Théâtre de l'Île facts for kids
The Théâtre de l'Île in the former waterworks in the Hull sector
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| Former names | Hull Water Works (1886–1974) |
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| Address | 1, rue Wellington Gatineau, Quebec J8X 2H3 |
| Coordinates | 45°25′32″N 75°43′29″W / 45.425501°N 75.724656°W |
| Owner | Ville de Gatineau |
| Type | Theatre |
| Capacity | 119 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1886 |
| Opened | January 11, 1974 |
| Years active | 1974–present |
The Théâtre de l'Île (which means "Theatre of the Island") is a small theatre in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It's special because the city itself runs it! You can find it on a tiny island. This island is at the end of the Ruisseau de la Brasserie, a small river.
The building has a long history. It was first built in 1886. Back then, it was called the Hull Water Works. It helped provide water for the city of Hull. Over the years, the building was used for different things. In 1974, a big fire damaged it. But the city of Hull and the National Capital Commission (a government group) worked together. They rebuilt it as a theatre. It opened in 1976. It was the very first theatre in Quebec run by a city!
About the Théâtre de l'Île
A Place for Performances
This theatre is quite cozy. It can seat up to 119 people at a time. Each year, many different shows are performed here. About 25,000 people come to watch these shows every year. It's a busy place for arts and culture in Gatineau!
