Rentals and Parking
The Parish Hall may be rented for a single use or on a recurring basis. The hall boasts an 1800 sq ft assembly hall with wheelchair-accessible washrooms, a commercial kitchen and two meeting rooms. The Round Church and Little Dutch Church may also be rented but an application detailing how you intend to use the space must be made in advance to the rector and wardens through the parish office.
Parking spaces are available for rent on a monthly basis for $110. The lot is a ten minute walk from downtown Halifax.
There are currently no parking spaces available.
Overview
Mission Alignment (Core Principle)
St. George’s Parish rents its spaces as an extension of its ministry of hospitality, heritage, and community engagement, recognizing that rentals are not merely a revenue activity but must align with the parish’s mission and vision. Priority is given to groups and activities that support spiritual, artistic, educational, cultural, or community well-being, that respect the sacred and historic character of the buildings, and that do not conflict with Anglican beliefs or parish values. This guiding principle informs which groups are accepted as renters, how rental fees are set, when reduced rates may be considered, and how long-term tenants and partners are managed. Mission alignment must always take precedence over revenue generation.
Approach & Principles
· Mission over money – value-aligned groups receive reduced rates
· Competitive with Halifax venues
· Sustainable – pricing must cover real costs (heat, cleaning, wear, staffing)
· Tiered based on renter type
· Simple and transparent
Renter Categories (Tiered Pricing)
Tier 1: Mission-Aligned / Parish Partners (e.g., YouthNet, Halifax Humanities) – Custom pricing packages negotiated annually; insurance is mandatory.
Tier 2: Non-Profit / Community Groups (e.g., choirs, cultural organizations, meetings) – 50% discount from commercial rate; must pay sexton, insurance, parking at full rate.
Tier 3: Commercial / Ticketed / Private Events (e.g., concerts, weddings outside congregation, paid workshops, recordings) – Full market rate; must pay sexton, insurance, parking, deposits; may incur surcharges.
PRICING
A) Round Church (Capacity ~350)
• Rehearsal (weekday, no audience): $100/hour
• Event / Concert (up to 4 hours): $500 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Half Day (up to 8 hours): $750 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Full Day (8+ hours): $1,000 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Weddings / Large Events: $1,200+ (premium rate) + Sexton @ $35/hr
B) Music Room (Capacity ~100)
Positioned as an affordable, competitive music venue.
• Rehearsal (weekday/daytime): $50/hour + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Event / Concert (up to 4 hours): $250 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Half Day (up to 8 hours): $350 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Full Day (8+ hours): $500 + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Recording Session (no audience): $60/hour + Sexton @ $35/hr
• Storage (monthly): $50 - $100
C) Little Dutch Church (Capacity ~50)
• Unplugged concert / event (up to 4 hours): $200
• Extended use (full day): $350
D) Guild Room / Meeting Room (Capacity ~20)
• Daytime meetings: $25/hour
• Meetings after 6 p.m.: $35/hour + Sexton @$35/hr
• Half Day (up to 4 hours): $75
• Full Day: $150
• Storage (monthly): $50 - $100
E) Parish Hall (Capacity up to ~180 standing; ~130 theatre; ~100 seated; ~70 classroom; ~50 active use)
Rental Rates:
• Parish / Ministry: No charge
• Community / Non-profit: Base Rental (4 hrs) $100; Hourly (add’l) $25/hr
• Commercial / Private: Base Rental (4 hrs) $200; Hourly (add’l) $50/hr
• Kitchen Add-On: $100
• Sexton (if required): $35/hr