Huron Historic Gaol

Southwestern Ontario

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Follow a creepy, prison-gray corridor into this octagonal fortress that served as courthouse and jail for almost 130 years (and was the site of Canada’s last public hanging in 1869).

A combined ticket with Huron County Museum is $10 for an adult, $6.50 for a child.

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    Huron County Museum

    0.22 MILES

    Walk the wooden floorboards for an informed look at local history, industry and transportation. Displays include 30,000 artifacts related to country life,…

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1. Huron County Museum

0.22 MILES

Walk the wooden floorboards for an informed look at local history, industry and transportation. Displays include 30,000 artifacts related to country life,…

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