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Historic Kingston Penitentiary opens its doors to the public

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The workshop area of Kingston Penitentiary is shown in Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday October 2, 2013. Historic Kingston Penitentiary has thrown open its doors to the general public for the first time in ages.About two dozen people entered its imposing confines — the first tour group allowed inside since the last prisoners were moved out last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

KINGSTON, Ont. – Historic Kingston Penitentiary has thrown open its doors to the general public for the first time in ages.

About two dozen people entered its imposing confines — the first tour group allowed inside since the last prisoners were moved out last week.

They said they were curious to get a peek inside the penitentiary— once home to some of Canada’s worst criminals.

They said it was fascinating, and some said it gave them an inkling of what a life behind bars must feel like.

A former warden of the infamous prison led the first tour.

The prison will be open for the fundraising tours for the next three weeks — but eager visitors have already snapped up all the tickets.

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