Lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution

January 26, 2026 – Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

A lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Beaver Creek Institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search.

The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

Visits have been suspended until the search is completed. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.