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Ottawa : Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel

By Saintlo Ottawa Jail
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,057 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • A prison for more than 100 years a hostel for 50 years!
  • Explore Death Row and see the gallows!
  • Hear stories about the jail's history and the infamous inmates
  • Discover the jail's original features, and distinctive elements
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the old jail, perfect for families or groups of friends
Activity location
    • Ottawa
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | Accueil de l'auberge Saintlo Ottawa Jail
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Ottawa : Guided Tour of the Historic Ottawa Jail
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
P 1,056.87 x 1 AdultP 1,056.87
Total
Price is P 1,056.87
Until Sat, Feb 28
Ottawa : Visite Guidee Historique de la Prison
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • French

Découvrez l'histoire de l'ancienne prison du comté de Carleton lors d'une visite guidée. Apprenez-en plus sur l'histoire de la prison et sur les détenus notoires qui y ont été incarcérés.

Language options: French
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 1,056.87 x 1 AdultP 1,056.87
Total
Price is P 1,056.87

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour of the old jail
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Audio recording, Video recording
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with claustrophobia, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Explore the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel with a guided tour. Learn about the history of the building, which was once a prison, and hear stories about some of the notorious inmates who were held there.

Meet your guide at the hostel and begin your tour. Learn about the history of the building, which was once a prison. Hear stories about some of the notorious inmates who were held there.

See the original features of the jail, including the bars on the windows, the heavy metal doors, and the gallows.

The former jail is located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, just a short walk from many of the city’s attractions, including Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and Rideau Canal.

Now designated as a heritage building, the Ottawa Jail Hostel has an important historical and architectural value for the city and the province.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Ottawa
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | Accueil de l'auberge Saintlo Ottawa Jail
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | Accueil de l'auberge Saintlo Ottawa Jail
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada