Ancienne Prison de L'Orignal Old Jail - Historic Places Days

Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal Old Jail

L'Orignal, Ontario
Type
Cultural Heritage Centre
Address
1023 Queen Street, L'Orignal, ON, Canada
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Hours
June 1st to August 30th: 7 days/week 10am - 4pm
Phone
613-675-4381

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Come and visit the oldest jail in Ontario and the second-oldest jail in Canada. The L’Orignal Old Jail is a unique tourist attraction in eastern Ontario. It was the only francophone jail in Ontario. The oldest courthouse in Ontario still occupies the second floor. To this day, the courthouse is still in function.

Since 2007, this historic site has been open to the public, now under the Ontario Heritage Act. We invite you to soak in the atmosphere of what used to be prison life in L’Orignal. Five hangings occurred at the jail, the last in 1933. Today, visitors can tour the jail exactly as it was when it closed its doors in 1998. Come and live a unique experience with us!

Venez visiter la plus vieille prison de l’Ontario et la deuxième la plus ancienne du Canada. L’Ancienne Prison de L’Orignal est une attraction touristique unique dans l’est de l’Ontario. C’était la seule prison francophone en Ontario. Le deuxième étage est toujours occupé par le plus ancien palais de justice de l’Ontario. À ce jour, le palais de justice est toujours en fonction.

Ouvert au public depuis 2007, ce site historique, qui relève maintenant de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l’Ontario, vous invite à vous imprégner de l’atmosphère de ce qui était autrefois la prison à L’Orignal. Cinq pendaisons ont eu lieu, la dernière en 1933. Aujourd’hui, les visiteurs peuvent visiter la prison exactement comme elle était lorsqu’elle a fermé ses portes en 1998. Venez vivre une expérience unique avec nous !

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Fun Facts

Did you know the jail also offers activities such as escape games and murder & mystery dinners?!

Saviez-vous que la prison offre des activités comme des jeux d’évasion et des soupers meurtre & mystère ?!

Did you know that the jail is going to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025!

Saviez-vous que la prison fête ses 200 ans en 2025!

Location

1023 Queen Street, L'Orignal, ON, Canada
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