[4] The facility was built to further the government strategy of creating a graduated tier of penalties, that placed offenders in levels of security corresponding to the crime.

[5] The main building (A-1) was built in the Canadian Chateau style, and has steeply pitched red metal roofing.

Local Kingston Ontario residents have opted to informally call this structure "Disneyland North", due to its castle-like resemblance.

[9] "The Bay" or "CBI" has the moniker of "Gladiator School",[10] in reference to frequent deadly clashes between inmates.

m. maximum security unit that can accommodate the overflow of inmates after the Kingston Penitentiary closed in 2013.