Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre

Name: Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre
Address: 306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0, Canada, G, Canada

4.7/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre

Address :	306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0, Canada
Phone :	📞 +8788
Website :	http://newdenver.ca/nikkei/
Categories :	Museum , Tourist attraction , History museum , National museum ,
City :	G

306 Josephine St, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0, Canada

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K	Karen B on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Small museum but packed with information. There is a sadness that permiates any such memorial to humanity's shameful behavior but "Lest We Forget" such museums are vital and should be supported.
S	Scott Easton on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ VERY eye opening. I knew the government was bad to Japanese citizens but this was shocking to say the least. Words can't describe the pain and suffering people suffered. Its a nessessary reminder that the government has NEVER been and NEVER will be your friend. Locking up Canadian citizens based on fear. No excuses. War times or not. A must see for any history enthusiasts. They've set it up very well and in my personal option every people should see this as a brutal reminder of past mistakes.
S	Stephanie Lawton on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ So grateful that this place is still here. As a grandchild of an internee I've always wanted to learn more. Since what they teach in our schools is not enough. The host here was very knowledgeable and the gardens are stunning. This centre is very well preserved and should be on everyone's bucket list so that we do not lose this important and sad part of Canada's history.
C	Cheryl Edwards on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good place to go and remember what happened many years ago. It was interesting to learn one of the buildings had been occupied until the 80s. My kids were also surprised to learn a family of 8 would share a bedroom and then shared the common kitchen with another family of 8. This place could have been bigger as there was a lot to see in a small space and the history deserves more attention.
B	Bruce Ito on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Let’s remember the past. Worth a visit with a lot of documentation of the entire Japanese internment period. Replica buildings of homes, bathhouses, and temple plus the gardens of course. Definitely hit this, then onto Sandon. A ghost town.
L	Lily Hua on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ a small place in a town in the middle of nowhere which I guess it's the point. I think it's a place that should be visited by more Canadian. The area is also pretty with some very decent food and museum in New Denver.
C	Carl Steffens on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A truly amazing little museum. Does a fantastic job at telling the disgraceful part of Canadian history. On top of this, there is a great little selection of additional resources for purchase to continue your learning
B	Becky Leavitt on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Such a unique place to visit that lets you delve into the tragic history of WWII and the sad and upsetting treatment of the Japanese Canadians. It has a quiet serene atmosphere that allows the tragic truth to surface and keeps a reverence about the whole site. We had 3 teenagers that had all learned about the internment previously so it really brought it home for them. Well worth the drive and admission fee.