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  • Winterlude 2026: Snowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Stay warm and explore our 100,000-square-foot underground museum as you search for snowflakes and other signs of winter in our Snowflake Scavenger Hunt.  Families will be given a guide for a visual scavenger hunt, with three levels of difficulty to suit all abilities. This event is included in the cost of museum admission. Reserve tickets…

  • Winterlude 2026: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Image: Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Carp — Winter Carnival 1980 Delight in winter traditions with snow sculpting, tug of war, and a temporary exhibit on the Diefenbunker's historic Winter Carnival. During its time as a military base, the Diefenbunker held an annual Winter Carnival. Participate in these historic activities, with a modern twist — snow…

  • March Break at the Diefenbunker 2026

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    This March Break, descend into history and immerse yourself in stories from the past. Explore a four-storey underground bunker and former Cold War communications headquarters at the Diefenbunker. Adjusted Hours: Open all week. Open Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.

  • Easter at the Bunker 2026

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Spring has sprung! Join us underground at the Diefenbunker for some springtime family fun. Hop on over to the Diefenbunker — we’re egg-cited to see you! Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with designated entry time slots Note: The Diefenbunker Museum is open for general admission on Friday, April 3…

  • Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026 Descend into history, 75 feet underground, and discover unforgettable experiences. The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a…

  • Canada Day at the Diefenbunker 2026

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission for visitors on Canada Day. Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with designated entry time slots Stay tuned — more details coming soon. Land Acknowledgement: The Diefenbunker was built on the traditional unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the…

  • Cold War Speaker Series 2026

    Virtual Virtual

    We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.

  • Cold War Speaker Series 2026

    Virtual Virtual

    We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.

  • Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026

    Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore hidden Halloween surprises in our 100,000-square-foot underground bunker that will be decked out for the occasion. Enjoy the fun atmosphere, decorations, and perfect photo ops…

  • Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026

    Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore hidden Halloween surprises in our 100,000-square-foot underground bunker that will be decked out for the occasion. Enjoy the fun atmosphere, decorations, and perfect photo ops…

  • Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker 2026

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    The Diefenbunker was an active military base for 32 years throughout the Cold War. We invite you to learn why we remember as you explore Cold War stories at the Diefenbunker. The Diefenbunker Museum will be open on November 11. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.

  • Cold War Speaker Series 2026

    Virtual Virtual

    We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.

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