Toronto East Detention Centre

Toronto East Detention Centre

Location	55 Civic Road Toronto, Ontario M1L 2K9
Coordinates	43.727525°N 79.280337°W / 43.727525; -79.280337
Status	Operational
Security class	Maximum Security
Capacity	473
Opened	1977
Managed by	Ministry of the Solicitor General

The Toronto East Detention Centre, often simply referred to as The East, is a remand facility located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 55 Civic Road adjacent to the southwest of Eglinton Avenue and Birchmount Road in the former city of Scarborough. The facility was known as the Metropolitan Toronto East Detention Centre until Metropolitan Toronto was amalgamated in 1998.

It is notably mentioned in the song "Informer" by Canadian reggae fusion artist Snow, becoming one of the biggest hit singles of 1993.

See also

• List of correctional facilities in Ontario

References

• Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

43.727384°N 79.281422°W / 43.727384; -79.281422