Centre Gervais Auto
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⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Centre Gervais Auto?
- Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan is home to the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL).
- What is the closest airport to Centre Gervais Auto?
- Montréal (YUL) is the closest major airport, about 111 miles (179 km) from Centre Gervais Auto — roughly 2h 39m by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Centre Gervais Auto?
- There's a surface lot at the arena (roughly 300 spaces, including 23 reserved near the entrance).
- How do you get to Centre Gervais Auto without a car?
- The arena is at 1 rue Jacques-Plante, on the edge of town north of downtown Shawinigan, near the Saint-Maurice River. It's an easy drive in.
- Where are the best seats at Centre Gervais Auto?
- This modern 4,125-seat arena opened in 2008 (formerly Centre Bionest) and hosted the 2012 Memorial Cup. It's compact, so sideline seats in the lower rows are the pick.
✈️🚗 Getting to Centre Gervais Auto
Nearest major airport: Montréal (YUL) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
This modern 4,125-seat arena opened in 2008 (formerly Centre Bionest) and hosted the 2012 Memorial Cup. It's compact, so sideline seats in the lower rows are the pick.
Parking
There's a surface lot at the arena (roughly 300 spaces, including 23 reserved near the entrance). Arrive early for a good spot.
Getting there
The arena is at 1 rue Jacques-Plante, on the edge of town north of downtown Shawinigan, near the Saint-Maurice River. It's an easy drive in.
Bar scene
The arena is on the edge of town north of downtown, so plan to eat and drink downtown before or after the game.
Insider tips
- Arrive early: the arena lot has only about 300 spaces.
- Accessible parking is near the entrance, and the doors have automatic openers.
- Tickets sell online through Ovation; the 2026-27 theme-night calendar is posted on the team site.
🧳 Visiting Centre Gervais Auto as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Montréal (YUL) (YUL). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 24Rimouski Océanic at Cataractes QMJHL
- Sun, Oct 25Moncton Wildcats at Cataractes QMJHL
- Sun, Nov 8Sherbrooke Phoenix at Cataractes QMJHL
- Thu, Nov 12Drummondville Voltigeurs at Cataractes QMJHL
- Sun, Nov 15Gatineau Olympiques at Cataractes QMJHL
- Fri, Nov 20Sherbrooke Phoenix at Cataractes QMJHL
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