Quebec, 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
24 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Quebec, Canada have?
The atlas lists 24 prisons, jails and detention centres in Quebec, Canada, including 22 prisons and 2 women's prisons.
Which police agencies serve Quebec, Canada?
232 police units are listed for Quebec, Canada: 226 police stations, 3 border police units and 3 gendarmerie units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Quebec, 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?
Montréal, with 3 prisons and jails and 45 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 5 entries of 24. 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.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Quebec, Canada?
Prisons in Canada, including those in Quebec, are run by the Correctional Service Canada.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Quebec, Canada?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Quebec, Canada?
Laval has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 10 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Quebec, Canada organised?
The atlas files Quebec, Canada by census division, following official administrative boundaries; 17 census divisions currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the census division where it is located; Montréal is the largest by number of entries.