St. Paul's Anglican Parish, Charlottetown
Saint Paul鈥檚 Anglican Church stands as a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture rendered in rich, locally sourced sandstone. Designed by renowned Island architect William Critchlow Harris, the present church was constructed in 1896, replacing earlier wooden and brick structures that once served the parish. The roots of the parish stretch back to the earliest days of Prince Edward Island鈥檚 settlement.
Anglican services were held in informal settings-such as Richardson鈥檚 Coffee House ballroom-before the first dedicated church was built in the late 18th century. Despite setbacks like the second church being blown down by a violent windstorm in 1833, the congregation eventually consecrated a rebuilt church in 1836 and later expanding it with features like a brick chancel and imported stained-glass windows in the 19th century.
Inside, the church offers a richly detailed and acoustically resonant space, with a wooden groined ceiling and a capacity of around 450 worshippers. A magnificent Casavant Fr猫res organ, installed in 1936 and later rebuilt in 1996, sits to the north of the chancel. Along the interior walls, memorial tablets-from earlier incarnations of the parish-offer glimpses into the lives of early clergy and notable community figures.
Beyond worship, Saint Paul鈥檚 also serves as a cultural space. The parish hall, completed in 1906 and renovated in the late 1960s, supports social gatherings and outreach efforts. The church occasionally hosts contemplative 鈥淣ight Music鈥� performances-featuring works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others-in a serene setting, perfect for listening.
Anglican services were held in informal settings-such as Richardson鈥檚 Coffee House ballroom-before the first dedicated church was built in the late 18th century. Despite setbacks like the second church being blown down by a violent windstorm in 1833, the congregation eventually consecrated a rebuilt church in 1836 and later expanding it with features like a brick chancel and imported stained-glass windows in the 19th century.
Inside, the church offers a richly detailed and acoustically resonant space, with a wooden groined ceiling and a capacity of around 450 worshippers. A magnificent Casavant Fr猫res organ, installed in 1936 and later rebuilt in 1996, sits to the north of the chancel. Along the interior walls, memorial tablets-from earlier incarnations of the parish-offer glimpses into the lives of early clergy and notable community figures.
Beyond worship, Saint Paul鈥檚 also serves as a cultural space. The parish hall, completed in 1906 and renovated in the late 1960s, supports social gatherings and outreach efforts. The church occasionally hosts contemplative 鈥淣ight Music鈥� performances-featuring works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others-in a serene setting, perfect for listening.
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Sight Name: St. Paul's Anglican Parish
Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Charlottetown, Canada (See walking tours in Charlottetown)
Sight Type: Religious
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Charlottetown lies on the traditional territory of the Mi鈥檏maq people, long before European arrival. The first European settlement in the area began in 1720, when French colonists from Louisbourg... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles