Aréna Jacques Plante

The Aréna Jacques Plante is a sports arena in Shawinigan with a capacity of around 3,700 seats, including over 2,500 permanent fixed seats throughout the building. It sits next to the newer Centre Bionest and has hosted various sporting events and gatherings.

Architect Jules Caron designed the building, which opened in 1937 and was originally called Shawinigan Municipal Auditorium. It served as the home of the Shawinigan Cataractes ice hockey team until the team moved elsewhere in 2008.

The facility appears in the Quebec Cultural Heritage Directory and reflects how important ice hockey has been to the community. The building itself shows the way people in this region have valued sports facilities over time.

The building is located in central Shawinigan and sits right next to the newer Centre Bionest, making it easy to spot. Check ahead about what events are happening, as the facility hosts different activities throughout the year.

The arena was renamed to honor Jacques Plante, a professional ice hockey goaltender who came from the region. This naming choice shows how much the community values its sports heritage and recognizes people who achieved success in the wider world.

Location: Shawinigan

Inception: 1930s

Architects: Jules Caron

Official opening: 1937

Capacity: 3700

GPS coordinates: 46.54320,-72.74500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22