Help us replace the aging roof on this historic ​one-room schoolhouse in Garden Bay, Pender Harbour

After three unsuccessful grant applications this year, we're now urgently fundraising for a new roof for Sarah Wray Hall. The roof is deteriorating and moss-covered, and at over 30 years old, it's unsafe, and at risk of leaking.

Built in 1931, Sarah Wray Hall (originally Irvines Landing School) is one of the few remaining one-room schoolhouse structures in BC. The building was extensively renovated by volunteers under the auspices of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society between 2008 and 2014 and re-opened as Sarah Wray Hall in 2014. We must preserve this resource, which is now the harbour's Heritage Centre and a local community meeting place.

Our usual fundraising has been severely curtailed as a result of COVID and our grant applications were not successful. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to help fund this project.

Send your donation via cheque or etransfer. For more information and instructions on how to donate, please see our website. Tax receipts are available for donations over $20.

All donations are greatly appreciated! Stay tuned for more fundraising activities coming up.

Sarah Wray Hall is now open
for drop-in visitors and rentals

Drop-in visitors
Sarah Wray Hall is open to the public on July 13 and 27 from 1-3 pm. We will be following mask, cleaning, and distancing protocols
until further notice.

Come view the hall with historic photos and artifacts, learn about the history of the Pender Harbour area and get project updates. Learn what material is available for genealogy research. Also be sure to check out our items for sale!

Visit us at 4334 Irvines Landing Road (at Hotel Lake) in Garden Bay. 

Watch our website and Facebook page for more drop-in dates throughout the summer.

Rentals
Book your next meeting, event, or activity at the Sarah Wray Hall. With a capacity of 50 people, a full (small) kitchen, 2 bathrooms, wheelchair accessibility, internet, and tables and chairs, Sarah Wray Hall is a fantastic local meeting spot.

Prior to September 1 there may be capacity restrictions pending further Covid-related information; ​however, we will liaise with you regarding your event. 

For more details about rentals and available dates, see our website and availability calendar.

Billy Griffith, 1934-2021

In June, we said farewell to local legend Billy Griffith, a well-known and highly respected fisherman and community member. 

Read more about Billy Griffith

Beautiful 22 foot Sailboat For Sale

A beautiful 22 foot daysailer was donated to the society by
the fabulous Bob Fielding to sell as a fundraiser for our many projects
on the go, including a new roof for Sarah Wray Hall.

Details, more photos, and contact information are in the Craiglist ad.
​It's sailing season!

Shop our fundraiser items online
and during Sarah Wray Hall drop-in dates throughout the summer

Check out our items available for purchase, including a limited edition print by artist Shelley Stunell, our Women of Pender Harbour book, a map of Pender Harbour from 1948, antique glass fishing floats, ​postcards of local net sheds, and our Fishing Company Flags poster.

Shop now on our website, or drop in on July 13 and 27, 1-3 pm.

All proceeds support projects of Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society.

Hotel Lake Park Project:
Path, Dock, And Small Heritage Boat Livery

By creating a small, approved dock and access path on Hotel Lake, we hope to share with local Sunshine Coast residents and visitors, on occasion during the summer months and by donation only, the historical experience of rowing or paddling one of our small collection of non-motorized heritage and replica boats.

Read more about the project

Seeking a working lawnmower

If you have an extra working lawnmower to donate, we'd love to add it to our toolshed to help us maintain the Heritage Centre grounds around Sarah Wray hall, the boatbuilding shed, and the parking lot. Get in touch! penderharbourheritage@gmail.com