Shawinigan Cataractes road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Shawinigan Cataractes at Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Shawinigan Cataractes tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Centre Gervais Auto
Nearest major airport is Montréal (YUL) — about 111 mi / 2h 39m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Shawinigan Cataractes play?
The Shawinigan Cataractes play home games at Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan.
What airport do you fly into for a Shawinigan Cataractes game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Centre Gervais Auto 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.
📺 Where to watch the Cataractes
National (CA): TSN · RDS · FloHockey. Full TV guide →
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