Events

Discover how the telephone transformed the way we connect — then switch gears and get creative with festive, winter-themed ornaments and crafts! Get creative with our winter-themed craft activities! Start…

Appreciate the diversity of Indigenous cultures through an interactive workshop where you’ll create a traditional Indigenous craft, facilitated by Makatew Workshops. The Diefenbunker values art as a means for expressing…

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.…

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:…

Spring has sprung! Join us underground at the Diefenbunker for some springtime family fun. You’re invited to explore our four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for signs of spring. Participate…

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…

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.