01 / OVERNIGHT↗
Check in.
Get locked into history.
A former jail cell or the VIP room. An unusual place to sleep, with hosts who make the experience personal.
Explore your stay →
A real jail. An extraordinary escape.
Spend a night
in history.
Trade the ordinary for a former jail cell, a warm welcome, and stories that stay with you long after you leave.
BEHIND THESE WALLS1875STORIES LIVE ON
4980 MAIN STREET · DORCHESTER, NB
Sleep in a jail cellAN OVERNIGHT STORY WORTH TELLING
Step inside historyTOURS & CURIOUS VISITORS
Come as a guestLEAVE WITH A STORY
Choose your sentence
A little time inside.
A lifetime of stories.
Whether you have an afternoon or a whole night, there’s more than one way to experience the jail.
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02 / GUIDED TOURS↗
The walls
have stories.
Step inside for a look at the people and history behind the bars. Call ahead to confirm today’s tour availability.
Call to plan a tour →03 / SOMETHING DIFFERENT↗
Make it
an occasion.
Weddings, events, and celebrations behind bars. Make your occasion part of the story in a setting unlike any other.
Explore weddings & events →Your room has a past
Not your usual
bed & breakfast.
Six cells. One VIP room. Plenty of character. Stay somewhere that’s as much a part of your trip as the places you came to see.
This is also our home. We take time with our guests, share the jail’s stories, and help keep this remarkable place alive, one visit at a time.
The jail cellsFor a truly different overnight stay
The VIP roomYour own take on doing time
ADMIT ONE ADVENTURENB / 1875
Time to book
your sentence.
Your next getaway deserves a better story than “we stayed at a hotel.”
See current rates, available dates, room details and guest reviews on Airbnb.
Check availability on Airbnb ↗All overnight reservations are made through Airbnb.DORCHESTER JAIL · NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
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Real history. Lasting echoes.
Some stories
cannot be
left outside.
The jail’s past is part of the experience. Its connection to the Bannister brothers and New Brunswick’s last double hanging is a sombre chapter in the story of this building.
Come with curiosity. Explore the history, hear the stories, and decide for yourself what makes this place unforgettable.
1875The jail is built in Dorchester.
1936The Bannister brothers are executed here on September 23.
2026September 23 marked the 90th anniversary of the Bannister brothers’ execution at Dorchester Jail.
TodayA home, a bed and breakfast, and a place where visitors can step into history.
A story of your own
Dinner on Death Row?
Now that’s a night out.
Ask about special experiences, including lobster dining, extended time with your hosts, and overnight stays with a difference. Availability and arrangements are confirmed directly with the jail.
Planning a group visit or a special night together? We’d love to hear your idea.
Talk to the warden ↗Weddings · Events · Film & video
A genuine jail.
An unforgettable setting.
We host weddings and events. Say “I do” behind bars, gather for a special celebration, or bring your own occasion to a place full of character and history.
Looking for a distinctive set location? Bring your film, television production, or video shoot to a genuine Canadian jail built in 1875 and updated to the 1960s. Give your production an authentic historic setting with a story of its own.
Call us to discuss your event or production, preferred dates, and arrangements.
Plan your event or shoot ↗See what it’s like inside
One reporter.
One night in jail.
Find your way inside
We’ll leave
the welcome out.
Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast
4980 Main Street
Dorchester, New Brunswick E4K 2Z1
When you arrive, ring the bell at the left inmate door.
Before you do time
Can I visit without staying overnight?
Yes. Tours are available for visitors. Call (506) 213-0112 before travelling to confirm availability and arrangements for your group.
How do I book an overnight stay?
Use our Airbnb link to see rooms, rates and available dates. Overnight bookings are handled through Airbnb.
Are you open year round?
Yes. Contact us to plan your visit and check availability for the date you have in mind.
Can I arrange something special?
Yes. We host weddings and events, as well as film, television, and video shoots. Our genuine Canadian jail was built in 1875 and updated to the 1960s. Call us to discuss dates and arrangements, or ask about group visits and special experiences.
Is the jail haunted?
The jail is a destination for people curious about haunted history. Bring your curiosity; an unexplained encounter is never something we can promise.
Still standing. Still welcoming. Still weird.