Lester Centre Of The Arts
Art School in Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre was built as a state of the art 700 seat facility opened in 1987. The Lester Centre is a versatile facility and any event is possible. The facility boasts a rehearsal room, and a number of meeting rooms as well as the lobby gallery display area and stage. The facility averages more than 120 performances each year, conferences, meeting, dance classes, and the facility is used for rehearsals, weddings and school district events with more than 420 bookings in a season. The spacious lobby hosts art displays from local artists, as well as a soft bar. The Lester Centre at the heart of arts in Prince Rupert, this venue is the envy of communities around BC and Canada. Modern sound and lighting equipment complement the comfortable padded seats to produce an enjoyable and enlightening theatre experience. The house features side and upper balconies, with unobstructed view from all seats. It is operated by a non-profit society for the cultural benefit of the people of the Pacific Northwest. In 2006 it was renamed Lester Centre of the Arts. Conventions, auctions, and televised town hall meetings are just some of the events scheduled at the Lester Centre.