11 Water Street West, Cornwall, ON K6J 1A1
Historic SDG Jail in Cornwall, built in 1833, once operated as a jail until 2002. Now a preserved heritage site, it offers tours and events that reveal the realities of historic incarceration in one of Ontario’s oldest correctional facilities.
Open Weds-Sun, 10:00 - 16:00, last day of tours is Au 23
Doors Open Weekend - Au 15-16
🕐 May-Aug We-Su 10:00-16:00; Mo off; Tu off;
Verified · Vérifié — Jun 20, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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