Prison Directory

Canada Prisons, jails and detention centers

150 facilities across 13 provinces and territories in Canada.

Prisons, jails and correctional facilities in Canada

This page brings together 150 facilities in Canada, spread across 13 provinces and territories and 108 localities, so you can find any prison or detention center in Canada by region and municipality. The regions with the most facilities are Ontario, British Columbia, Québec.

In Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services. The directory for Canada lists these types of facility: Prisons and penitentiaries (102), Local and county jails (20), Juvenile detention centers (17), Women's prisons (7), Immigration detention (3), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1).

To find a prison in Canada, choose a region and then a municipality: each profile gathers, where available, the address, phone number, official website, capacity and hours of the facility. Before planning a visit or any procedure, always confirm the details with the competent corrections authority.

Prisons and penitentiaries 102
Local and county jails 20
Juvenile detention centers 17
Women's prisons 7
Immigration detention 3
Forensic psychiatric facilities 1

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Alberta

17 facilities · 10 localities

British Columbia

24 facilities · 16 localities

Manitoba

9 facilities · 7 localities

New Brunswick

7 facilities · 7 localities

Newfoundland and Labrador

3 facilities · 3 localities

Northwest Territories

2 facilities · 2 localities

Nova Scotia

7 facilities · 6 localities

Nunavut

4 facilities · 2 localities

Ontario

42 facilities · 29 localities

Prince Edward Island

1 facility · 1 locality

Québec

24 facilities · 18 localities

Saskatchewan

8 facilities · 6 localities

Yukon

2 facilities · 1 locality

Frequently asked questions about prisons in Canada

How many prisons and correctional facilities does this directory list in Canada?

The directory lists 150 facilities in Canada, across 13 provinces and territories and 108 localities. The data comes from OpenStreetMap and may not include every facility.

How do I find a prison by town in Canada?

Open the list of regions of Canada, pick a region and then a municipality. You will see the profiles with the address and contact details of each facility.

Which authority runs prisons in Canada?

In Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services. Always confirm visiting hours and requirements with the facility itself.