Colisée Jean Béliveau, Ice hockey arena in Longueuil, Canada.
Colisée Jean Béliveau is an ice hockey arena distinguished by its U-shaped roof design and twin grandstands with steep seating. The venue accommodates roughly 2,400 spectators with views directed toward the playing surface.
The arena was built in 1966 as Aréna Jacques-Cartier at a cost of $924,000, from plans by architects Major and Gagnon completed by consulting engineers Lalonde, Girouard & Letendre and erected by the firm Désourdy. It was renamed in 1971 for Jean Béliveau, to mark his 500th career goal. It hosted Quebec Major Junior Hockey League teams, the Longueuil Chevaliers (1982–87) and the Longueuil Collège Français (1988–91).
The venue functions as a gathering place for the local ice hockey community and remains central to the region's sports identity. You will see fans gathering before and after games, creating a sense of belonging among those who follow the team.
The arena sits on Boulevard Jacques-Cartier Est in Longueuil with dedicated parking for visitors. Beyond the main ice hockey facility, a tennis dome on the rear grounds provides additional sporting options for those exploring the location.
The arena was renamed in 1971 to mark Jean Béliveau's 500th career goal, though he never played for a Longueuil team. The building itself cost $924,000, was designed by architects Major and Gagnon and completed by consulting engineers Lalonde, Girouard & Letendre, with construction by the firm Désourdy.
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