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 minimum security site can accommodate 302 adult male Federal inmates.

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

Do I need to be on an Incarcerated persons visitors 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?

Yes, visiting application from must be filled out.  If there are children visiting then a child waiver  application must be filled out for the child as well.

Visitation Information: 

Length of visit:  20 minutes

Number of visits per week:  2

Number of visitors per visit: 2 (not including infants)

Can I drop off money to my loved one when I visit? $300 (Cash only)