In the Bunker: Screwdriver and Volunteer T-Shirt
There is never a shortage of interesting stories at the Diefenbunker! This month, we are featuring two artifacts together.
Cold War History
75 Years of NATO: A Legacy of Unity, Security, and Collective Defence
Duck and Cover: How one desk could save your life
On August 29, 1949, the Soviet Union detonated their first nuclear weapon, bringing them into the nuclear arms race that defined the Cold War era. This moment in history brought Cold War anxieties to the forefront in the United States – they were no longer the only...
The Community Room
Change is afoot at the Diefenbunker! One of the many new and exciting additions to the Diefenbunker, coming soon, is the Community Room on Level 400 - but, before I tell you more about this room, let me first introduce myself: My name is Vanessa, and for the month...
Episode #70 – What are the secrets of the Diefenbunker
We recently had the unique opportunity to host a fascinating individual here at the Bunker, Sebastian Major. Sebastian is the creator and host of the podcast Our Fake History. It is produced in Toronto with the help of his wife, Beth Lorimer. A podcast about myths...
DeBunking the Bunker – Part. 1
When the bunker was decommissioned in 1994 the secret was out. Everyone knew and heard about the Diefenbunker and what it meant for Canada’s survival. As the years have passed, many of its secrets have been revealed, but not all. As a result, there are a LOT of...
The History of the Cherry Blossom Empire
While scrolling through twitter this month I came across a thread that sparked some interest. A twitter user that we follow named Andrew King @twitandrewking had done some background research on Cherry Blossom candies. Like all Canadians, I recognized the candy but...
"Radiation and You"
From September until January 2020, the Bunker welcomed Alison, a high school co-op student with a passion for history. For 4 months Alison worked on a new exhibit which has filled our “Treasures from the Diefenbunker” display case. During her 4 months here Alison...
Gamma Gardens: The Garden of the Future
“I feel impelled to speak today in a language that in a sense is new – one which I, who have spent so much of my life in the military profession, would have preferred never to use.That new language is the language of atomic warfare.” These were the words President...
Artifact of the Month: Geiger Counter
We are introducing a new segment to our blog: Artifact of the Month!January's artifact of the month features the decontamination showers Geiger counter. Imagine this: Canada has been hit by a nuclear attack.You are one of the 535 people designated to enter the...
Thankful for Freedom: A Cold War Thanksgiving
This weekend in Canada is Thanksgiving! In just 6 weeks our neighbours to south will be celebrating this holiday as well. Across North America millions of people will be consuming turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries and whatever else families eat for their...
