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Peterborough County Jail Parkin-person Doors Open Peterborough

New

  • In-person
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
Peterborough County Jail Park

Experience the former county jail through a self-guided tour of the grounds. The first county jail opened in 1842 and operated until 2001. While the building is no longer standing, the Peterborough County Jail Park holds remainders of the structure, yard and cells for you to explore. Self-guided tour brochures will be available at the site.

Contact info

470 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario

https://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/exploring/peterborough-county-jail.aspx#

Architecture

Year built: 1842; 1864
Building type:Historical landmark
Architect: Joseph Scobell; T.F. Nicholl

Dates/hours open

May 04, 10:00am - May 04, 04:00pm

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