Exploring Canada’s Incarceration History
Canada’s Penitentiary and Gaol institutions have played significant roles in shaping Canada’s correctional and justice systems throughout history. This visit list showcases some of these important historic sites!
Places
Canada’s Penitentiary Museum
Kingston, Ontario
This museum explores the history of Canada's federal penitentiary system.
Charlotte County Archives and Old Gaol
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Historic 19th century gaol now also housing a regional archives
Kings County Museum and Old County Gaol
Hampton, New Brunswick
Community Museum housing over 21,000 artifacts of Kings County NB and the 1840 County Gaol
Huron Historic Gaol
Goderich, Ontario
The Huron Historic Gaol is a National Historic Site located in Goderich, Ontario.
Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
L'Orignal, Ontario
Come and visit the second-oldest jail in Canada!
Rotary Museum of Police & Corrections
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
A guardhouse for the Northwest Mounted Police turned into a museum in 1985.
Old Prison of Trois-Rivières (Musée POP)
Trois-Rivières, Québec
The Old Prison is a must-see for learning more about life in jail.
Road Map
Kingston, Ontario to Trois-Rivières, Québec
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