St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, Charlottetown
Saint Peter鈥檚 Anglican Cathedral is a living testament to the influence of the Oxford Movement-an Anglican revival of Catholic tradition-that inspired its founding in 1869. The cathedral was officially designated in 1879 by Bishop Hibbert Binney and continues to serve the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island as a place of worship and spiritual community.
Despite being described as possibly the smallest cathedral in Canada, Saint Peter鈥檚 makes a remarkable impact. Built starting in 1867, with services beginning by mid鈥�1869 and consecration celebrated on the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a decade later, the cathedral represents a thoughtful blend of devotion, tradition, and community involving local leadership and benefaction.
Attached to the cathedral鈥檚 west side is All Souls鈥� Chapel, a reverent memorial built in 1888 for the cathedral鈥檚 first clergy leader, Father George Hodgson. Designed by architect William Critchlow Harris, with captivating interior paintings by his brother artist Robert Harris, the chapel is constructed of local sandstone in rich High Victorian Gothic style. Its eighteen murals-featuring scenes from the New Testament and figures from Church history-along with statues of Christ and the apostles and a Ascension scene above the altar, make this chapel a designated National Historic Site since 1990.
Beyond its architectural beauty, Saint Peter鈥檚 Cathedral invites visitors with its rich liturgical life and community spirit. The church is known for its beautiful Anglican liturgy, strong orthodox teaching, and inspiring choral music-continuing a legacy of spiritual richness and service to the city.
Despite being described as possibly the smallest cathedral in Canada, Saint Peter鈥檚 makes a remarkable impact. Built starting in 1867, with services beginning by mid鈥�1869 and consecration celebrated on the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul a decade later, the cathedral represents a thoughtful blend of devotion, tradition, and community involving local leadership and benefaction.
Attached to the cathedral鈥檚 west side is All Souls鈥� Chapel, a reverent memorial built in 1888 for the cathedral鈥檚 first clergy leader, Father George Hodgson. Designed by architect William Critchlow Harris, with captivating interior paintings by his brother artist Robert Harris, the chapel is constructed of local sandstone in rich High Victorian Gothic style. Its eighteen murals-featuring scenes from the New Testament and figures from Church history-along with statues of Christ and the apostles and a Ascension scene above the altar, make this chapel a designated National Historic Site since 1990.
Beyond its architectural beauty, Saint Peter鈥檚 Cathedral invites visitors with its rich liturgical life and community spirit. The church is known for its beautiful Anglican liturgy, strong orthodox teaching, and inspiring choral music-continuing a legacy of spiritual richness and service to the city.
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Sight Name: St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
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 Introduction Walking Tour
During a 1775 raid by American privateers, Charlottetown was plundered and several officials were taken captive. Yet the residents had the last laugh. They rebuilt the town the following year.
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
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