Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

The wooden church features two asymmetrical towers, with the main tower containing a prominent spire and the secondary tower displaying a pyramidal design.

The congregation began in 1753 with German Lutheran settlers, making it the oldest active Lutheran congregation in Canada, with the current building dating from 1891.

The High Victorian Gothic architectural style includes detailed stained glass windows, dentil courses, wooden clapboard cladding, and moulded belt courses throughout the structure.

The building contains multiple entranceways, a large nave along Cornwallis Street, and Artemus Hall, added in 1946 for community gatherings and Sunday school.

The church preserves its original key and houses a historic bell acquired in 1776 from the Fortress of Louisbourg.

Location: Lunenburg

Inception: 1890s

Part of: Old Town Lunenburg

Address: 65 Fox Street

GPS coordinates: 44.37908,-64.31211

Latest update: April 3, 2025 10:11