Grand Valley Institution for Women, women's prison
Grand Valley Institution for Women is a federal correctional facility in Kitchener, Ontario that opened in 1997 and houses approximately 215 women. The institution operates with three security levels, offering residential-style accommodations for minimum and medium security residents while maintaining separate maximum security units.
The facility opened in January 1997 and has operated for more than 25 years as a women-only correctional institution. The land it occupies is traditional territory of several Indigenous groups including the Mississauga Attiwonderonk, Anishinabewaki, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, covered by historical treaties.
Visitors should call ahead to learn about visiting hours and security protocols before planning a visit. Strict security procedures are in place to ensure everyone's safety at all times.
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