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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer!\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer!\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer!\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT for 2025.\n>>Sign up to be notified when 2026 dates are announced.\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025-2/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT for 2025.\n>>Sign up to be notified when 2026 dates are announced.\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025-2/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Cold War Workers
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEvent 1 \nTopic: Cold War Workers: Labour\, Family\, and Community in a Nuclear State   \nSpeaker: Dr. Isabel Campbell  \n  \nDate: Thursday\, September 18\, 2025  \nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET   \nLocation: Virtual   \nCost: Free  \nEvent Details:  \n\nHosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. \nIncludes a presentation followed by a Q&A. \nSession will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \n\n>> REGISTER NOW \n\nOverview\nThis talk presents stories and themes from the book Cold War Workers\, edited by Dr. Isabel Campbell. Cold War Workers raises questions about the influence of settler-colonial masculine institutional values on those who laboured for the Cold War state and society. By comparing the experiences of different types of workers\, families\, and communities\, this volume reveals how race\, gender\, and privilege affected people in varied and sometimes unexpected ways.  \nAbout the speaker\n \nDr. Isabel Campbell  \nDr. Isabel Campbell is a senior historian at the Department of National Defence\, an adjunct research professor in the history department at Carleton University\, and a senior fellow at the Bill Graham Centre for International History at the University of Toronto. She has published on Canada and the Cold War\, alliance strategy\, gender and service families\, and the intersections between foreign policy and military history\, as well as on the Royal Canadian Air Force\, the Canadian Army\, and the Royal Canadian Navy\, and archival matters. \nReceive 25% off the book Cold War Workers from McGill-Queen’s University Press. \n  \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2025 Cold War Speaker Series!\nOctober 16\, 2025: Military Research in the Early Cold War \nNovember 20\, 2025: Canada\, Africa\, and the Cold War
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-cold-war-speaker-series-september/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT for 2025.\n>>Sign up to be notified when 2026 dates are announced.\nJoin 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. \nDates\n– Friday\, July 18 \n– Wednesday\, July 23 \n– Friday\, July 25 \n– Friday\, August 15 \n– Wednesday\, August 20 \n– Friday\, August 22 \n– Friday\, September 12 \n– Wednesday\, September 17 \n– Friday\, September 19 \nShowtimes\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nPrice: $55 \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker into the War Cabinet Room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how “Dief the Chief’s” rocky relationship with President John F. Kennedy played an extraordinary role in Canadian and American relations and how each influenced the other’s policies. \nJoin “Dief the Chief” as he navigates his way through the ultimate crisis that could see neighbours on both sides fight a nuclear war with Canada\, literally in the middle. The personal cost to him will be great as he deals with a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition. \nWritten and performed by Pierre Brault with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker. This play is an artistic interpretation of historical events. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS \n\nBONUS: On the same day as your chosen showtime\, receive FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \nGetting there: Take our free shuttle for the afternoon performance \nAccessibility \nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker. \nQuestions? Please email reservations@diefenbunker.ca. \n   \n\nRefunds can be requested for approval in writing to reservations@diefenbunker.ca.  \n\nCancellations are accepted without penalty if they are communicated at least two weeks in advance of the performance ticket date. Within two weeks\, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Within 48 hours of performance ticket date\, no refunds or exchanges will be granted. \nNo refunds or exchanges will be granted for no-shows or late arrivals. \nEmergency cancellations are subject to the approval of our Operations Manager. 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2025-2/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Diefenbunker
