• 50% off admission on July 1, 2023

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    By reservation only, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission for visitors on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Price: Discounted admission at 50% off the regular ticketed price. Details: – Tickets must be reserved in advance. Due to capacity, no walk-up visitors will...

  • 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 ...

  • 2023 Cold War Speaker Series: Spies, Lies, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada

    Virtual Virtual

    We invite you to join us virtually this fall for the Diefenbunker’s Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free talks, hear from experts on a variety of relevant topics to bring you new perspectives on Cold War themes and events. Session 3 Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET...

  • 2023 Whisky Tasting Fundraiser

    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 signature annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser returns to the Diefenbunker this year. Descend into history and join us 75 feet underground for an evening of tasteful pairings: whisky sampling and a walk through history, with light fare and tasteful tunes to cleanse the palate. Savour unique flavours and a slice of the past, while contributing...

  • Winterlude: Celebrating Indigenous Cultures

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Join us at the Diefenbunker for Winterlude 2024! Winterlude has been held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February since 1979. This flagship winter festival celebrates Canada’s unique northern culture and climate.Rejoignez-nous au Diefenbunker pour le Bal de Neige de 2024! Le Bal de Neige a lieu chaque année en février à Ottawa-Gatineau depuis 1979. Cet ....

  • Winterlude: Follow the Rainbow

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Join us at the Diefenbunker for Winterlude 2024! Winterlude has been held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February since 1979. This flagship winter festival celebrates Canada’s unique northern culture and climate.Rejoignez-nous au Diefenbunker pour le Bal de Neige de 2024! Le Bal de Neige a lieu chaque année en février à Ottawa-Gatineau depuis 1979. Cet ....

  • Atomic Love

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Spring has sprung! You're invited to burrow underground and join our groundhog Bunker Buddy, Pudge, for some family fun at the Diefenbunker's annual spring event. See what treats the Easter Bunny has left behind for you as you explore our four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for signs of spring. Decorate an egg at our...

  • Winterlude: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Join us at the Diefenbunker for Winterlude 2024! Winterlude has been held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February since 1979. This flagship winter festival celebrates Canada’s unique northern culture and climate.Rejoignez-nous au Diefenbunker pour le Bal de Neige de 2024! Le Bal de Neige a lieu chaque année en février à Ottawa-Gatineau depuis 1979. Cet ....

  • Easter at the Bunker

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Spring has sprung! You're invited to burrow underground and join our groundhog Bunker Buddy, Pudge, for some family fun at the Diefenbunker's annual spring event. See what treats the Easter Bunny has left behind for you as you explore our four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for signs of spring. Decorate an egg at our...

  • Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker

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

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    By reservation only, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors to visitors for FREE for Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Book your tickets for a free Highlights Tour, which will cover key areas in the Diefenbunker like the Blast Tunnel, the War Cabinet Room, and the Prime...