Lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution

News release

June 19, 2026 – Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On June 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

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

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Kerry Gatien
A/Regional Communications Manager
Regional Headquarters, Ontario
GEN-ONT-MEDIA@csc-scc.gc.ca
613-530-6941

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