Receiving Calls From Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail)

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail), allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Central North Correctional Centre and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note:   Information below for CNCC jail may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail or CNCC) is a provincial correctional facility located in Penetanguishene, Ontario. Central North Correctional Centre was built in 2001, making it approximately 25 years old in 2026. Ontario government records list the facility’s operational capacity at 980 inmates. The centre houses individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer, as well as people serving provincial sentences. Central North Correctional Centre is a maximum-security facility and is one of Ontario’s larger correctional institutions.

How can I receive collect calls from Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail)?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate Central North Correctional Centre calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail)?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Central North Correctional Centre (Penetang Jail) on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Central North Correctional Centre?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Central North Correctional Centre call?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Central North Correctional Centre

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Central North Correctional Centre directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

Yes, you must be on a visitation list to visit an inmate at Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail or CNCC) .

How can I schedule a visit?

Visits  to Central North Correctional Centre (also known as Penetang Jail or CNCC) must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes (remand) 40 minutes (sentenced)
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit:  2
• Money drop-off: Maximum  $200 (cash or money order)