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Diefenbunker for two special ceremonies to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.\nLand Acknowledgement Unveiling \nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nDoors open at 8:45 a.m. \nThis ceremony will feature the dedication of a permanent land acknowledgement installation outside the Diefenbunker Museum. This project is made possible thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). \nSpecial guests include Acting-Chief of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan\, Merv Sarazin\, and a representative on behalf of FedDev Ontario. \nTruth and Reconciliation Ceremony \nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nDoors open at 9:45 a.m. \nThis public ceremony\, hosted by Makatew Workshops\, will include the lighting of a sacred fire\, cultural presentations\, and traditional teachings from Knowledge Keepers and Elders\, alongside reflections from community leaders. \nSpecial guests include Residential Schools survivor Shirly Caibaiosai\, Ward 5 Councillor Clarke Kelly\, MPP Karen McCrimmon\, and MP Jenna Sudds. \n\nBoth ceremonies are free to attend and open to all. \nEvents will take place outside the Diefenbunker Museum\, at 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa. Find detailed directions on our website. There is limited free and accessible parking available on site. Bottled water will be available by donation in support of the Legacy of Hope Foundation. Outdoor toilets will be available. Please note that the museum will be closed. \n\n 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20250825T141042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T125403Z
UID:10000082-1760641200-1760646600@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Military Research in the Early Cold War
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEvent 2 \nTopic: Duty or Opportunity? Canadian Scientists and Military Research in the Early Cold War  \nSpeaker: Dr. Matthew Wiseman   \n  \nDate: Thursday\, October 16\, 2025  \nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCost: Free  \nEvent Details: \n\nHosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. \nIncludes a presentation followed by a Q&A. \nSession will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \n\n>> REGISTER NOW \n\nOverview\nIn this talk\, historian Matthew S. Wiseman will discuss his recent book\, Frontier Science\, highlighting newly declassified records about the size and scope of military research and development in Canada during the early Cold War to investigate the militarization of the country’s professional scientific community.   \nAbout the speaker\n \nDr. Matthew Wiseman   \nMatthew S. Wiseman is an assistant professor (teaching stream) in the Department of History at the University of Waterloo. His research and teaching concentrate on the history of twentieth-century Canada\, with special emphasis on the development of science and medical research ethics. He is the author of Frontier Science: Northern Canada\, Military Research\, and the Cold War\, 1945–1970 (UTP\, 2024) and co-editor of Silent Partners: The Origins and Influence of Canada’s Military-Industrial Complex (UBC Press\, 2023). With an eye to understanding the social and political dynamics of science\, Wiseman’s publications examine the complex dimensions of military- and state-sponsored research conducted at government\, private\, and academic institutions. He also studies gender equity in the professional scientific community and is currently writing two books\, one on the history of military medicine in Canada and a second on the history of women scientists at the National Research Council.  \n  \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2025 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 18\, 2025: Cold War Workers \nNovember 20\, 2025: Canada\, Africa\, and the Cold War
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-cold-war-speaker-series-october/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T001348Z
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SUMMARY:Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit.   \nCome 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.  \nEnjoy the fun atmosphere\, decorations\, and perfect photo ops as you search throughout the museum to find treats (nut-free!)\, small prizes\, crafts\, and other themed activities.  \nYou won’t want to miss out on this fa-boo-lous event!   \n\nDates: Thursday\, October 30 and Friday\, October 31\, 2025  \nTimes: Entry time slots are every 30 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The event ends at 12:30 p.m.   \nCost: $13 per person; Children 5 years old and under are free.  \nParking is always free!  \nReserve your tickets in advance\, as there are limited spots available. \n>> BUY TICKETS\n\n                    \n\n*Please note that the multiple levels\, stairs\, and narrow hallways in the Diefenbunker make the museum difficult to navigate with a stroller\, and there is no elevator available for public use. While there is an accessible stair lift\, we recommend bringing a baby carrier instead of a stroller\, if this is a feasible option for you. Learn more about accessibility.  \n*The museum will be closed for general admission during this event and will re-open at 12:30 p.m.  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-toddlers-halloween-hunt/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20250918T133747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T191712Z
UID:10000086-1762300800-1762732799@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Veterans' Week at the Diefenbunker
