The uncertain future of Kingston Penitentiary.

A scene from the television program "Murdoch Mysteries." The South Workshop, C-1 to C-6 (pictured) may not be preserved. 

The purple and pink areas are the focus of much of the redevelopment. At least 11 buildings are slated for demolition. Buildings C-1;2;3;4;5;6;7;9;13; 23 and 24 are within the purple and pink areas. TOTAL: 11.

Parks Canada-The South Workshop Recognized Federal Heritage Building-Constructed from 1842-1849. Description of Historic Place-"The South Workshop, also known as Building C-1 to C-6 at Kingston Penitentiary is an impressive 19th century, industrial building with a temple facade and a Greek Cross plan. This solid, stone building is made up of four large wings radiating from a central rotunda."

The Main Cellblock is a Classified Federal Heritage Building and is being preserved. (From:(PDF) Opportunities and Constraints Report-City of Kingston-Page 9/140.)

Corrections Canada prohibited the construction of any buildings within the red lines:

All of the land within the red lines will be park land accessible to the public.

Correctional Service of Canada-Kingston Harbourfront Property-Environmental Assessment Result. Update-After the environmental site assessment and risk assessment were completed, clean up options were presented to CSC. The option chosen was to excavate and replace the impacted soil so that the land would be revitalized and restored to green space. The re mediated area will no longer be leased for boat slips or long-term boat storage, so the refreshed space will be open for the public to have access to and enjoy! 2015-16-29.