About this venue
Salle Odyssee is a professional theatre and performance venue within the Maison de la culture de Gatineau, known for a varied programme that includes theatre, music, dance, comedy and other performing arts. The main auditorium accommodates approximately 830 visitors, making it large enough for major productions while retaining a relatively close connection between the audience and the stage.
The interior is designed primarily for live performance, with clear sightlines and acoustic conditions suited to spoken-word, musical and theatrical productions. Reserved spaces are available for visitors with reduced mobility, while the foyer is also used on selected occasions for smaller and more intimate performances.
The venue is located at 855 Boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau, Canada. Visitors arriving by car can use parking facilities around the cultural complex, while city buses also provide access to the area near the entrance. For a broader overview of public transport, connections from other parts of the city and travel options across Gatineau, see the information further down the page.
About the city
Gatineau, located in Quebec on the north shore of the Ottawa River opposite Canada’s capital, is an important destination for sporting events, concerts and cultural events within the wider National Capital Region. The city combines its own scene of arenas, sports facilities and cultural spaces with the immediate proximity of Ottawa, allowing visitors to choose from a variety of programs on both sides of the river. A diverse selection of restaurants, hotels and evening entertainment is particularly concentrated in the Hull and Gatineau sectors, making it easier to organize a stay around a game, concert or other event.
Public transportation is operated by the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO), while the backbone of rapid bus transportation is the Rapibus, a bus-only corridor connecting parts of Gatineau with downtown Hull and downtown Ottawa. Transfers to the OC Transpo network are available at several points, making it easier to reach arenas, stadiums and concert venues on both sides of the river. For intercity rail travel, the VIA Rail Ottawa Station on Tremblay Road is a practical option, while the main gateway for scheduled passenger air travel is Ottawa International Airport (YOW); Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport is located within Gatineau itself and provides an additional local airport.
Before or after an event, it is worth visiting the Canadian Museum of History, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks on the banks of the Ottawa River, and walking through nearby Jacques-Cartier Park, which offers views toward downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Downtown Hull provides city streets, restaurants and cultural attractions within a compact area, while riverside pathways offer a pleasant break from programs in arenas and event venues. For a longer stay, Gatineau Park provides a natural contrast to the urban part of the city, making it easy to combine a sporting event or concert with cultural sightseeing, a walk along the river and time in nature.
