A look at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift

TORONTO – A look at Scotiabank Arena, which is undergoing more than $350 million in renovations:

BEGINNINGS: The arena, which covers 665,000 square feet and six floors, opened in February 1999 as the Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena in July 2018.

LOCATION/COST: Built on the site of the Canada Postal Delivery Building — the property was purchased from Canada Post for $60 million — the arena cost $288 million to construct.

VENUE CAPACITY: Ranges from 19,800 for NBA games and concerts to 18,800 for hockey.

THROUGH THE DOORS: The arena boasts hosting more than 39 million fans at events ranging from NHL and NBA games to concerts and even political conventions.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2023.