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SUMMARY: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.  \n Friday\, January 31 – Sunday\, February 16\, 2024 During the museum’s operational hours  \nPlan your visit\n  \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.  \nLe vendredi 31 janvier au dimanche 16 février\, 2024 Pendant les heures d’ouverture du musée  \nPlanifiez votre visite\n 
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2025-winterlude-snowflake-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Our signature annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser returns to the Diefenbunker again this year on Saturday\, November 16\, 2024. Descend into history and join us 75 feet underground for an evening of tasteful pairings: themed whisky samples and light fare to cleanse the palate. \nSavour unique flavours and a slice of the past\, while contributing to our preservation of Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact and an important platform to share lessons from a critical period of recent world history. \nCreative whisky selections\, inspired by the decades of the Cold War\, are thoughtfully prepared by the local Savvy Company and will be introduced by their sommelier. Delectable paired dishes are provided by The Swan at Carp. Experience the immersive historic spaces of the Diefenbunker while perusing a silent auction featuring items from local businesses and while taking pictures in a retro photo booth. \nTickets\nIndividual: $150.00\n> Four whisky and food pairings\n> Access to full cash bar\n> $90 tax receipt \nDesignated driver: $90.00\n> Four food plates\n> Two drink tickets for non-alcoholic beverages\n> Access to non-alcoholic beverages at the cash bar\n> $45 tax receipt \nFull table: $1\,080.00\n> Seating for 8\n> Four whisky and food pairings per person\n> Access to full cash bar\n> $630 tax receipt\n*A limited number of full tables are available. \nEvent Details\n6:30 p.m. Doors open and guests can explore the museum.\n6:45 p.m. Seating begins in the historic Cafeteria space\, and the cash bar opens.\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. \nTickets must be purchased in advance. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\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 — $90 for individual tickets\, $45 for designated driver tickets\, and $630 for full table tickets. \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 and 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 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nWhisky selections\nWhisky selections are inspired by the decades of the Cold War. Guests will be served 0.5 oz of each whisky. Tasting order and selections are subject to change. \n> Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky\, Scotland\, best-selling whisky of the 1960s (bold\, smokey)\n> Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt\, Scotland\, had its heyday in 1970 (dried fruit\, ripe red apple)\n> Jefferson’s Bourbon\, United States\, founded in 1997 (medium-bodied\, sweet)\n> Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky\, Scotland\, first blended in 2003 (vanilla\, marmalade\, crème brulée aromas) \nFood pairings include dishes with pulled pork\, grilled salmon\, roasted potatoes\, a chocolate dessert\, and other tasty bites. \nSilent auction\nAlongside unique prizes from the Diefenbunker including a museum membership and private tour of the Machine Room\, we are pleased to feature incredible offers from local businesses in the event’s silent auction. Thank you to: \n> Brookstreet Hotel\n> Ottawa REDBLACKS\n> Escape Manor\n> The Merry Dairy\n> Maverick’s Donut Company\n> House of TARG\n> Black Squirrel Books & Espresso\n> Equator Coffee Roasters\n> Mayfair Theatre\n> Lost Baggage Musical Theatre\n> Algonquin Commons Theatre\n> Carleton Musical Theatre Society \nTake home a piece of history\nAs a featured item in the event’s silent auction\, we are offering you an exclusive opportunity to have your very own piece of Cold War history: a vintage Eames-style chair. \nSeen throughout the Diefenbunker\, these iconic chairs were originally designed by Americans Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s as a staple piece of furniture that was practical yet fashionable\, sturdy yet light\, and that could be mass-produced. Since the original fibreglass design\, the Eames brothers have produced several different models and styles of chairs that can still be found in homes and offices around the world. \nWhile the chairs in the silent auction are not artifacts of the bunker\, they do represent an aspect of North American culture during Cold War era and give us a glimpse into what life was like at the time. By taking home one of these stylish pieces from the Diefenbunker’s storage\, you are supporting our ability to continue stewarding the expansion of our collections and our preservation efforts. \n  \n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS\nRADIUM LEVEL SPONSORS\n \n \n  \nSOMMELIER AND WHISKY SELECTIONS\n \n  \nFOOD CURATION\n \nNEPTUNIUM LEVEL SPONSORS\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nInterested in sponsoring this event? See the opportunities here.