Events
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Winterlude 2026: Indigenous Craft Workshop | Atelier d’artisanat autochtone
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaAppreciate 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…
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Winterlude 2026: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival | Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaImage: 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.…
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March Break at the Diefenbunker 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThis 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:…
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Easter at the Bunker 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSpring 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…
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Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDoors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker 2026 Descend into history, 75 feet underground, and discover unforgettable experiences. The 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…
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Canada Day at the Diefenbunker 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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…
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Cold War Speaker Series 2026
Virtual VirtualWe 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.
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Cold War Speaker Series 2026
Virtual VirtualWe 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.
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Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOur annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get 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 ops…
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Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOur annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Bring your little ones for a day of fun to get 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 ops…
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Veterans’ Week at the Diefenbunker 2026
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe 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. The Diefenbunker Museum will be open on November 11. Stay tuned — more details coming soon.
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Cold War Speaker Series 2026
Virtual VirtualWe 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.
