St. John's Anglican Church (Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. John's, Peggys Cove( St. Peter's Parish ) |
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The church in the 1950s
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| Town or city | Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Construction started | 1893 |
| Completed | 1894 |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | one-storey wood frame |
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| Type: | Municipally Registered Property, ID No. 23MNS0008 (Halifax Regional Municipality) |
| Designated: | 2/22/1993 |
| Historic designation: | Heritage Property Act |
St. John's Anglican Church is a special old church in Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was built a long time ago, between 1893 and 1894. This church is made of wood and is the only church in Peggys Cove.
The church has a unique style called Carpenter Gothic. This means it looks a bit like a fancy stone church, but it's built with wood. It has a very steep roof and tall, narrow windows called lancet windows. The outside walls are covered with a special kind of wood siding called board and batten.
Inside the church, you can see two amazing paintings. These were painted in 1963 by a famous Canadian artist named William E. deGarthe. He lived in Peggys Cove!
A Special Historic Place
St. John's Church is more than just a building. It is a registered heritage site. This means it's an important historical place. The city of Halifax Regional Municipality officially recognized it on February 22, 1993. This protection covers both the church building and the land it sits on. It helps make sure the church is kept safe for many years to come.
Visiting the Church
St. John's Church is part of St. Peter's Parish. A parish is like a local group of churches. This one belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. A diocese is a larger area that many churches belong to.
The church welcomes visitors! You can visit St. John's six days a week, from June all the way until October. Friendly volunteers are there to help you. The main leader of the church group (the Priest-in-Charge) is Reverend Taunya Dawson.
