Waterloo County Gaol, Kitchener

Name: Waterloo County Gaol
Address: Kitchener, Canada

#21 among attractions in Kitchener

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The Waterloo County Gaol, located in Kitchener, Ontario, is a retired prison and historic site. Constructed in 1852, it is the oldest government building still-standing in the city. The Governor's House, home of the "gaoler", in a mid-Victorian Italian Villa style, was added in 1878. Both have been on Canadian Register of Historic Places since 27 March 2008. Both buildings have been extensively restored. They are located at 73 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Ontario beside the new Court House. ()

Built: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 43°27'8"N, 80°29'10"W

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Waterloo County Gaol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Victoria Park, Joseph Schneider Haus, THEMUSEUM.

1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Kitchener
28 min walk • The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex is a multi-use municipally-owned facility in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The complex is located on East Avenue, near the Ottawa Street interchange on the Conestoga Parkway.
0.7 miSW
Park
Victoria Park, Kitchener
19 min walk • Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, situated downtown. It is the site of numerous events and festivities.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
Joseph Schneider Haus, Kitchener
17 min walk • The Schneider Haus National Historic Site, formerly Joseph Schneider Haus, is a museum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
~1160 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
THEMUSEUM, Kitchener
6 min walk • TheMuseum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada opened to the public in September 2003 following eight years of planning and fundraising.
~1040 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Market Square, Kitchener
6 min walk • Market Square Shopping Centre is a mall located in the downtown core of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, whose tenancy skews to services.
~1000 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Centre In The Square, Kitchener
5 min walk • Centre In The Square is a live theatre and performing arts centre located on Queen Street in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The centre is home to the Raffi Armenian Theatre.
~1650 ftW
City hall
Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
8 min walk • Kitchener City Hall is a stop on the Region of Waterloo's Ion rapid transit system. It is located alongside Duke Street, just east of Young Street, in downtown Kitchener. Just west of the station is its namesake, Kitchener City Hall. It opened in 2019.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener
22 min walk • Woodside National Historic Site is the childhood home of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. King resided there from 1886 to 1893. The house is located in the city of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The house was built in 1853.
~1110 ftSE
Market, Shopping
Kitchener Farmer's Market, Kitchener
6 min walk • The Kitchener Farmer's Market is one of the oldest continuous local farmer's markets in Canada. The market is located in Kitchener, Ontario and reflects the continued relationship of Kitchener with the Mennonite community and farmers that continues to exist in the area.
~1180 ftSW
43°27'1"N • 80°29'23"W
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, Kitchener
6 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~190 ftSE
43°27'7"N • 80°29'8"W
Registry Theatre, Kitchener
1 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waterloo County Gaol?

Nearby attractions include Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener (1 min walk), Registry Theatre, Kitchener (1 min walk), Centre In The Square, Kitchener (5 min walk), Kitchener Farmer's Market, Kitchener (6 min walk).

How to get to Waterloo County Gaol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waterloo County Gaol:

Bus

Weber / Queen • Lines: 20, 8 (2 min walk)
Frederick Station • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Frederick • Lines: 301 (5 min walk)
Kitchener City Hall • Lines: 301 (7 min walk)

Train

Kitchener (11 min walk)