Prince Rupert Recreation

Jim Ciccone Civic Centre and Earl Mah Aquatic Centre . The Earl Mah Aquatic Centre is dedicated to Earl Mah, a life-time member of the community of Prince Rupert. Earl Mah was the first Chinese-Canadian born in Prince Rupert, and a respected volunteer, business man, and city alderman. The facility opened its doors to the public on March 6, 1982. The Aquatic Centre provides a place for individuals and families of all ages to enjoy themselves. Facilities include an indoor pool complete with diving pool, tot pool, swimming lanes, saunas, hot tub and a fitness area overlooking the pools. Originally opened as the Prince Rupert Civic Centre on October 16, 1971, the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre has offered a place for the community to live and play actively since its inception. With the Civic Centre's re-dedication to Jim Ciccone and his family on February the 9th, 1996, it continues its tradition of steadfast dedication to Prince Rupert and all of its visitors by supplying quality facilities for community activities. Facilities include the Russell Gamble Gymnasium, activity rooms, an auditorium, a pottery room, a shibhori fabric arts room, a crafts room, and an ice arena.