Ontario, by census division
Select a census division on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
39 facilities
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Ontario, Canada?
The atlas lists 39 prisons, jails and detention centres in Ontario, Canada, including 29 prisons and 7 young offender institutions.
How many police stations are in Ontario, Canada?
331 police units are listed for Ontario, Canada, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Ontario, Canada?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Canada. Contact the facility or the Correctional Service Canada, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which census division has the most facilities?
Toronto, with 8 prisons and jails and 77 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 18 entries of 39. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Who runs the prisons in Ontario, Canada?
Prisons in Canada, including those in Ontario, are run by the Correctional Service Canada.
What specialised facilities are there in Ontario, Canada?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison, 7 young offender institutions and 1 remand prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Which town in Ontario, Canada has the most prisons?
Kingston has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 16 towns with at least one.
How is Ontario, Canada divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Ontario, Canada by census division, following official administrative boundaries; 11 census divisions currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the census division where it is located; Toronto is the largest by number of entries.