One of the jewels of St. Paul's Anglican Church is our historic pipe organ. Originally installed in 1906, this instrument is the oldest surviving Casavant Frères organ in British Columbia. Casavant Frères is renowned as one of Canada's premier organ builders, adding to the prestige of our organ.

A Brief History
According to Pipe Organs of British Columbia by Christopher Dalton:

"Opus 264 is the oldest extant Casavant built for the church and installed in the province many years ago with a 'water' powered motor. In 1952, Andrew Chapman changed the action from tubular to electro-pneumatic and installed a new Casavant two-manual drawstop console. Over time, some of the pipe ranks were re-arranged and several added, but in the 1990s, Huestis re-configured the organ to its original layout. In 2001, under the supervision of Casavant representative Steven Miller, the chests were shipped to the factory in Quebec for cleaning, sealing, and general updating. Three smaller reservoirs replaced the large one with the under bellows. The organ is a good example of English style romantic voicing and its sound fills the acoustically favorable room quite adequately."

Throughout its history, the organ has undergone various improvements and repairs. Significant work was done in 1952 and 2001, and the most recent modernization of the electrical system occurred within the last decade. The instrument now features a two-manual, twelve-stop console, maintaining all its original pipework.

A Magnet for Musical Talent
The exceptional quality of our organ has attracted numerous connoisseurs and musicians. Many well-known Vancouver organists have performed on this magnificent instrument, contributing to the rich musical heritage of St. Paul's Anglican Church.

Visit us to experience the majestic sound of our pipe organ and appreciate its historical and musical significance.