In February 2019, the roof of the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre partially collapsed destroying much of the 360-seat performing arts theatre, the Nuclear and Mining Museum, and several art studio spaces. The Civic Centre had been the arts and culture hub of the community since the mid 1990s.

But, Elliot Lake is no stranger to adversity. Staff and volunteers mobilized resources in response to the collapse and have rebounded in several areas. Various art and culture spaces have relocated, while planning is ongoing for a temporary home for the archives and museum space.

The W.H. Collins Hall has been repurposed and now offers an enhanced performance space to accommodate concerts and other performing arts.  The enhanced performance space includes new LED lighting system, new sound system, acoustic curtains surrounding the entire hall and new seating.

We are working on plans to rebuild the Civic Centre. Check back here for updates as our plans continue to take shape.

If you would like to contribute to the funding of the new Centre, donations can be made to the Arts, Culture and Museum Hub.

Civic Centre Services / Tenants:

Tenants and services from the Civic Centre are now relocated as follows:

Theatre

Currently all former Civic Centre Theatre performing arts events are being presented at the W. H. Collins Centre Enhanced Performance Space. 

For performing arts bookings and events, contact the Special Events Coordinator.

Elliot Lake Theatre Ensemble (ELATE)

Rehearsals and shows are now being presented at the W. H. Collins Centre.  For further information on this theatre group, check our their Facebook page or email ELATE.

Stage Door Players (SDP)

Rehearsals and shows are now being presented at the W. H. Collins Centre.  For further information on this theatre group, email SDP.

Elliot Lake Nuclear & Mining Museum

The museum is currently not operational.  A satellite location at the Fire Tower Lookout Ranger’s Station is operational during the summer season. Plans are underway to locate a temporary home for archiving artifacts salvaged from the damaged museum space. 

For further information, email the Nuclear and Mining Museum.

Elliot Lake Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre is now located at the W.H. Collins Centre, 120 Hillside Drive North, and operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Centre also acts as the Community Box Office for many City and local events.

Contact: 705-848-2287 Ext 2300 or email the Welcome Centre.

Gallery at the Centre

The gallery is currently not operational. Further information can be found on their Facebook page.

Community Living Algoma 

East Algoma Office: 8 George Walk, Elliot Lake. Contact: (705) 848-2475, or toll free: 1-800-385-7235

VESSEL Project

For further information on this project, email the Vessel Project or visit their Facebook page. 

Elliot Lake Arts Club

The Arts Club is now located at the Grace Christian Centre, 1 College Place, Elliot Lake. For further information on the operations, workshops, and events, email the Arts Club.

Elliot Lake Model Railway Club

For further information on this group, email the Elliot Lake Model Railway Club.

Digital Creator North

This free media arts program, for youth ages 11 -19, is not currently operational.

For more information email Digital Creator North Elliot Lake or visit their Facebook page.  

SERCO Drive Test Office 

On location at Bingo Plus, 25 Dunn Road, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2R9  / Wednesdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or visit the Drive Test website for more information.