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-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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SUMMARY:2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada and NATO during 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\nDate: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. ET\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nTopic: Canada and NATO during the Cold War\nSpeaker: Dr. Susan Colbourn \nDetails:\n– Hosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \nThis event is made possible through the support of CSS Building Inc. \n>> REGISTER NOW\n\nOverview\nCanada and NATO: Past\, Present\, and Future\nThis talk will consider Canada’s role in the creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization\, the evolution of Ottawa’s relationship with the alliance throughout the Cold War\, and NATO’s role in Canadian foreign policy today. \nThis event is in recognition of the 75th anniversary of NATO\, established on April 4\, 1949. \nAbout the speaker\nDr. Susan Colbourn is Associate Director of the Program in American Grand Strategy and Associate Research Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. A historian of international relations since 1945\, she has written widely about transatlantic relations\, nuclear weapons\, and the past and present of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). She is the author of Euromissiles: The Nuclear Weapons That Nearly Destroyed NATO (Cornell University Press\, 2022). \n  \n  \n  \n\nHeadline Sponsor\n \n  \nMedia Sponsor\n \n  \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2024 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 12\, 2024: Women in Canada’s Cold War Military \nOctober 17\, 2024: Canada and the US in the early Cold War \nInterested in sponsoring the Speaker Series? Your support enables us to continue offering these events for free.\nSee the opportunities here.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-cold-war-speaker-series-november/
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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 them 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\, music\, decorations\, and perfect photo ops as you search throughout the bunker to find treats\, crafts\, and other themed activities. Take home a photo printout as a memento\, courtesy of Flash Photobooth Ottawa. \nYou won’t want to miss out on this fa-boo-lous event!  \nDate: Wednesday\, October 23 to Friday\, October 25\, 2024\nTime: Reserve your tickets in advance\, as there are designated time slots and limited spots available. 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: $12 per person; Children 5 years old and under are free. Parking is always free! \n>> Reserve your tickets\nInterested in sponsoring this event? See the opportunities here. \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\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS\nNEPTUNIUM\n \nThanks to Flash Photobooth Ottawa for their photobooth services and to Zak’s Diner for stocking the treat bags.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-toddlers-halloween-hunt/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada and the US 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\nDate: Thursday\, October 17\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. ET\nLocation: Virtual\nCost: Free \nTopic: Canada and the US in the early Cold War\nSpeaker: Dr. Asa McKercher \nDetails:\n– Hosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \n>> REGISTER NOW\n\nOverview\nGetting into Bed with the Elephant: Canada-US Relations in the Early Cold War\nThis talk will give an overview of Canada’s political relationship with United States during the early era of the Cold War (1945-1965)\, of how both governments worked together during the crises of the era\, and how the legacy of the period can be felt today we see another election year in the United States. \nAbout the speaker\nAsa McKercher (PhD\, Cambridge) is Stanley K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-US Relations and Associate Professor at the Mulroney Institute of Government\, St. Francis Xavier University. His books include Building a Special Relationship: Canada-US Relations in the Eisenhower Era\, 1953-1961 (UBC Press\, 2024) and Camelot and Canada: Canadian-American Relations in the Kennedy Era (Oxford\, 2016)\, as well as the edited collections North of America: Canadians and the American Century\, 1945-61 (UBC Press\, 2023) and Mike’s World: Lester B. Pearson and Canadian External Affairs (UBC Press\, 2017). He is Editor-in-Chief of International Journal\, Canada’s journal of global policy analysis. A specialist in Canada-US relations\, Canadian foreign policy\, US foreign policy\, and North American political and cultural history\, he has previously taught at Queen’s University\, McMaster University\, and the Royal Military College of Canada. \n\nNeptunium Sponsor\n \n  \n  \nMedia Sponsor\nOttawa Citizen \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2024 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 12\, 2024: Women in Canada’s Cold War Military \nNovember 14\, 2024: Canada and NATO during the Cold War \nInterested in sponsoring the Speaker Series? Headline sponsor opportunities are available. Your support enables us to continue offering these events for free. See the opportunities here.