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nNovember 5–9 (Veterans’ Week): Free general admission for Veterans\, Military personnel\, and Indigenous peoples\, and for their accompanying family members\, in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. \nDuring your visit\, we encourage you to visit our family-friendly activity station in the Cafeteria and take a moment to share what peace means to you. \nWe also invite you to listen to oral histories of former CFS Carp personnel who served at this facility. \n  \nNovember 10 & 11 (Remembrance Day): The museum will be closed. \n  \n>> PLAN YOUR VISIT\n  \n\nLe Diefenbunker a été une base militaire active pendant 32 ans tout au long de la Guerre froide. Nous vous invitons à découvrir pourquoi nous nous souvenons en explorant les histoires de la Guerre froide au Diefenbunker. \n  \n5–9 novembre (Semaine des vétérans) : L’entrée générale gratuite aux anciens combattants et combattantes\, au personnel militaire actif et aux peuples autochtones\, ainsi qu’aux membres de leur famille qui les accompagnent\, en l’honneur de la Journée des vétérans autochtones et le Jour du Souvenir. \nLors de votre visite\, nous vous encourageons à visiter aussi notre station d’activités familiale dans la Caféteria et à prendre un moment pour partager ce que la paix signifie pour vous. \nNous vous invitons à écouter aux histoires orales d’anciens membres du personnel de SFC Carp qui ont servi à cette base. \n  \nNovember 10 et 11 (Jour du Souvenir): Le musée sera fermé. \n  \n>> PLANIFIEZ VOTRE VISITE
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-veterans-week-at-the-diefenbunker/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20250825T141340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T125218Z
UID:10000083-1763665200-1763670600@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada\, Africa\, and the Cold War
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nEvent 3 \nTopic: Canada\, Africa\, and the Cold War   \nSpeaker: Dr. Kevin Spooner  \n  \nDate: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025  \nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET  \nLocation: Virtual  \nCost: Free  \nEvent Details:  \n\nHosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. \nIncludes a presentation followed by a Q&A. \nSession will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \n\n>> REGISTER NOW \n\nOverview\nAfrica was a site of significant Cold War tensions\, where political ideologies and the challenges associated with decolonization often collided. This talk examines Canada’s role\, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa\, exploring the connections between race and the battle for allegiances between East and West. Canada’s peacekeeping legacy will be addressed.  \nAbout the speaker\n \nDr. Kevin Spooner  \nKevin Spooner is Professor of North American Studies and History at Wilfrid Laurier University\, where he is also the Director of the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. Kevin received his MA and PhD in Canadian History from Carleton University\, after also studying at Trent and Queen’s Universities. Contributing to the development of North American Studies at Laurier\, Kevin served as program coordinator from 2009 to 2014 and currently teaches core courses for North American Studies and upper-year courses in aspects of the history of Canadian foreign policy for the History department. His research expertise is in the history of Canadian foreign policy\, particularly Canada’s contribution to international peacekeeping and Canadian relations with Africa. Canada’s place in the world\, from the 1940s to the 1960s\, remains an important focus of his writing; his current manuscript project explores the impact of decolonization on Canadian relations with Africa\, during the governments of John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson.  \n  \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2025 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 18\, 2025: Cold War Workers \nOctober 16\, 2025: Military Research in the Early Cold War
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-cold-war-speaker-series-november/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20250303T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T174635Z
UID:10000061-1763836200-1763847000@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Our signature annual fundraiser returns to the Diefenbunker again this year on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025. \nSavour unique flavours and a slice of the past\, while contributing to the preservation of Canada’s Cold War story.  \nEnjoy creative whisky selections paired with delectable dishes\, while completing a top-secret mission inside Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact\, 75 feet underground. Receive secret codes upon arrival to help you navigate through the bunker and to unlock access to a silent auction\, a photo booth\, themed cocktails\, tasty bites\, and more. \nCanadian distilled products\, selected by Ottawa’s own SFR Distillery\, will be presented by a sommelier\, alongside thoughtfully curated plates provided by The Swan at Carp and dessert courses provided by Stella Luna Gelato Café. \n\nTickets\nIndividual: $155.00  \n\n\n\nFour whisky and food pairings\nA selection of appetizers\nAccess to full cash bar\nTax receipt for a portion of the ticket price\n\n\n\nDesignated Driver: $95.00  \n\n\n\nFour food plates\nTwo non-alcoholic beverages\nA selection of appetizers\nAccess to non-alcoholic beverages at the cash bar\nTax receipt for a portion of the ticket price\n\n\n\nFull Table: $1\,120.00\nA limited number of full tables are available \n\n\n\nSeating for 8 \nFour whisky and food pairings per person \nA selection of appetizers \nAccess to full cash bar \nTax receipt for a portion of the ticket price\n\n\n\nTickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales close on Friday\, November 21 at 12:00 noon ET. \n>> BUY TICKETS\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nEvent details \n\n6:30 p.m. Doors open. Guests pass spy-themed challenges to reach the historic Cafeteria space. \n7:00 p.m. Formal event begins\, with sommelier-led whisky and food pairings being served. \n9:00 p.m. Serving ends. Silent auction remains open. \n9:30 p.m. Event ends. \n\nWhisky selections \nWhisky is provided by Ottawa’s own SFR Distillery. Guests will be served 0.5 oz of each whisky. Tasting order and selections are subject to change. \n\nOgham Craft Spirits’ Poitín\nOgham Craft Spirits’ Signature Canadian Whisky\nSFR Distillery’s Ogham Original Moonshine\nSFR Distillery’s 3-year old Whisky\n\nSilent auction \nWe are pleased to feature incredible prizes from local businesses in the event’s silent auction. \n\nAlgonquin Commons Theatre\nAnna Stubbe Chocolates & Confectioneries\nArchery Games\nAurelius Fine Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars\nBB Cafe Ottawa\nCamp Fortune\nCrazy Bear\nDunrobin Distilleries\nEquator Coffee\nFarmgate Cider\nGermotte Photo & Framing Studio\nHappy Goat Coffee Co.\nHouse of TARG\nLady Dive Inc.\nLost Baggage Musical Theatre\nLumberJaxe\nMayfair Theatre\nNational Arts Centre\nOCR Academy\nOttawa 67’s\nOttawa REDBLACKS\nOttawa Senators\nOttawa Valley Grain Products\nRidge Rock Brewing Company\nSpirits Canada\nThe Merry Dairy\nThe Mud Oven\nWine Growers Canada\nYuk Yuk’s\n\nAdditional prizes provided by the Diefenbunker include a merchandise gift basket\, a behind-the-scenes tour\, and Cold War artwork. \nWhat cause am I supporting?\nA portion of your ticket for this fundraising event is a donation to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Ticket purchasers will be issued a tax receipt after the event for this donation. \nAs a one-of-a-kind museum\, national historic site\, and independent charitable organization\, the Diefenbunker is a remarkable immersive history destination\, telling stories of national and international importance. The four-storey underground facility operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War\, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. It is now Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact\, offering an important platform to spark meaningful conversations in response to our changing world. \nWith your help\, we can preserve this important window into the past — Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact — and can continue to share lessons for present and future generations to strive to build a more peaceful future. Your support through our signature fundraising event will contribute to our preservation and conservation efforts\, along with our ability to offer high-quality exhibitions and educational programs to visitors year-round. \n\nThank you to our event supporters\nWHISKY SPONSOR & SOMMELIER \n \n  \nFOOD CURATION \n \n  \nMEAL SPONSOR — FIRST COURSE \n \n  \nDESSERT SPONSOR \n \n  \nEVENT SPONSOR \n \n  \nPHOTO BOOTH \n \n  \nEQUIPMENT SUPPLIER
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-whisky-tasting-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260108T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T211221Z
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SUMMARY:Winterlude 2026: Snowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nFamilies will be given a guide for a visual scavenger hunt\, with three levels of difficulty to suit all abilities.  \nThis event is included in the cost of museum admission.  \nReserve tickets \n\nRéchauffez-vous et explorez un musée souterrain de 9290 m2 à la recherche des flocons de neige et d’autres symboles de l’hiver dans notre Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige.    \nLes familles seront fournies d’un guide pour un chasse au trésor visuel avec trois niveaux de difficulté pour convenir à toute capacité.  \nCet événement est compris avec l’entrée générale au musée.  \nReservez des billets \n\nOther Winterlude events at the Diefenbunker | Autres événements de Winterlude au Diefenbunker  \nCrafts and Technology | Artisanat et technologie\nIndigenous Craft Workshop | Atelier d’artisanat autochtone\nDiefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2026-snowflake-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260108T193935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T164618Z
UID:10000087-1769853600-1769958000@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Winterlude 2026: Crafts and Technology | Artisanat et technologie
