1967: Boulder Bay Camp

Last updated on October 1, 2019

In July 1967, Boulder Bay Forestry Camp on Alouette Lake admitted its first residents—young adult offenders. Experimental programs based on Outward Bound were used at the camp.

Retired Director of Boulder Bay Camp Lloyd Hopper on the origins of this wilderness training camp for young adult offenders

Video slideshow about Boulder Bay Camp narrated by Corrections Branch History Committee's Fred Hunt

Retired Director of Boulder Bay Camp Gordon Bains on the impact of the camp on inmates and staff

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1967: Boulder Bay Camp

Retired Director of Boulder Bay Camp Lloyd Hopper on the origins of this wilderness training camp for young adult offenders

Video slideshow about Boulder Bay Camp narrated by Corrections Branch History Committee's Fred Hunt

Retired Director of Boulder Bay Camp Gordon Bains on the impact of the camp on inmates and staff