The Best Kept Secret in the South Sound
Looking for an intimate outdoor setting with breathtaking views for your wedding or special occasion?
The Grant School is the answer.
Unique and Meaningful
Your momentous occasion deserves a unique and meaningful setting. Start your future together with breathtaking views and the songs of nature as your backdrop while contributing to the community support and preservation of this historic gem!
Intimate and Exclusive
You are not just getting a quietly beautiful and intimate location. You get peace of mind knowing you have the entire venue exclusively. Enjoy your special day with friends and family without the worry of time constraints or the conflict of other events.
A Timeless Venue for your Historic Moment
The Grant School was built in 1914 to serve the local elementary children.
It has been the center of social activity in the Pickering Passage area
for over a century.
Let your historic day be a part of its remarkable story!
Magical
The view creates a magical setting located on 200 feet of the beautiful Pickering Passage. Sunlight sparkles off the water as Mother Nature whispers through the majestic trees, celebrating your enchanted day.
Architectural
Sunlight streams into the schoolroom through wavy glass, now over a century old, illuminating the original oiled fir floors. Other items from the time period include the single and double desks and slate blackboards. With this ambience, it's easy to be transported back in time.
Historical
This historic one-room schoolhouse was built in 1914 and closed in 1942. It is now home of the Pickering Community Club which is dedicated to the preservation of this historic landmark, sharing about the early days of education and providing community support.