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SARAH WRAY HALL
(Formerly Irvines Landing School)
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Historic Sarah Wray Hall
in Garden Bay Built in 1931, the former Irvines Landing School was restored by Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society volunteers with the help of many others between 2012-2014. The building is one of B.C.'s last remaining one-room schoolhouses.
View our digital archives of Irvines Landing School photos and artefacts. Renamed Sarah Wray Hall after a local pioneer, the hall is open as a community meeting place available for rent all year and as a museum/heritage centre at specified times during the spring, summer, and fall. Drop by and see displays and artifacts, and we can help with your family genealogy too! Rent Sarah Wray Hall for your next event! Sarah Wray Hall is available for event and meeting rentals year round. At just $15/hr or $150 for a full day (extra fees may apply), it's a super affordable venue for all kinds of events and activities. The main room can accommodate seating for up to 50 people and has a full (though small) kitchen, two bathrooms, wheelchair access, internet access, and parking for 26 cars as well as street parking. The Sarah Wray Hall has been host to weddings, festivals, exercise classes, courses, and more! For more details, see our rental info and availability calendar. |
Sarah Wray Heritage Hall [Map]
c/o Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society 4334 Irvines Landing Rd., Garden Bay, BC Sarah Wray Hall openings
We're open to the public on select days
throughout the year. See the schedule below and our Facebook page. 2024 SCHEDULE: Next open date: Sat., June 1, open to the public Sun. June 30, SWH 10th Anniversary Restoration Project OverviewFrom 2008 - 2014 Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society and many volunteers worked on the revitalization of the old Irvines Landing School building.
In 2008, supported by the community, Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society takes on the property lease and starts on the permits and paperwork to begin restoration and renovation of the neglected building.
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Ways to help
To help with maintenance and upkeep of Sarah Wray Heritage Centre or to show your support, you can become a member of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society, donate, or volunteer your time and talents. If you have pictures, stories, or memorabilia from the school or Pender Harbour area, please get in touch!
To help with maintenance and upkeep of Sarah Wray Heritage Centre or to show your support, you can become a member of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society, donate, or volunteer your time and talents. If you have pictures, stories, or memorabilia from the school or Pender Harbour area, please get in touch!
THANK YOU!
We acknowledge the financial and service support of the following companies and organizations:
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We also acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.
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