Kingston Penitentiary

Kingston Penitentiary National Historic Site of Canada is located in the western suburbs of the City of Kingston, Ontario, on the east side of Portsmouth Harbour. Built-in 1835 as a maximum security prison, it was at the time of its closure in 2013 the world's oldest serving prison to have been in continuous use. Now a museum, "Kingston Pen" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prisoners, as well as prison guards in the 1800s to the late 1900s. A variety of great guest experiences are offered here, including informative guided tours.

Original components of the prison include the south wing, the north wing, the east wing, the west wing, the kitchen and dining hall, the hospital, and the Rotunda. Kingston Penitentiary once occupied an 80-hectare site that included a 4-hectare prison compound, a series of stone quarries and a farm, which allows the prison to be self-sustaining. Although some of the associated property has been alienated over the years and the structures within the prison walls have been altered, essential components of the Kingston Penitentiary’s original design remain legible.

Location: 560 King St, Kingston, Canada

Website: https://www.kingstonpentour.com/

Hour: 8:00 AM - 18:00 PM

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