The main building’s interior features lovely stained glass windows including one that dates back to 1872, a 1908 pipe organ, original pine and oak support beams imported from Maine in the 1700s, and a historical Royal Pew that has seated Queen Elizabeth II herself. You can also view the church crypt, which is the final resting place for prominent Nova Scotians, and the adjacent St. Paul’s Church Cemetery, where more than 12,000 people have been buried since Halifax was founded.
While you can explore St. Paul’s independently, walking tours of Downtown Halifax and amphibious-vehicle Harbour Hopper tours offer further context and little-known facts about the church’s and its rich history.