Quebec venues — what you can bring in
Packaroni tracks 16 verified policies across 1 venue in Quebec — Montreal. Every entry below links back to the venue's own published rule and carries the date it was last checked.
What the rules look like in Quebec
The headline rules at the one stadium & arena venue we cover here.
- Bags are restricted — expect a size limit, a clear-bag rule, or both.
- You can't bring your own water in; buy it inside or look for a refill station.
- Outside food isn't allowed.
- Coolers aren't allowed.
- You can't bring your own alcohol.
- Cameras are allowed, but with limits on lens length, tripods, or professional gear.
- There's a fee attached to at least one item — usually bag storage or a locker — so bringing something you can't carry in may still cost you.
Quebec venues at a glance
| Venue | Bags & Backpacks | Water Bottles | Outside Food | Coolers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell CentreMontreal | Conditional | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
“—” means that item hasn't been researched for that venue yet. It does not mean it's unrestricted.
Item by item across Quebec
Each venue's actual wording, grouped by what you're trying to bring.
Bags & Backpacks
Backpacks, coolers, sports bags, and hard-covered briefcases are banned entirely regardless of size; other bags generally must not exceed 15 x 10 x 4 cm so they fit under a seat.
Max size: 15 cm x 10 cm x 4 cm (general rule; varies by event)
Parking
The arena's own site wasn't fetched directly for this entry — secondary sources describe the Bell Centre's own underground garage as dynamically priced for Canadiens games, with reported rates ranging roughly CA$20-45 depending on demand (individual sources cite figures anywhere from CA$28 to CA$38).
Fee: CA$20-45, dynamically priced (per secondary sources, unconfirmed officially)
Water Bottles
Outside drinks, including water, may not be brought into the Bell Centre.
Outside Food
Outside food is not permitted inside the venue.
Alcohol / BYOB
Outside alcohol, including glass bottles and cans, is prohibited; only alcohol purchased inside is allowed, and the minimum age to buy it is 18.
Coolers
Coolers are explicitly banned regardless of size.
Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies
The Bell Centre has a dedicated Wellness Space with a nursing room, rest area, chairs, and a microwave.
Wheelchairs & ECVs
The Bell Centre has dedicated wheelchair-accessible sections on Level 100 (row N) with direct street-level access for safety/accessibility, each allowing one companion.
Cameras & Photo Gear
Personal cameras are fine, but professional cameras with lenses over 2.5 inches or any detachable lens, plus professional video/audio recording equipment and selfie sticks/monopods, are prohibited.
Max size: Lens must be 2.5" or smaller and non-detachable
Drones
Drones and similar remote-controlled objects are prohibited.
Noisemakers, Flags & Banners
Noisemaking objects like bells and horns are banned outright; flags, banners, and posters are allowed only if they don't obstruct another guest's view.
Weapons
All weapons, knives (including pocketknives, cutters, and blades), pepper spray/aerosols, and blunt or dangerous objects are prohibited.
Vapes & Smoking
Smoking and vaping are forbidden anywhere inside the Bell Centre.
Costumes & Masks
Clothing, signs, or messages displaying offensive, obscene, or derogatory content are prohibited; costumes/masks aren't otherwise addressed.
Pets & Service Animals
Animals are not permitted except for service animals.
Other
Also prohibited: computers/tablets, souvenir cups, laser pointers, fireworks/pyrotechnic devices, and any item deemed suspicious by security personnel.
All 1 venue in Quebec
Policies in Quebec change without notice, and gate staff have discretion on the day. Follow the source link on a venue's page and confirm anything you can't afford to be wrong about. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.