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Official Website for the Granville Ferry Community Hall, located on the Annapolis River Basin in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Granville Ferry Community Hall
Granville Ferry Community Hall
5352 Granville Rd
Granville Ferry, NS
(map below community event calendar)
Bookings Contact: sbonnington5357@gmail.com
Mandate:
Mandate:
To provide a safe,inclusive, accessible and affordable space for our community and neighboring communities to gather and engage in community building activities, regardless of one's race, gender, faith or physical limitations.
Granville Ferry Hall Event Calendar
Granville Ferry Hall Event Calendar
History of the Granville Ferry Hall
History of the Granville Ferry Hall
The hall has served as a shipping office, fire station, Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting place, and a community hall since it was first constructed in the early 1800’s.
Built in 1820 by Joseph Shaw – operated as a store until 1830.
John and George Mills (ship builders) owned and operated the building as a store from 1855 – 1915.
Sep 16, 1926, it was purchased from HT Amberman by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and was opened as a community Hall for the first time.
Dec 6, 1928, a fire at an adjacent store owned by W.A Piggot & Miss Bernasconi spread to the hall and it was almost destroyed beyond repair.
Jul 4, 1929, the hall was rebuilt, painted white and re-opened as a community hall.
1930’s and 1940’s the Sons of Temperance met on the 2nd floor regularly.
Modern Hall Improvements
Modern Hall Improvements
In 2023, the GF Community Association obtained a Provincial Community Improvement Grant to save the structure.
In 2023, the GF Community Association obtained a Provincial Community Improvement Grant to save the structure.
Millwork was repaired and replaced, the exterior painted, roof repairs were completed to address leaks, and most importantly, the foundation structural members on the west wall were replaced as they had completely rotted out.
Millwork was repaired and replaced, the exterior painted, roof repairs were completed to address leaks, and most importantly, the foundation structural members on the west wall were replaced as they had completely rotted out.
The front access was made wheelchair accessible and the back entrance door and porch were replaced for safety reasons.
The front access was made wheelchair accessible and the back entrance door and porch were replaced for safety reasons.
Proper drainage systems were installed along the north and west sides to move water away from the building and to prevent future foundation issues.
Proper drainage systems were installed along the north and west sides to move water away from the building and to prevent future foundation issues.
The crawl space was sprayed with a non-toxic solution to prevent any further insect damage (powder post beetle) to the main floor subfloor joists and supporting structures.
The crawl space was sprayed with a non-toxic solution to prevent any further insect damage (powder post beetle) to the main floor subfloor joists and supporting structures.
A new sign was erected to replace the deteriorated existing sign.
A new sign was erected to replace the deteriorated existing sign.
As of December 2023, any remaining grant funds will be directed towards other improvements as they are prioritized. They may or not include re-roofing the main building, upgrading the electrical system and replacing the staircase to the upper floor.
As of December 2023, any remaining grant funds will be directed towards other improvements as they are prioritized. They may or not include re-roofing the main building, upgrading the electrical system and replacing the staircase to the upper floor.
Before Remodel
For Hall Booking Information, go here.
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