Robert Guertin Centre, building in Quebec, Canada
Robert Guertin Centre was a multi-purpose hall in Hull, Gatineau, that opened in 1952 and held nearly 5,000 spectators. The building featured an arched roof with red metal siding and brown brick, while inside wooden seats were steeply angled for clear views of the ice, and modern scoreboards and suites sat above the seating sections.
The centre opened in 1952 and became home to several hockey teams, including the Ottawa-Hull Canadiens, who hosted and won the Memorial Cup in 1958. Later in the 1970s it became the permanent base for QMJHL teams like the Hull Olympiques and remained central to local hockey until its closure in 2021.
The centre was a gathering place for local hockey fans and the community for decades. Banners and photos on the walls celebrated the team's players and achievements, creating a space where residents came together around a shared passion.
Access to the venue was straightforward with wide corridors and entry points that let visitors move around easily. The parking lot accommodated many vehicles, and the building was equipped with ramps and designated seating for people with mobility needs.
The hockey rink had two penalty boxes, one on each side of the ice, though only one was normally used. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21, the building even served as an emergency shelter for homeless people before returning to regular operations.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
