Calgary Correctional Centre
Prisons and penitentiaries – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Alberta Correctional Services |
| Address | 85 Street NW 11808, T3R 1J3 Calgary |
| City / locality | Calgary |
| Region / state | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Phone | +1-403-662-3660 |
| Hours / visiting | Sa,Su,PH 11:00-14:30 "visiting hours" |
| Coordinates | 51.15626, -114.20638 |
Calgary Correctional Centre: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Calgary Correctional Centre is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Alberta Correctional Services. The hours or visiting regime on record are: Sa,Su,PH 11:00-14:30 "visiting hours".
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Calgary Correctional Centre is 85 Street NW 11808, T3R 1J3 Calgary, in Calgary (Alberta, Canada). The approximate coordinates are 51.1563, -114.2064.
Within the directory, Calgary has 3 facilities; Alberta has 17 facilities across 10 localities, and Canada has 150 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from Calgary Correctional Centre, these are the closest facilities in Canada listed in the directory:
- Calgary Remand Centre — about <1 km away (Calgary)
- Calgary Young Offender Centre — about 1.0 km away (Calgary)
- Bowden Institution — about 92 km away (Red Deer County)
- Bowden Institution Annex — about 93 km away (Red Deer County)
- Drumheller Institution — about 110 km away (Drumheller)
Other facilities in Calgary:
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Alberta:
- Drumheller Institution (Drumheller)
- Edmonton Institution (Edmonton)
- Grierson Instituton (Edmonton)
- Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre (Fort Saskatchewan)
- Grande Cache Institution (Hamlet of Grande Cache)
What type of facility this is
Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.
In Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services.
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Phone, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting. Not available in the source: Email, Website, Capacity, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Calgary Correctional Centre. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Calgary Correctional Centre offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Calgary Correctional Centre
Where is Calgary Correctional Centre?
Calgary Correctional Centre is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The recorded address is 85 Street NW 11808, T3R 1J3 Calgary.
What type of facility is Calgary Correctional Centre?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.
What is the phone number or website of Calgary Correctional Centre?
The contact details on record are: +1-403-662-3660.
What is the capacity of Calgary Correctional Centre?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Calgary Correctional Centre?
The closest facility listed in the directory is Calgary Remand Centre, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Calgary Correctional Centre?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.