In the Fall of 2006, Carleton School students painted over 300 images that represent various modes of travel used by business and residents during the early years of Collingwood.   You'll see Pennyfarthing bicycles, the original Avalon Dairy truck, a typical delivery truck and fire wagon depicted along the school fence on Kingsway.  The Kingsway corridor was part of the Interurban train which ran from the East to the West and stopped at what is now the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station.

The Carleton Fence project is a demonstration of how a community can plan together to develop a lasting legacy and generate community pride in the process. The project was supported by Vancity.

In 2006, the Collingwood BIA launched a new theme; "Historical Collingwood, Gateway Into Vancouver".   The Carleton Fence is a visual reminder of how Collingwood become one of Vancouver's oldest communities. 

For more information about the history of Collingwood, we encourage you to read "Collingwood Pioneers - Memories of a Vancouver District", by Barbara Nelson.  It illustrates and captures the stories of  many, and takes you on a wonderful journey back to when Collingwood began.  A copy can be obtained through the BIA Office.

The Collingwood BIA won the first place award for the Carleton School Fence Art project at the Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) annual provincial conference this past May.  The award was won in the category of "Community Projects, Partnerships and Special Events".  There were nine category entries from around the province.  BIA President, Ernie Culley, was on hand to accept the award.