St. Paul's Church (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

St. Paul's Church stands as a resilient symbol of Halifax history. Built in 1750, it is the oldest Protestant church in Canada and still holds regular services. During the Halifax Explosion of 1917, a large piece of debris from the blast lodged in the church's interior wall, where it remains today as a silent memorial. Visitors can see this fragment, along with the original box pews and the Royal Coat of Arms from 1758. The church's simple Georgian architecture and serene interior offer a poignant contrast to its dramatic past.

Don't miss

• See the piece of wood embedded in the wall from the 1917 Halifax Explosion, still visible inside
• View the original 18th-century box pews and the Royal Coat of Arms of King George II
• Explore the church's historic cemetery, where many early Halifax settlers are buried

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit St. Paul's Church (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

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