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GFL Memorial Gardens

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GFL Memorial Gardens is the Sault Ste. Marie arena at 269 Queen Street East with four main gates and a separate suite-holder and accessibility entrance. Use Gate A at Queen and Dennis, Gate B at Queen and Ron Francis Way, Gate C at Ron Francis Way and Bay, or Gate D in the main lot when accessibility entry is required.

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FanProof verdictAt GFL Memorial Gardens, bring cash if you want bar purchases: concession stands accept cash, debit and credit, but the bars are cash only. ATMs are behind sections 105 and 115. Wheelchair-accessible tickets must be arranged through the box office rather than purchased online.

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Travel time
  1. 12:52 PM
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  2. 1:22 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 2:07 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

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The main lot has about 212 free spaces, including 12 accessible stalls, with additional event parking in City lots a few blocks away.

Location

269 Queen Street East

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Accessibility

GFL Memorial Gardens has a ramped Gate A main entrance and a VIP/accessibility entrance below Gate A whose elevator reaches all three levels. Accessible concourse locations vary by stage/event; arrange inventory through the box office at 705-759-5251 extension 2. It will try to secure one paid companion seat. Wheelchair escorts can be requested; listening devices are available for some shows with a credit-card or photo-ID deposit. Confirm exact placement and the full route before buying.

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Hockey
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Concert · standing floor
Concert · half house · seated floor
Concert · half house · standing floor
Concert · theatre
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Access details

Gate D is the designated accessibility entrance and a Queen Street drop-off serves disabled patrons and seniors; accessible ticket positions should be reserved in advance.

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Payment

GFL Memorial Gardens’ in-person tickets accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Concessions and the Hockey House accept cash, debit or credit; bars are cash-only. Confirm specific wallet support and artist-merchandise methods separately.

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Water & drinks

GFL Memorial Gardens prohibits ordinary outside food/drinks, bottles and cans. Arrange necessary medical or infant liquids directly; no ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is established.

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  • Watch out for: The event ticket and seating configuration determine the active gate, while the main box office extends its hours on game and event days.
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GFL Memorial Gardens, 269 Queen Street East · Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
Parking
The main lot has about 212 free spaces, including 12 accessible stalls, with additional event parking in City lots a few blocks away.
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GFL Memorial Gardens has a ramped Gate A main entrance and a VIP/accessibility entrance below Gate A whose elevator reaches all three levels. Accessible concourse locations vary by stage/event; arrange inventory through the box office at 705-759-5251 extension 2. It will try to secure one paid companion seat. Wheelchair escorts can be requested; listening devices are available for some shows with a credit-card or photo-ID deposit. Confirm exact placement and the full route before buying.

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GFL Memorial Gardens’ in-person tickets accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Concessions and the Hockey House accept cash, debit or credit; bars are cash-only. Confirm specific wallet support and artist-merchandise methods separately. GFL Memorial Gardens prohibits ordinary outside food/drinks, bottles and cans. Arrange necessary medical or infant liquids directly; no ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is established.

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