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the telephone transformed the way we connect — then switch gears and get creative with festive\, winter-themed ornaments and crafts!  \nGet creative with our winter-themed craft activities! Start by designing your own sparkling snowflake decorations\, then dive into making a beautiful\, beaded pipe-cleaner snowflake ornament. Plus\, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s groundbreaking first telephone call\, check out our interactive artifact table in the Cafeteria\, featuring a hands-on look at communication technologies used throughout the Diefenbunker’s operational years. \nAll activities are included in the cost of museum admission. \nReserve tickets \n\nDécouvrez comment le téléphone a transformé notre façon de communiquer. Ensuite\, faites preuve de créativité avec des décorations et des bricolages d’hiver ! \nFaites preuve de créativité avec nos activités manuelles sur le thème de l’hiver ! Commencez par concevoir vos propres décorations de flocons de neige scintillants\, puis réaliser la magnifique décoration en cure-pipes et perles. De plus\, en commémoration du 150e anniversaire du premier appel téléphonique historique d’Alexander Graham Bell\, visitez notre table des artéfacts dans le Caféteria qui offre une présentation interactive des technologies de communication utilisées pendant les années d’activité du Diefenbunker. \nToutes les activités sont incluses dans le prix d’entrée du musée. \nReservez des billets  \n\nOther Winterlude events at the Diefenbunker | Autres événements de Winterlude au Diefenbunker \nIndigenous Craft Workshop | Atelier d’artisanat autochtone\nDiefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2026-crafts-and-technology/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260108T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175255Z
UID:10000088-1770462000-1770474600@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Winterlude 2026: Indigenous Craft Workshop |  Atelier d’artisanat autochtone
DESCRIPTION:Appreciate the diversity of Indigenous cultures through an interactive workshop where you’ll create a traditional Indigenous craft\, facilitated by Makatew Workshops. \nThe Diefenbunker values art as a means for expressing important personal connections with our history and its impacts that are still present today. Participate in a hands-on\, educational workshop where you’ll assemble a traditional Indigenous craft — a medicine bag — while learning about its history and significance. As you craft\, topics like truth and reconciliation and cultural appropriation vs. appreciation will be introduced\, in an open environment to ask questions. \nThis event is in collaboration with Makatew Workshops. Advance registration is required\, as spots are limited. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \nWorkshop 1: 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. \nWorkshop 2: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. \nCost:\nAdult (18+): $19.50\nSenior (60+): $17.50\nStudent (18+): $15.00\nYouth (6–17): $13.00\nFamily Rate (2 Adults\, 5 Youth): $55.50\nChild 5 and under: Free\nFirst Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis: Free (contact reservations@diefenbunker.ca to book) \nYour event ticket also includes general admission for same-day access to the Diefenbunker museum. \nThe Diefenbunker offers free admission to First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis individuals. \nReserve tickets \n\nAppréciez la diversité des cultures autochtones à travers un atelier interactif où vous créerez un artisanat autochtone traditionnel\, animé par Makatew Workshops. \nLe Diefenbunker valorise l’art en tant que moyen d’exprimer des liens personnels avec notre histoire et les impacts qui sont encore présents. Participez à un atelier éducatif où vous créerez un artisanat autochtone traditionnel — un petit sac de médecine — en apprenant à propos de la vérité et de la réconciliation et les cultures autochtones. C’est un environnement ouvert et accueillant pour discuter et poser des questions. \nCet événement est en collaboration avec Makatew Workshops. Une inscription est requise\, car les places sont limitées. Tout enfant doit être accompagné par un adulte. \nAtelier 1 : 11 h 00 à 12 h 30  \nAtelier 2 : 1 h 00 à 14 h 30 \nAdulte (18+) : 19\,50 $Aîné (60+) : 17\,50 $Étudiant (18+) : 15\,00 $Jeune (6 à 17) : 13\,00 $Forfait famille (max. 2 adultes\, 5 jeunes) : 55\,50 $Enfant de 5 ans et moins : gratuitPremières Nations\, Inuits et Métis : gratuit (réservation par courriel à reservations@diefenbunker.ca) \nCet événement est compris avec l’entrée générale au musée. \nLe Diefenbunker offre l’entrée gratuite pour les Premières Nations\, les Inuit et les Métis. \nReservez des billets \n\nOther Winterlude events at the Diefenbunker | Autres événements de Winterlude au Diefenbunker \nCrafts and Technology | Artisanat et technologie\nDiefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2026-indigenous-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260108T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T164700Z
UID:10000089-1771063200-1771081200@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Winterlude 2026: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker
