Waterloo County Gaol and Governor's HouseDoors Open Waterloo Region
- In-person Doors Open Ontario
Explore Waterloo Region’s oldest buildings — the 1852-53 Gaol (jail) and the 1878 Governor’s House — and learn how community action saved them from demolition. By combining designation with adaptive reuse, the granite Gaol houses Provincial Offences courtrooms. And the Governor’s House (jail warden’s home) contains legal offices. Questions? The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) North Waterloo Branch will be on-hand.
- Full wheelchair access
- Self-guided tours available
- Washrooms
- Photography allowed
Contact info
73-77 Queen Street NorthKitchener, Ontario
Email: jhaalboom@sympatico.ca
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_County_Gaol
Architecture
Year built: 1852-53 (Gaol), 1878 (Governor’s House)Building type: Courthouse Historical house
Architect: Mellish & Russell, Brantford (Gaol); D.W. Gingerich, Waterloo (Governor's House)