Pavillon de la Jeunesse

Built in 1931, the Pavillon de la Jeunesse (also known as Petit Colisée) is the City of Quebec’s second largest arena. In the 1940s, it was host to flamboyant roller-skating shows and large-scale American musical revues. In 1945, it even presented La Revue de la Victoire, a major performance celebrating the allied victory in World War II. Although it was severely damaged by fire on two occasions, it has staged several other important events over the course of its history including the first Canada Winter Games, the animal judging event for the agricultural part of Expo-Québec, political conventions and religious celebrations.

In 2006, the consortium of architects bisson + leblond tremblay boulay fradette barette was commissioned to work on a renovation, redevelopment and expansion project for the Pavillon de la Jeunesse. In addition to completely refurbishing all the external façades and the changing rooms, the building was equipped with eight corporate boxes, reception halls with restaurant and bar services, a press box, a loading dock and guard stations.