Awards

An award-winning museum

The Diefenbunker is a renowned cultural attraction and immersive history destination. Through award-winning exhibitions, tours, programs, events, and escape rooms, the museum offers an important platform to spark meaningful conversations, collaborations, and connections in response to our changing world.

Corporate Vision Canadian Business Awards - Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum - Heritage Visitor Attraction of the Year 2024 Eastern Canada.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2023.
Tripexpert Experts' Choice Award 2023.
Rainbow Registered.
Awarded 2023 for a 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses/organizations.
Canadian Business Awards 2023 - Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum - Most Unique Immersive Canadian Heritage Visitor Attraction, Ontario.
Finalist in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Safe travels TIAO.
International symbol awarded to institutions that have adopted standardized health protocols so that consumers can experience "safe travels".
Safe Travels: Global Protocols for the New Normal.
International symbol awarded to institutions that have adopted standardized health protocols so that consumers can experience "safe travels".
Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence 2021.
Award of Excellence in Special Projects for visitor experience renewal.
Ontario Museum Association Award of Excellence 2017.
Award of Excellence for Escape the Diefenbunker, in partnership with Escape Manor.
Ottawa Tourism Awards of Excellence 2017 Winner.
Award of Excellence for Escape the Diefenbunker, in partnership with Escape Manor.
Ottawa Tourism Awards 2017.
2017 Ottawa Arts, Culture and Heritage Investment Program.
Canadian Signature Experience Canadienne Distinctive.

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We are a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site, operating as an independent charitable organization. Your support enables us to continue preserving important history and educating present and future generations on the Cold War in Canada.

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