Nova Institution for Women

Nova Institution for Women is a multi-level security facility for women. Within the perimeter fence, the institution includes a maximum‑security unit and residential‑style small group accommodation houses for medium‑security inmates. There are also residential‑style small group accommodation houses for minimum‑security inmates.

There are no physical separations between the inmates who reside in these units; they utilize the main institution for socialization, spirituality, interventions, health and recreation in a fully integrated manner.

Nova Institution for Women is located in Truro, Nova Scotia. It is in a residential area, approximately 83 kilometres from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

It is one of six federal facilities for women across Canada.

Institution for women
Security level: Multi-level
Rated capacity: 99
Date opened: 1995