Website appears to be French only: https://www.le1973.com/
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Well, this does not sound promising
: https://www.stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/centre-slush-puppie-gatineau-olympiquesWe were able to bring food into the arena last year in Laval, possibly it will be the same this year? It doesn't seem reasonable to expect people to survive on snacks when they're in house for several hours at a time.
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No it sure doesn’t. It sounds pretty typical though. I’ve made reservations at the restaurant for my party for Friday and Saturday, which are the days that don’t allow as much time to be able to leave for meals. But I’m definitely going to be smuggling food in for the most part. I have dietary restrictions so most of what is offered (according to that link and the google search) doesn’t work for me.
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Those options are very limited unfortunately so we’re going to have to be creative! I’m at least thankful they have Coke (for Coke Zero) and not Pepsi beverage options!! @fan
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I suspect yes, there's at least 3 community ice pads at the facility--it is where NextGen was held last 2 years.
Historically you needed a practice ticket to watch practices, these would come as part of an all event ticket. I do not have all event tix to the competition, so maybe someone who does can chime in for this year's arrangement.
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We got physical all event tickets for seniors, and there is one for Friday, two for Saturday (day vs evening) and one for Sunday. No events listed on them and nothing for practices on Thursday. Maybe the digital ticket are different?
Digital tickets are the same.
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At the arena. Nice place, very comfy padded seats. Parking in the parkade next to the arena seems to be free. One (of 3) concession stands is currently open. There are a couple of hot items on the menu besides the snacks, pizza and fries/poutine. They also have a few bakery items, mini donuts, croissants, and (fabulous) chocolate beignets. Oddly, no hot beverages of any kind for sale at this time (?)
ETA: found a 4th concession (closed at the moment) with coffee makers and a hot chocolate machine! Hopefully they open up at some point.
ETA: found a 4th concession (closed at the moment) with coffee makers and a hot chocolate machine! Hopefully they open up at some point.
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Do they check your bags for food?
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Not so far.
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As a heads up, I heard that they will likely start charging on Friday for parking.
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According to the Gatineau city website: for Monday-Friday from 7-5pm, the first 3 hours are free, then it's $2 per 30 mins to a max of $17. After 5pm, it's free. Then on the weekend, it's $1 per hour to a max of $5. If that's accurate, then you'll only pay on Friday if you arrive before 2pm.
I suspect the reason the cost is much higher during weekdays (after the first 3 hours) is because there's a CÉGEP right by the arena, and they want to discourage students from using it for daily parking and filling it up.
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Apparently there is also something broken within the parking system (?). The message on the ticket dispenser at the entrance said "disabled" and the exit arms were up, so I just drove in and parked.
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I was looking for hot water for tea during the Junior women yesterday, and an employee was kind enough to take me into the closed concession stand and get it for me. He said it would be open tomorrow and the rest of the event.
This is a regular occurrence in both the parking garage and the surface lot. I park in the lot for work and I have free parking about once a week.Apparently there is also something broken within the parking system (?). The message on the ticket dispenser at the entrance said "disabled" and the exit arms were up, so I just drove in and parked.
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I’ve gone to a few hockey games and events around the slush puppy center and I think the parking situation is better than TD Place. There are a few options walking distance to the arena as well. The food situation is ok, I would plan to dine in the restaurants nearby. There are a few good ones. There is also two grocery stores a Walmart and a mall basically across the street.
I’m volunteering today, tomorrow and Friday and attending with friends Saturday and Sunday. Looking forward to the great skating we’re going to witness this week!
I’m volunteering today, tomorrow and Friday and attending with friends Saturday and Sunday. Looking forward to the great skating we’re going to witness this week!
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I had lunch today at the Café Moca Loca, on Boulevard de la Gappe, about a 5-minute walk from the arena. My vegetarian panini and pistachio latte were both very good, and they had lots of cakes and pastries that also looked delicious.
The Super C grocery store also has some ready-to-eat sandwiches, for anyone looking for something that you can smuggle into the arena. (There haven't been any bag checks so far, but I don't know if that will change once the Senior events start.)
The Super C grocery store also has some ready-to-eat sandwiches, for anyone looking for something that you can smuggle into the arena. (There haven't been any bag checks so far, but I don't know if that will change once the Senior events start.)
Olivia Bistro, which is next door to Moca Loca, has really yummy food (soups, salads, etc.) as well. I think they have a small dine in area, but mostly do take out. https://oliviabistro.com/en
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The parking garage has been fixed 
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Thanks for the food recos everyone- I was looking for a decent coffee place!
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