Parish Buildings
“Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may go into them and give thanks unto the Lord.”
—Psalm 118
The Round Church
Saint George's is the oldest surviving wooden round church in North America and a National Historic Site of Canada. Its design represents the Lutheran heritage of the congregation's German ancestors and the Parish's deep connection to the Renaissance and Neo-Classical traditions. In 1994 a devastating fire destroyed 40% of the church, which was restored over the course of 16 years.
Learn more about the history of the Round Church >
Canadian Register of Heritage Places >
Parish Hall
Built in 1887 to be a home for Saint George’s Charitable School, our parish hall (2221 Maitland Street) is regularly used for parish social functions and by various community organizations, including St. George’s YouthNet, Halifax Humanities Society, and a number of 12-step programs. Our parish office can be accessed from the parking lot door.
Little Dutch (Deutsch) Church & Graveyard
The Little Dutch Church (2393 Brunswick St) or Old Saint George’s was founded by German protestants in the eighteenth century. Today it is the second oldest building in Halifax, a national and provincial historic site, and remains as a witness to the resolve of Halifax’s early German community.
The daily offices are offered from the LDC in June through September, and the Eucharist is celebrated for Easter Monday and All Souls’ Day.
Learn more about the history of the Little Dutch Church >
Canadian Register of Heritage Places >
Trinity House
Constructed in 1838 as the parish’s rectory for the Rev’d R. F. Uniake, today “Trinity House” is home to a Christian community within the parish. Drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, with gifts differing according to the Spirit, and at different stages in the spiritual life, the community is composed of Christians seeking to deepen their lives of prayer and witness to the Gospel.
Trinity House is also home to Linus, the parish cat.
