Receiving Calls From Dorchester Institution

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Dorchester Institution, allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Dorchester Institution 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 may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

Dorchester Penitentiary one of the oldest operating corrections failities in Canada.  Opened in 1880 there have been many changes made to Dorchester Penitentiary in recent years.  Dorchester Penitentiary is both a Medium and Minimum security penitentiary.  The medium security site can accommodate 397 adult male Federal inmates.

Source:  http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/institutions/001002-1002-eng.shtml

How can I receive collect calls from Dorchester Institution?

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 Dorchester Institution 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 Dorchester Institution?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Dorchester Institution 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 Dorchester Institution?

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 Dorchester Institution call?

Your incarcerated 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 Dorchester Institution

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Dorchester Institution 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, visiting application form must be filled out.  If there are children visiting then a child waiver application must be filled out for the child as well.

Click here to download any official forms from Correctional Service Canada: https://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/forms/index-eng.shtml

How can I schedule a visit?

Book visits at least 24 hours in advance

 Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit: 3
• Money drop-off: Cash and/or money orders can be dropped off before the visit begins.