St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax — Local services in Halifax

A great piece of history. Thanks to the gentleman inside who walked us through some of the most interesting parts we learned so much.

This is one of the oldest buildings in Halifax, and has some amazing ties to historical events.

One of the original stained glass windows remains in the church — see if you can find it. The rest were blown out during the Halifax explosion. As you enter the church look up and you'll see a piece of steel that ended up embedded in the church wall.

There are two grave markings that date back to the 1770s.

This cathedral / church is unique in that it has a pew at the front that is dedicated to the royal family, should they come to visit.

Lastly there's some photos at the back of the church as you enter and scans of a pamphlet for a service held for the victims of the titanic.

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I can't say anything about the congregation here because i don't know anyone associated with the place. However, the building itself just BREATHES history!! It's got lots of wonderful nooks and crannies, a GREAT organ, and it;s the most centrally located church in the city. I love the place where something from the Halifax Explosion came flying through a window and left a hole in the shape of someone's head, lol. Their music program and concerts are TOPS, and the building has splendid acoustics. Definitely worth a visit even if you pass it every day on your trips...

One of the oldest buildings in Nova Scotia, and one of the few remaining structures that survived after the Halifax explosion. This property holds both religious and historical value for visitors who come. Famous for the silhouette of a man on the upper floor window, I was a bit bummed that the upstairs was closed due to an event. But the general chapel area was open to the public, for free admission. The interior is very calm, clean, and lined with glass art windows on the walls. I recommend stopping here if you're ever in the Halifax area. It's...