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The facade of the former L’Orignal prison was illuminated Friday evening for the occasion.
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The former prison and courthouse of L’Orignal, in eastern Ontario, now preserve two hundred years of history within its walls. 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of this heritage building in the United Counties of Prescott-Russell.
To mark the occasion, celebrations are planned throughout the year, starting with an illumination of the building which took place on Friday evening. A public simulation of a trial is also planned.
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2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the heritage building of the former L’Orignal prison, today used as a courthouse.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
L’Orignal prison closed its doors in 1998, when it was the only French-speaking prison and the oldest in the province.
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The former L’Orignal prison is a tourist attraction open to the public since 2007 in eastern Ontario.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
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During its years of activity, five men were executed by hanging, more than 500 prisoners were incarcerated and several inmates managed to escape.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
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The former L’Orignal prison is the oldest prison in Ontario and the second oldest prison in Canada.
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Celebrations are planned all year round in connection with the 200th anniversary of the former L’Orignal prison.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
During its years of activity, five men were executed by hanging, more than 500 prisoners were incarcerated and several inmates managed to escape.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
The former L’Orignal prison is a tourist attraction open to the public since 2007 in eastern Ontario.
Photo : - / Olivier Plante
Album photo: Illumination prison L’Orignal
Even today, trials and hearings are held at the Orignal courthouse, making it the oldest court in Ontario.
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