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    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62 – SOLD OUT

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62 – SOLD OUT

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • 2025 Cold War Speaker Series web banner - Diefenbunker Museum

    2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Cold War Workers

    Virtual Virtual

    We invite you to join us this fall for the Diefenbunker’s Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from experts on a variety of topics to bring you new perspectives on Cold War themes and events.  Event 1  Topic: Cold War Workers: Labour, Family, and Community in a Nuclear State   Speaker:…

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.
    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62 – SOLD OUT

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Graphic for National Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony with indigenous feather design.

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Diefenbunker

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

    Join us at the Diefenbunker for two special ceremonies to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Land Acknowledgement Unveiling Tuesday, September 30, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.…

  • Two young children in Halloween costumes walk down a tunnel decorated with cobwebs. Red text over top reads "Toddlers' Halloween Hunt".

    Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt

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

    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 them 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

  • A red poppy placed on a weathered war memorial wall.

    2025 Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker

    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…