Mimico Correctional Centre

The Mimico Correctional Centre was a provincial medium-security correctional facility for adult male inmates serving a sentence of 2-years-less-a-day or less in Ontario, Canada. Its history can be traced back to 1887. The Mimico Correctional Centre is one of several facilities operated by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and was located at 130 Horner Avenue in the district of Etobicoke which is now a part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The facility was closed in 2011 and demolished to make room for the new Toronto South Detention Centre which opened in 2014. Image:Mimico - NW perimeter looking SE.jpg|NW perimeter looking SE Image:Mimico - SW perimeter looking NE.jpg|SW perimeter looking NE Image:Industrial Buildings as seen from South Perimeter.jpg|Industrial buildings prior to being demolished to make way for the new detention centre 1887 The Mimico Correctional Centre began its history as the Victoria Industrial School for Boys, which opened on May 16 in the town of Mimico, Ontario (just west of Toronto). Headed by Superintendent W.J. Hendrie. The school (essentially a juvenile reformatory) emphasized child rescue, reform through character development, moral and academic education, and vocational training. The opening ceremonies were officiated by Lord Lansdowne, the Governor General of Canada. The first boy was registered at the school on June 14. At its peak, the school consisted of the following: Six 'Cottages' (3 or 4 storey Victorian houses) Hospital Skating rink Farm with greenhouses School with assembly hall Gymnasium with indoor swimming pool Workshops Administration building The school received 'students', aged from under 10 through 14 years, through the Toronto School Board Truancy Department. Funding was provided by the province, municipality, and parental-fees (contributed "in proportion to their means"). The daily routine at the school consisted of 4.5 hours of work and 3.5 hours of school/drill.