Place Bell

I’ve been to a handful of concerts since they’ve opened, really nice small venue, I just find that they’re super disorganized. There’s not nearly enough metal detectors so when it’s cold out, and there’s only 3 detectors screening thousands of people, it’s hectic. They also open the doors at exactly the time the concert starts so you miss a good part of the opening act. One of my favourite bands came to play at Place Bell (The Killers) and the power kept going off during their set and it made the band super angry, shortening their performance and obviously not giving their usual 100% because of the anger that stems from having their set continuously interrupted. The food and beer is great though, price is high but lower than the Bell Centre so it makes for a good snack. I’ve been for a Laval Rockets game too, and that was amazing. Highly recommend them for a juniors game, super cheap tickets and great atmosphere. I was right behind the glass and I paid $50! Overall 3/5 but the experience depends on the event!
7 years ago (30-04-2018)

My experience resumes to weekly visits to the bleachers around the Olympic Rink. Clean, comfortable environment, sometimes a bit chilly. Great service from staff overall. Sometimes there's a strong urine smell around bathroom area. Oddly, the bathrooms are located fairly far away from the reception-greeting area, you have to go one floor up (2-floors if you just got there and are in indoor garage).
7 years ago (13-03-2018)

Love love love that we now have a local venue to host fun concerts and shows. The low star rating is reflective of the parking disaster and how long it takes to get from the underground parking to the venue via the elevator. I’d take the stairs but with little kids it’s not always possible.
7 years ago (17-05-2018)

It:s this fantastic place with like a million chairs all around a big round spot where a lame hockey team get beaten regularly, or artist do show. It goes like all the way up so you can see no matter where you sit. How much you see if you're way up is a function or your eye sight. Don't buy there unless you like miniature figures! The most amazing thing about it is how they sell drinks, food and trinkets like, everywhere. Actually, the most amazing thing is how much they charge and how many people still buy them; when i went, the guy in front of me called his bank to get a second mortgage just to afford a beer and a hot dog... And could afford both even though the bank accepted! Seriously. Its a freaking arena. Seating is hard, prices care high, sound is not great. But where else ate you going to go.
7 years ago (08-03-2018)

Very nice venue. Seatings are comfortable and there are plenty of restrooms around the rink. The food venue is super slow during concerts. The worst in any kind. Take the Metro or the shuttle buses if you need to make an easy way out. Otherwise you'll end up trapped in your car for a long while.
7 years ago (02-05-2018)