The Centre supports ice and aquatic sports; community fitness and wellness programs; youth programming; local events; business meetings and conferences; and the newly relocated Pictou County YMCA. It is described as a contemporary, world class, multi-purpose sport, health and wellness, business and educational gathering place. The Centre’s forward-thinking design will bring citizens of Pictou County together for social, recreational and athletic pursuits, and will help further the region’s status as a desirable place to live and work.