Life in POW Camps

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For thousands of Combatant Prisoners, Enemy Merchant Seamen, and Civilian Internees, life in a Canadian internment camp was a difficult adjustment. But, with the exception of scheduled roll calls and mealtimes, prisoners were often left on their own to fill their time. Canadian authorities encouraged recreational activities, like sports, theatre, and educational courses, as prisoners who were kept busy were less likely to cause trouble and less likely to escape. To learn more about different aspects of life in an internment camp, please select one of the links below:

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