Victoria Skating Rink, 19th-century indoor skating venue in Montreal, Canada
The Victoria Skating Rink featured a 204 by 80 feet ice surface within a brick building, illuminated by gas-jet lighting fixtures later converted to electric power.
On March 3, 1875, the venue hosted the first recorded indoor ice hockey game, organized by James Creighton with two nine-member teams using a rubber puck.
The rink established itself as a central gathering place for Montreal's English community near McGill University, hosting skating competitions and winter carnival events.
The building served multiple purposes throughout the year, functioning as an ice rink during winter months and transforming into a space for musical performances in summer.
The ice surface dimensions between Drummond and Stanley Streets set the standard measurements for modern North American hockey rinks.
Location: Quebec
Architects: Frederick Lawford
GPS coordinates: 45.49800,-73.57240
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:05
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