Oldest Building In Halifax

St. Paul’s Church - Royal Foundation - King George II - The Oldest Building in Halifax - The Nova Scotia Historical Society

Completed in 1750, St. Paul’s was the first church outside of Great Britain to be designated as an Anglican cathedral.  Between 1787 and 1864 it served as the cathedral church of the See of Nova Scotia.  For 96 years, St. Paul’s was also the official garrison church for the army and navy establishment.  The design of the building is based on that of St. Peter’s, Vere Street, London, England by James Gibbs.  St. Paul’s is the first building erected in the Palladian style in Canada.  Despite the addition of wings and chancel, the original wooden frame, pre-cut in Boston, still forms the main body of the church.

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada ~ Government of Canada

Built in 1750, St. Paul’s is also the oldest Anglican Church still standing in Canada.

The Original pine and oak timber cut and shipped from Maine still frames this sturdy building over 250 years.

1981 this church was designated a National Historic Site.