DESCRIPTION:Image: Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Carp — Winter Carnival 1980 \nDelight in winter traditions with snow sculpting\, tug of war\, and a temporary exhibit on the Diefenbunker’s historic Winter Carnival. \nDuring its time as a military base\, the Diefenbunker held an annual Winter Carnival. Participate in these historic activities\, with a modern twist — snow sculpting\, snow painting\, or traversing the snowy trails of the scenic bunker hillside. Warm up indoors with free hot chocolate or by exploring a temporary exhibit highlighting the traditions of the Winter Carnival through stories\, videos\, and artifacts. \nOutdoor activities are free. The temporary exhibit is included in the cost of museum admission. \nReserve tickets \n\nParticipez à des traditions hivernales comme sculpture sur neige et tir à la corde en apprenant à propos du carnaval d’hiver historique du Diefenbunker. \nÀ l’époque où il servait de base militaire\, le Diefenbunker organisait un carnaval d’hiver annuel. Participez à ces activités historiques dans la neige : la sculpture ou une promenade sur les sentiers de la colline pittoresque du bunker. Réchauffez-vous à l’intérieur avec un chocolat chaud gratuit ou en explorant une exposition temporaire qui présente les histoires et les artéfacts du carnaval d’hiver. \nLes activités extérieures sont gratuites. L’exposition temporaire est comprise avec l’entrée générale au musée. \nReservez des billets \n\nOther Winterlude events at the Diefenbunker | Autres événements de Winterlude au Diefenbunker  \nCrafts and Technology | Artisanat et technologie\nIndigenous Craft Workshop | Atelier d’artisanat autochtone\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2026-diefenbunker-winter-carnival/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T182450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154235Z
UID:10000091-1773446400-1774223999@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:March Break at the Diefenbunker 2026
DESCRIPTION:This March Break\, we welcome you to descend into history and immerse yourself in stories from the past. Explore our four-storey bunker and participate in our lineup of family-friendly activities: \n\nExplore historic spaces at your own pace with a free ten-language audio guide or book a guided tour.\nExperience key moments in Canada’s history through interactive exhibitions.\nPut your problem-solving skills to the test and race against the clock in an escape room.\nTry out our operational teletype and see Cold War communications come alive.\n\nWe’re open every day of the week between Wednesday\, March 11 and Sunday\, March 22 \nAll ages are welcome. Most activities are included with general admission (book guided tours and escape rooms separately). Free on-site parking. \n>> BOOK YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/march-break-at-the-diefenbunker/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T183535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171700Z
UID:10000092-1775296800-1775314800@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Easter at the Bunker 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung! Join us underground at the Diefenbunker for some springtime family fun.\nYou’re invited to explore our four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for signs of spring. Participate in our scavenger hunt for colourful Easter eggs and flowers\, get creative with a butterfly or bunny craft\, decorate an egg to take home\, and enjoy fun games and other activities. \nOur groundhog Bunker Buddy\, Pudge\, has brought a furry friend! Keep an eye out for a special visitor looking to collect the eggs they left behind. \nHop on over to the Diefenbunker — we’re egg-cited to see you! \nDate: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\, with designated entry time slots \n\nEntry time slots are every 15 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.\nThe last entry time is 2:00 p.m. and the museum closes at 3:00 p.m.\nPlease arrive during your scheduled entry time. If you miss your entry time\, you may need to wait outside the museum due to capacity limits.\n\nAdmission: $13.65 per person; Infants 2 and under are free.* \n\nTickets must be purchased in advance\, as there are designated entry time slots and limited spots available.\nParking is always free!\n\n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \nDetails: \n\nUpon arrival\, you will receive information on the activities.\nAll items on the scavenger hunt are visual and do not involve picking up or holding any objects. There are no physical eggs or chocolates in the scavenger hunt.\nPlease note that the multiple levels\, stairs\, and narrow hallways in the Diefenbunker can make the museum difficult to navigate with a stroller. We recommend bringing a baby carrier instead\, if this is a feasible option for you. Learn more about accessibility.\n\nBOOK YOUR TICKETS\n\n*The museum will not be open for general admission on Saturday\, April 4; only to those with tickets for Easter at the Bunker. \n*On Good Friday\, April 3\, we will be open for general admission and guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We highly recommend you book your Easter weekend tickets in advance.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/easter-2026/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T184257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182054Z
