FamxplorCanada Penitentiary Museum
What to expect
Canada's Penitentiary Museum is an award-winning museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Canada's federal penitentiaries. Located in the former residence of the warden of Kingston Penitentiary, the museum offers a self-guided tour where visitors can explore the history of the correctional system. The museum is housed within Cedarhedge, which was built by convict labour between 1870 and 1873. Visitors can unlock their curiosity about Canada's federal penitentiaries and learn about the fascinating history of the correctional system. The museum is a great place to visit for those interested in history and the correctional system
Plan your family visit to the Canada Penitentiary Museum with these blog insights 👇
From Ottawa to Niagara On The Lake – August 8-14, 2022
Activities: We went to the Canada Penitentiary Museum. The museum showcased the history of Canada's federal penitentiaries. We saw a gallery dedicated to punishments that would now be considered torture
Highlights: The gallery exhibiting the best escape ideas was interesting. We learned that the youngest detainee was a 9-year-old girl and the youngest pickpocket was 8 years old! ✨