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

Matsqui Institution was originally a drug treatment facility for Federal inmates when it opened in 1966.  However, in 1981 the Matsqui Institution transitioned into a Medium security Federal Penitentiary with a capacity to hold 446 Federally sentenced adult male inmates.

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?

Visits must be 24hrs in advance.  (604)850-8258 Call Mon., Sat., Sun., 8:00-930AM and Tues.-Fri. 1:00-3:00PM

Visitation Information: 

Length of visit:  4 hours on week days, 2 hours on weekends

Number of visits per week:  4

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

Can I drop off money to my loved one when I visit? Money order only