In 1940, the New Brunswick Internment Camp (B-70) opened for phase 1 and held 711 Jewish refugees from Germany, Austria, Poland, etc. The Jewish men (ages 16-60) stayed for about 10 months before the camp closed for a few weeks. When it reopened (phase 2), it held mostly German and Italian merchant mariners.
This museum is NOT at the site of the camp, but features artefacts and artwork from while the camp was open. Hear all about life at the camp, the internees, and all the fascinating stories that surround this rarely-told aspect of Canadian history here at the New Brunswick Internment Camp Museum.
