A Unique Site to Preserve

In the 1980s I was working for a social service organization in Guelph and would visit several young adults who became incarcerated at the Correctional Centre to provide support and to make plans for a place to live upon their release. In addition to those interactions, what stayed with me was the stark contrast from the long driveway through beautiful and peaceful grounds to the cement walls and bars inside the institution.

Living in Guelph again, I really appreciate the chance to explore the site and take in this amazing greenspace and look once again at the buildings, long since vacant. Over the past several years, my partner and I have taken part in historical walks and events at the site. There is so much to be learned here, particularly the need to preserve social histories, natural and cultural landscapes now and for future generations.