Tour the Jail

General Population Cell

General Population Cell Block

Inmate visitation area.

When in Cornwall and the Seaway Valley, be sure to plan to tour the Historic Cornwall Jail. Visitors receive a 12 page booklet with the history of the jail and that will help as you explore each of the 22 major areas of the Jail.

Hours of Operation

May (Victoria Day Weekend including Monday)
to
September (Labour Day Weekend - Closed Monday)
  • Guided Tours Monday to Friday
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm)
  • Guided Tours Saturday and Sunday
    11:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
  • Admission
    • Adults $7.00
    • Youth (ages 4 to 12) $5.00
    • Children under 4 Free
September to May
  • Self-guided tours Monday to Friday
    (Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays)
  • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm)
  • Admission
    • Adults $5.00
    • Youth (ages 4 to 12) $3.00
    • Children under 4 Free

Group Tours

  • Guided tours available for groups of 10 or more
  • To book a group tour contact us at:

Haunted... or not?
There are many who believe that spirits roam the hallways of the Cornwall Jail looking for an elusive "peaceful rest". People who have worked in the building relate tales of strange occurences that cannot be easily explained.... what will you experience?


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The Historic Jail is a Tourist Attraction in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada