Rentals


We have a variety of rooms available to rent for your upcoming event or on an ongoing basis. We offer a welcoming space at reasonable rates. Rental rates are on a cost recovery basis so we keep them as low as possible. For sanctuary/Stage bookings only please email Kevin. For all other bookings (rooms, hall, gym) please email Gail.

Rent Our Space

Meeting? Class? Rehearsal? Performance? Cooking? Wedding? Celebration? We have rooms to suit your needs!

When you rent at Saint Andrew's, you are supporting our social justice programs and ministries, which are all part of our active, involved, and community-led congregation.

Please read the information below about What We Offer, Rental Rates, and Insurance Requirements before requesting a booking. 

When you are ready to request a booking, click the button to get in contact with us.



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What We Offer

All are welcome Saint Andrew's. We actively work to offer a safer space for people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual & romantic orientations, faith traditions, ages, and abilities.

We are centrally located, close to downtown, Spring Garden Road, and Dalhousie University, only two blocks from the Public Gardens. Our building is wheelchair accessible, with onsite, single-user gender neutral washrooms.

There is no parking onsite, however, side street parking is available, mostly metered and timed. During daytime hours Monday - Friday, there is paid parking across the street at the Halifax Professional Center. We are also directly on a transit route






Wifi is included
and available throughout the building. Tables & chairs are available to use in all rooms. We have a variety of tech and AV equipment available that can be included in your rental - please request a list of AV Equipment.

Room specific amenities are listed with descriptions on the 'Room Listings' page.

With prior approval from Saint Andrew's, you are welcome to serve alcohol at your event. Please obtain a liquor license.

All rentals require liability insurance. We recommend several cost effective options in the section below, and you are welcome to arrange your own insurance as well.

Non-Profit Rental Rates

Special rates are available for non-profit groups where the main purpose is the betterment of the community/congregation, a group that has no significant source of funding, or Church members/adherents who wish to use church facilities for a social/recreational purpose.

For rentals that take place outside of office hours, an additional staff charge will apply at $25/hour. Don’t forget to include the cost of liability insurance in your rental budget too!

*Please note that our prices have changed in 2024 to reflect rising costs due to inflation. Click here for the rental rates document. 

Lower Music Room

Hourly $22

Meeting Rooms 

Hourly $35

Mary Holmes Rm

Hourly $60

Upper Hall (Gym)

Hourly $70

Private Rental Rates

Private rental rates apply to private individuals/enterprise groups, non-profit groups where admission is charged, or where the function is open to the public but does not benefit the broader community.

For rentals that take place outside of office hours, an additional staff charge will apply at $25/hour. Don’t forget to include the cost of liability insurance in your rental budget too!

Timing references: Half day/eve 4 hours, Full day 4-8 hours, Full day & eve 8-12+ hours

*Please note that our prices have changed in 2024 to reflect rising costs due to inflation. Click here for the rental rates document. 

Lower Music Room

Hourly $45

Half Day/Eve $150

Full Day $200

Full Day & Eve $250

Meeting Rooms

Hourly $80

Half Day/Eve $270

Full Day $375

Full Day & Eve $485

Mary Holmes Rm

Hourly $120

Half Day/Eve $325

Full Day $430

Full Day & Eve $540

Upper Hall (Gym)

Hourly $175

Half Day/Eve $430

Full Day $650

Full Day & Eve $810

Liability Insurance

To keep you and your participants/attendees safe, as well as to ensure coverage in the event of an accident or facility damage, we require that all rentals have liability insurance

We have preferred pricing with Duuo - an easy and cost effective way to get insurance online, which is best for one time events. Our registered venue is listed as "St. Andrew's United Church (The Stage at St. Andrew's)" .

For ongoing meetings or events, there is also reasonably priced insurance offered with the United Church of Canada, through HUB International

Duuo Insurance Information
HUB Insurance Information

Room Listings


Find more information and details about rental rooms by clicking below. 

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