St. John's Anglican Church — Attraction in Lunenburg

St. John's Anglican Church is a beautiful and historic church located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It was founded in 1753 and is the second oldest continuous Protestant church in present-day Canada. The church is a popular tourist destination and is also a vibrant and welcoming community of faith.

The church building is a fine example of Georgian architecture. It is made of wood and has a steeple that rises 100 feet above the ground. The interior of the church is spacious and airy, with a high ceiling and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The walls are lined with stained glass windows that depict scenes from the Bible.

The church offers a variety of services and programs throughout the week, including Sunday morning worship, Bible studies, and youth groups. The church also has a strong commitment to social justice and works to help those in need in the community.

If you are looking for a beautiful and historic church to visit in Nova Scotia, St. John's Anglican Church is a great option. The church is also a welcoming and vibrant community of faith that is open to all.

Our guide was super helpful and very...

Beautiful ornate church, which was rebuilt after a devastating fire that practically burnt down the building back in 2001.

You would never know if you were not told that what you're looking at was not original to this 1753 church!

We learned so much from our guide Andrew. He was very detailed and knowledgeable about the church and its history.

We were told that the pews and the wood floor were the only parts of the building that were saved. Also one of the stained glass windows was remade from the broken pieces collected by the Lunnenburg residents nest the bay in the water runoff from the fire fighters water used to extinguish the fire!

If the Crypt and the balcony is open, do not miss the opportunity to checkout.

Overall, if you're near lunnenburg, this is...

St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, which dates from 1754, is the second oldest protestant church in Canada. St. John’s has a rich history in the Anglican tradition. Disaster struck on the evening of October 31, 2001, when the Church was destroyed by a fire. With remarkable fortitude the Church congregation voted to restore St. John’s to its original condition prior to the fire, and reconstruction at the site began almost immediately. St. John’s has been fully restored and was re-opened in June of 2005. The Gothic architecture is amazing. Beautiful exterior and interior it is great for photographers. This lovely church is a must-see when...