St. Paul's Halifax

St. Paul's Halifax Founded in 1749, it is still the living heart of its historical edifice, a
parish community that is a member of the Anglican Church of Canada.

The oldest building in Halifax and the oldest existing Protestant place of worship in Canada. Founded by proclamation of King George II in 1749, the building was erected in the summer of 1750. On September 2, 1750 the Reverend William Tutty held the first service inside what was, according to Mr. Tutty, "not completely fitted up". The architectural plans were based on St. Peter’s Church, Vere Stre

et,
London which was designed in 1722 by James Gibbs, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren. The resemblance between the two churches is remarkable despite the addition of St. Paul’s vestibule and steeple, 1812, the side wings, 1868, and the chancel, 1872. The timbers of St. Paul’s were cut in S**o, Maine and shipped to Halifax. Most of the materials including the bricks to line the walls were made locally. Over two and a half centuries later, the original wooden structure remains as sound as the day it was built. Charles Inglis, first overseas Bishop of the Church of England, arrived in 1787 making St. Paul’s his cathedral. Until the construction of a garrison chapel in 1844, St. Paul’s was also the first garrison church in Halifax. For more than 12,000 Sundays worshippers have gathered here to celebrate Christ’s death and resurrection, to read God’s word and to hear it preached from the pulpit, to bring before Him the needs of the world and to offer Him humble thanks for his goodness.

06/26/2026
Altar flowers for June 21st: All flowers are given to the glory of God and also in loving memory of George Blunden, Bill...
06/22/2026

Altar flowers for June 21st: All flowers are given to the glory of God and also in loving memory of George Blunden, Bill Palmer and Karl Perry from a grateful parishioner.

Altar flowers for June 14th, 2026: All flowers are given the glory of God and in loving memory of Leo W Lacusta and Oliv...
06/19/2026

Altar flowers for June 14th, 2026: All flowers are given the glory of God and in loving memory of Leo W Lacusta and Olive Lacusta from their family and also in loving memory of Donna and Charles Atkins from Rowena Atkins.

Altar flowers for June 7th, 2026 in loving memory of Annie and W.K. Wickwire.
06/12/2026

Altar flowers for June 7th, 2026 in loving memory of Annie and W.K. Wickwire.

Congratulations to our own Sarah Baxter Emsley!! We are all so proud!
06/05/2026

Congratulations to our own Sarah Baxter Emsley!! We are all so proud!

Flowers displayed on the altar for Sunday, May 31st in loving memory of Reagh and Michael Dennis.
06/01/2026

Flowers displayed on the altar for Sunday, May 31st in loving memory of Reagh and Michael Dennis.

Address

1749 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS
B3J3K4

Opening Hours

Monday 9:45am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:45am - 3pm
Wednesday 1am - 3pm
Thursday 9:45am - 3pm
Friday 9:45am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+19024292241

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