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Ottawa Jail Hostelin-person Doors Open Ottawa

  • In-person
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
Ottawa Jail Hostel

The Carleton County Jail was built in 1862 and was run as a prison for 110 years, with room for approximately 150 prisoners. In 1972, the jail was shut down due to inhumane conditions. But it was repurposed and opened a year later as this hostel. After a night in a real cell block, you can visit Ottawa’s main sites.

Contact info

75 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario

https://saintlo.ca/en/hostels/ottawa-jail

Architecture

Year built: 1862
Building type:CommercialCourthouse
Architect: Henry Horsey
Architectural style:Victorian

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 02, 04:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.