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Looking for a different site for your tours to visit? For visitors interested in culture and history, the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum has been named Canada's most significant Cold War site. This National Historic Site of Canada, located just outside the capital city of Ottawa, is an underground nuclear bunker built in secrecy during the height of the Cold War between 1959 and 1961. As the Central Emergency Headquarters, it was meant to house the top officials of the government and military during the risk of nuclear attack.

Tours of this incredibly unique facility take visitors through a time warp to 1960s era government rooms, living quarters, and cryptographic areas. Some of the focal points include the Prime Minister's suite, the War Cabinet Room, the CBC Radio studio, and the Emergency Government Situation Centre.

The museum is open year-round, excluding Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. Guided tours are offered daily Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours are offered in English or French and take approximately 60 minutes. Please book at least two weeks prior as space is limited.

Please see our Packaged Tours for different group tour options!

Group Rates
(for groups of 10 people or more)

Adults   $12.50

Seniors $11.50

Students (University) $8.00

Youth (ages 6 -18): $6.00

We offer one free adult admission per 15 youths.  There is no charge for the bus driver.

To reserve, please fill out our Reservation Request form.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact:

1-800-409-1965, 613-839-0007 or

tours@diefenbunker.ca