 The HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel makes getting through your sentence a breeze with these custom packages that’ll help bring the gaol, its history, and maybe even some of its past inmates, to life:
Crime & Punishment
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Make your stay in Ottawa an eye-opening experience as you discover the old Carleton County Gaol. During your stay you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Carleton County Gaol Heritage Centre, as well as have a professionally guided tour of the building. You’ll learn what life was like in the early rough and tumble days when Ottawa was considered the most dangerous town in North America, why the city needed such an imposing and large prison, about early prison life, and hear of some of the gaol’s most famous, infamous, cunning and clueless inmates.
The crime and punishment package includes:
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Free access to the Carleton County Gaol Heritage Centre (select mornings only)
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Crime & Punishment – On this 1 hour-long historical tour guided by the Haunted Walk of Ottawa you’ll see and learn about the jail, its cells, solitary confinement, death row, and the last working gallows still standing in Canada.
Please note: this tour departs nightly at 7pm from the hostel’s front desk.
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1 night’s shared accommodation at the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel in a converted jail cell (pending availability)
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Rideau Centre Visitor Value Coupon Booklet with over $70 in coupons
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Experience Ottawa
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Commit yourself to a two-night sentence on hard labour at the hostel and get the opportunity to discover and experience Ottawa’s rich history, cultural offerings, and even a few shopping deals!
The Experience Ottawa package includes:
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A two night’s jail sentence at the old Carleton County Gaol
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2 continental breakfasts
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Free access to the Carleton County Gaol Heritage Centre (select mornings only)
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Crime & Punishment – On this 1 hour-long historical tour guided by the Haunted Walk of Ottawa you’ll see and learn about the jail, its cells, solitary confinement, death row, and the last working gallows still standing in Canada.
Please note: this tour departs nightly at 7pm from the hostel’s front desk.
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Entrance to:
- The Bytown Museum: Located in the old Commissariat building that stored food, supplies and currency during the construction of the Rideau Canal, the Bytown Museum recounts the story of Ottawa from its founding until 1918.
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General admission to ONE of the following:
- National Gallery of Canada: Boasting a one-of-a-kind collection of Canadian art, complemented by an impressive array of international artists
- Canadian Museum of Civilization: Learn about Canada’s history from its Native American origins, colonization, nationhood, and modern development
- Canadian War Museum: The war museum moved to a brand new location in 2005 with all new exhibits detailing Canada’s most notable military endeavours and achievements
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Free Internet access (at both Internet kiosks and via WiFi) |
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Rideau Centre Visitor Value Coupon Booklet worth over $70 in coupons |
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