Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School - History

History

Located at the intersection of Kingsway and Joyce Street, the original schoolhouse was central to the Collingwood community since its completion in 1896. The century-old schoolhouse is a category A heritage building in Vancouver's Heritage Register. Originally called the Vancouver East School, its name changed to Collingwood Heights in 1908 and then to its present name in 1911. The school is named after Guy Carleton, Quebec's governor during the 18th century. The school is known as the oldest school in Vancouver.

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