Prisons in Nova Scotia, Canada map & data
There are 43 prisons mapped in Nova Scotia, 16% of the 271 across Canada. Well-known examples include Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, Nova Scotia Youth Centre and Springhill Institution.
Notable prisons in Nova Scotia
- Central Nova Scotia Correctional FacilityDartmouth · prison
- Nova Scotia Youth CentreWaterville · prison
- Springhill InstitutionSpringhill · prison
- Abandonedprison
- Cape Breton Correctional Centreprison
- Jamieson Community Correctional Centreprison
- Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional FacilityPriestville · prison
- Nova Institution for Womenprison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Nova Scotia, Canada?
This layer holds 43 prisons in Nova Scotia, Canada. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each prison?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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