Charlotte County Gaol, Provincial heritage place in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada.
The Charlotte County Gaol is a granite jailhouse in St. Andrews with thick stone walls and cells secured by iron doors across two levels. The original design reflects the solid construction methods used to contain prisoners in the 1800s.
The building was constructed in 1832 and replaced an earlier wooden structure from which prisoners had escaped through dirt floors. It operated as a detention facility for over 140 years before closing in 1979.
The Charlotte County Archives holds thousands of photographs, documents, and records from the 18th century, now kept within the former prison building. These collections tell stories about the region and its people over generations.
The jailhouse is open to visitors from June through October, with guided tours of the cells and adjacent courthouse available. It helps to check opening times in advance since visits are limited to the warmer months only.
The cells remain in their original state, with granite blocks fully enclosing each space except for a narrow iron door and small openings for delivering food. These details offer a direct sense of how prisoners experienced daily life inside.
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