BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://diefenbunker.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260717T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260507T124112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170318Z UID:10000467-1784305800-1784316600@diefenbunker.ca SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n \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 — down the Blast Tunnel and 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 Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \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. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\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. URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events EN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dief-the-Chief_Jun-14-2024_18-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260507T124112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170318Z UID:10000468-1784737800-1784748600@diefenbunker.ca SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n \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 — down the Blast Tunnel and 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 Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \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. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\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. URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events EN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dief-the-Chief_Jun-14-2024_18-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260724T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260507T124112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T170318Z UID:10000469-1784910600-1784921400@diefenbunker.ca SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62 DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n \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 — down the Blast Tunnel and 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 Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \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. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\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. URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-24/ LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Events EN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dief-the-Chief_Jun-14-2024_18-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260813T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260605T162739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T163129Z UID:10000471-1786647600-1786653000@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-2026-1/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Events EN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Speakers-Series-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260917T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260127T190542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T163224Z UID:10000095-1789671600-1789677000@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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Speakers-Series-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261022T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260127T190732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T163213Z UID:10000096-1792695600-1792701000@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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Speakers-Series-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261030T090000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Halloween-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261031T090000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Halloween-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Remembrance-Day-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T131745 CREATED:20260127T190909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T163201Z UID:10000097-1795114800-1795120200@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-2026-4/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual CATEGORIES:Events EN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diefenbunker.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Diefenbunker_Speakers-Series-2026-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR