St. George's Church

About

St. George’s Church is an Anglican church in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Built between 1785 and 1791, it is the oldest building in Sydney and the oldest Anglican church in Cape Breton. The church was designated a Nova Scotian heritage property on April 4, 1984.

The church was built by the 33rd Regiment of Foot. The structure was built using stone from the Fortress of Louisbourg.

The church held its first service on Christmas Day, 1789.

The Queen Mother attended a service at St. George's in 1967.