UID:10000093-1780740000-1780758000@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026\nDescend into history\, 75 feet underground\, and discover unforgettable experiences. \nThe 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 nuclear attack. \nToday\, it is a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site\, preserving important Canadian Cold War stories and artifacts and welcoming visitors from all around the world. The Diefenbunker is a remarkable immersive history destination\, offering a window into the past through award-winning exhibitions\, tours\, programs\, events\, and escape rooms. \nAdmission will be free on Saturday\, June 6 for Doors Open Ottawa. Tickets must be reserved in advance to secure your spot. \n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/doors-open-ottawa-at-the-diefenbunker-2026/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T185422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T185552Z
UID:10000094-1782900000-1782921600@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Day at the Diefenbunker 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission for visitors on Canada Day. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with designated entry time slots \n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon. \n\nLand Acknowledgement:\nThe Diefenbunker was built on the traditional unceded\, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People\, whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial. \nThe Diefenbunker Museum acknowledges the ongoing legacy of harm to Indigenous people in Canada and the adverse impacts of the Cold War on Indigenous communities. The museum is committed to contributing to the Calls to Action set out in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\, specifically numbers 67 to 70 related to museums and archives. We endeavour to increase the representation of important Indigenous histories\, perspectives\, and languages in our Cold War content\, and to ensure respectful interpretation in our spaces. We are continually working to develop close and collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities\, whether locally\, provincially\, or nationally. \nWe hope you join us in learning from our past as we build our collective future.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/canada-day-at-the-diefenbunker-2026/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190542Z
UID:10000095-1789671600-1789675200@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Cold War Speaker Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.\n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/cold-war-speaker-series-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190732Z
UID:10000096-1792695600-1792699200@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Cold War Speaker Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.\n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/cold-war-speaker-series-2026-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T191930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190201Z
UID:10000098-1793350800-1793350800@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit.\nCome 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. \nEnjoy the fun atmosphere\, decorations\, and perfect photo ops as you search throughout the museum to find treats (nut-free!)\, small prizes\, crafts\, and other themed activities. \nYou won’t want to miss out on this fa-boo-lous event! \nDates: Friday\, October 30 and Saturday\, October 31 \nTimes: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/toddlers-halloween-hunt-2026/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T090000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T191930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190201Z
UID:10000099-1793437200-1793437200@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get into the Halloween spirit.\nCome 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. \nEnjoy the fun atmosphere\, decorations\, and perfect photo ops as you search throughout the museum to find treats (nut-free!)\, small prizes\, crafts\, and other themed activities. \nYou won’t want to miss out on this fa-boo-lous event! \nDates: Friday\, October 30 and Saturday\, October 31 \nTimes: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/toddlers-halloween-hunt-2026/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T185719Z
UID:10000465-1793836800-1794441599@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe Diefenbunker Museum will be open on November 11. \n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/veterans-week-at-the-diefenbunker-2026/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T065345
CREATED:20260127T190909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190909Z
UID:10000097-1795114800-1795118400@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Cold War Speaker Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.\n\nStay tuned — more details coming soon.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/cold-war-speaker-series-2026-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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