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Join The Haunted Walk and the Phantoms Of Yore for a Public Paranormal Investigation inside the Historic SDG Jail. Exp...
09/23/2026

Join The Haunted Walk and the Phantoms Of Yore for a Public Paranormal Investigation inside the Historic SDG Jail. Explore the darker side of one of the region’s most historic and haunted buildings.
You’ll have the opportunity to investigate the Jail after hours, use paranormal investigation equipment, and see for yourself what might still be lurking within these walls.
These investigations are kept small, making for a much more immersive experience.
We recommend booking your spot soon, as they are limited and going quick.
👻 October 23, 24, 29, & 30
Tickets are limited and can be purchased online: https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/paranormal-investigation-at-the-historic-sdg-jail/
SDG Tourism South Eastern Ontario Cornwall Tourism

Think you know the Historic SDG Jail? Try experiencing it after dark...When the doors close and the lights go out, the J...
09/09/2026

Think you know the Historic SDG Jail? Try experiencing it after dark...

When the doors close and the lights go out, the Jail takes on a whole different atmosphere…

Join The Haunted Walk and Phantoms Of Yore for a Public Paranormal Investigation inside the Historic SDG Jail, and explore the darker side of one of the region’s most historic and haunted buildings.

You’ll have the opportunity to investigate the Jail after hours, use paranormal investigation equipment, and see for yourself what might still be lurking within these walls.

These investigations are kept small, making for a much more immersive experience.

We recommend booking your spot soon, as they are limited and going quick.
👻 September 11 & 12
👻 October 23 & 24

Book now ➡️ https://hauntedwalk.com/experience/paranormal-investigation-at-the-historic-sdg-jail/

08/23/2026

Signing off! 👻

🔑 That’s a wrap on our 2026 regular tour season! The Historic SDG Jail is now closed for regular guided and self-guided ...
08/23/2026

🔑 That’s a wrap on our 2026 regular tour season!

The Historic SDG Jail is now closed for regular guided and self-guided tours. Thank you to everyone who stepped inside the stone walls and joined us this season!

You don't have to wait until next year to visit us again, throughout the off-season, the jail remains available for:

👥 Private group tours
🎓 School and educational groups
🏛️ Rentals and private bookings

Whether you’re planning a group outing, a school trip, or looking for a truly unique space for your next event, we’d love to welcome you.

🔗 Learn more about group tours and rentals: https://www.historicsdgjail.com/group-rates-and-rentals

Thanks for another great season, can't wait to see you again, behind bars! 🔑

Cornwall Tourism Cornwall Downtown BIA South Eastern Ontario SDG Tourism

08/23/2026

It’s the last day of the season and our guides are reminiscing.

Thank you to everyone who visited the Historic SDG Jail this summer! We hope to see you all next season 👻

08/21/2026

It’s our last day to hangout with the office staff, but thankfully we’re open all weekend for tours!

Stop by anytime between 10am and 4pm until Sunday, August 23rd!

🧀 Did You Know?These orange spots on the ceiling of the South Cell Block of the Historic SDG Jail are actually old slice...
08/21/2026

🧀 Did You Know?

These orange spots on the ceiling of the South Cell Block of the Historic SDG Jail are actually old slices of cheese. They were thrown during a riot prior to the closure of the jail in 2002, and they remain there to this day!

Come take a look for yourself with a guided or self-guided tour!

This is the last weekend of the season, so don't delay!

🎟️ https://www.historicsdgjail.com/tour-options

Cornwall Tourism South Eastern Ontario

08/20/2026

It’s the last weekend of the summer to visit the Historic SDG Jail and we’d love to see you!

Join us for a self-guided tour anytime between 10am and 4pm until Sunday. Guided tours will run daily at 10:30 and 2:30!

📜 Did You KnowJohn Sandfield Macdonald, the first Premier of Ontario, was born in Glengarry County.During our guided tou...
08/20/2026

📜 Did You Know

John Sandfield Macdonald, the first Premier of Ontario, was born in Glengarry County.

During our guided tour of the Historic SDG Jail, you'll come face-to-face with this remarkable 1868 portrait of Macdonald while learning about his connection to our region and the fascinating history of the courthouse.

Step inside one of Ontario's oldest jails and discover the stories that shaped SDG Counties.

This is the last weekend of the season, so book your guided tour today!

🎟️ https://www.historicsdgjail.com/tour-options

Cornwall Tourism South Eastern Ontario

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11 Water Street West
Cornwall, ON
K6J1A1

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613-935-4891

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