3 Best Places To See in Belleville, ON

"The Empire Theatre was initially opened as the McCarthy Theatre in 1938 for feature films and live performances, including music festivals. After 24 years of operation, McCarthy Theatre closed its doors in 1962 and remained vacant until 1974, when it was converted into a sports and hobby store. The Empire Theatre now presents the finest in national and international recording artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy and Juno award winners, and iconic and cutting-edge comedy. Over the years, the theatre has developed a unique insight into what a performing arts centre should provide to the audience and the entertainers. The Empire Theatre offers wheelchair accessibility.

"CAA Arena has 4,365 seats, offering fantastic views of all the action from any seat. The arena also hosts a variety of entertainment events for fans and the Belleville community. Their partnership with the Belleville Senators allows them to connect with and reward the community through unique fan experiences, festivals, and ticket giveaways. CAA Arena is a prominent hockey and entertainment hub for CAA members. The seating arrangement ensures great views of the ice or stage from any location. CAA Arena also features a snack bar where you can enjoy refreshments during the game. The arena facilities are consistently clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. CAA Arena is the home of the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL). The arena was built with an international-size ice surface of 200 ft (61m) in length by 100 ft (30m) in width.

"Belleville Theatre Guild at Pinnacle Playhouse is proud of the quality of its community productions and is a part of the Eastern Ontario Drama League. The guild is admired by many community theatres throughout Ontario and beyond. Over the years, many dedicated Boards of Directors have administered this cherished organization, and this tradition continues. They have presented a unique and wide variety of plays, musicals, and theatre-related workshops to the community, supported by their volunteers and patrons. Belleville Theatre Guild puts on five shows annually. Each season culminates with a musical. In addition to their regular season, they are a venue for the Belleville Doc Fest, Night Kitchen Too, and occasional screenings of silent films.