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-cold-war-speaker-series-october/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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SUMMARY:2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Women in Canada’s Cold War Military
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\nDate: Thursday\, September 12\, 2024\nTime: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET\nLocation: Live at the Diefenbunker\nCost: Free \nTopic: Women in Canada’s Cold War Military\nModerator: Karen McCrimmon\, MPP Kanata—Carleton\nPanelists:\n>> Deanna (Dee) M. Brasseur\, Major (retired) CM CD2\n>> Senator Rebecca Patterson\, Rear-Admiral (retired) OMM MSM CD \nDetails:\n– Hosted in person at the Diefenbunker. Registration is required.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A.\n– Light fare and refreshments will be provided.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes and made available after the event. \n>> REGISTER NOW\n\nOverview\nThe integration of women into Canada’s military forces was slow and marked by significant challenges during the Cold War\, with the effects still visible today. In 2023\, women made up only 16.5% of Canada’s military. \nThis panel discussion will feature servicewomen who entered the Canadian Forces during and following the Cold War\, a tumultuous time within Canada’s military structure. Their insights and stories will explore the struggles and triumphs of women in Canada’s military\, and what the future will hold with the hopes of increasing representation of women in the Canadian Armed Forces. \nAbout the speakers\nKaren McCrimmon (Moderator)\nKaren A. McCrimmon is the member of provincial parliament (MPP) for Kanata—Carleton. She previously served as the Member of Parliament for Kanata—Carleton from 2015 to 2021. After a 31-year military career\, Karen retired as a lieutenant colonel. She was the first female navigator and the first woman to command a Canadian Forces air force squadron. \nKaren was born in Weston\, Ontario and grew up in Timmins\, and Windsor\, Ontario. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor in Russian and linguistics\, and originally wanted to work in Canada’s diplomatic corps. Karen joined the Regular Force in 1980 and became an air navigator\, the first female to gain such a qualification. In 1995\, she was made a member of the Order of Military Merit. She did a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2004 where she was responsible for NATO Airlift Co-ordination. She retired from the Forces in 2006. \nAs a Member of Parliament\, Karen served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs\, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety\, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation. She was also Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence. \nDeanna (Dee) M. Brasseur (Panelist)\nDee Brasseur enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1972 as an Administrative Clerk. Commissioned in 1973 under the Officer Candidate Training Program as an Air Weapons controller. When the Canadian Forces announced a trial program in 1979 to employ women in the pilot career field\, Dee volunteered and successfully graduated as one of the first three women to earn their wings in 1981. \nShe was the first woman jet pilot instructor assigned to 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (2CFFTS)\, Moose Jaw\, Saskatchewan (1981-85) and the first woman pilot to be awarded a Flight Commander position as the T-33 Flight Commander with Base Flight Cold Lake\, Alberta (1986-88). \nIn 1988 Brasseur was one of the first two women pilots selected to train as jet fighter pilots. She progressed through 419 Squadron Basic Fighter Training on the CF-5 Freedom Fighter\, and 410 Squadron Operational Training Unit to fly the CF-18 Hornet. She served as a line pilot and Squadron Plans Officer with 416 Tactical Fighter Squadron\, Cold Lake\, Alberta (1989-90). Major Brasseur was then assigned as the first woman Military Aircraft Accident Investigator\, and became the Senior Staff Officer at the Department of National Defence Headquarters responsible for supervising all Canadian Forces Jet Trainers and Fighter Aircraft. \nRecognized on several occasions\, Dee was honoured to plant a Canadian Maple Tree in the 99’s International Forest of Friendship in 1998; inducted into Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame in 2007; recognized by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation as a Canadian Pioneer in Aviation and officially recognized by the government for her contributions in Canadian aviation\, she was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada in February 1999. \nRebecca Patterson (Panelist)\nRear-Admiral (Retired) The Honourable Rebecca Patterson\, OMM MSM CD\, is a 34-year Canadian Armed Forces veteran. \nAs a provider and executive health leader\, she worked in military healthcare delivery\, education\, training\, and operational and strategic planning\, both at home and on international deployments. On promotion to Flag (General) Officer\, she was the first person with a military nursing background ever to lead at that rank. \nSenator Patterson has led in many different domains in the Canadian Armed Forces\, from serving as the Defence Champion for Women\, addressing sexual misconduct and leading culture change efforts in the Forces\, to commanding Canada’s 14th health system\, the Canadian Forces Health Service at the height of the COVID 19 pandemic. She has also been a strong advocate to transform the culture\, eliminate harmful behaviour\, and re-establish public trust in the Canadian military. \nSenator Patterson was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada in 2014\, and was inducted as an Officer in the Order of Military Merit in 2018. She is also the recipient of numerous other honours and awards\, including the Ontario Premier’s Award for Excellence in Health Sciences for Ontario College Graduates\, and the Niagara College Canada Distinguished Alumni Award. \nThe first military veteran who is a woman appointed to the Senate of Canada\, Senator Patterson serves as Deputy Leader of the Canadian Senators Group\, is a Member of the Senate Standing Committee on National Security\, Defence and Veterans Affairs and is Chair of the Sub-committee on Veterans Affairs. Senator Patterson provides a voice for those who serve\, and have served\, in the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. She is an active supporter of Canada’s role in NATO and serves on the Executive Committee of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association\, fostering parliamentarians’ understanding of the security issues and concerns of member nations. Senator Patterson lives in Ottawa with her family. \n\nInterested in sponsoring this event? Your support enables us to continue offering these events for free. See the opportunities here. \n\nLearn more about the other events in the 2024 Cold War Speaker Series!\nOctober 17\, 2024: Canada and the US in the early Cold War \nNovember 14\, 2024: Canada and NATO during the Cold War
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-cold-war-speaker-series-september/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:50% off admission on July 1
DESCRIPTION:The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission for visitors on Monday\, July 1\, 2024.\nDate: Monday\, July 1\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with designated entry time slots every 15 minutes. The last entry time slot is at 2:00 p.m.\nCost: Discounted admission at 50% off the regular ticketed price. \nDetails:\n– Tickets must be reserved in advance\, as there are designated entry time slots and limited spots available. Due to capacity\, walk-up visitors may not be admitted.\n– Explore the museum and enjoy family-friendly activities like our outdoor obstacle course and indoor scavenger hunt.\n– There will be no guided tours available\, only self-guided exploration of the museum.\n– Our free nine-language Audio Guide can be accessed on your own device using the museum’s Wi-Fi. No Audio Guide devices will be available at the museum.\n– We also encourage you to check out the free Interpretive Trail outside the museum. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\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/50-off-admission-on-july-1-2024/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:See 2025 dates here\nDief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer!\nJoin us this Father’s Day weekend 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\, June 14 & Saturday\, June 15\n– Friday\, July 26 & Saturday\, July 27\n– Friday\, August 16 & Saturday\, August 17 \nShowtimes\nOn each of the six days\, the play will have three showings. The play runs for one hour.\n– 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n– 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n– 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. \nTickets\n– $55.00 per show \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\n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\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. \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-2024-1/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBook 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 Minister’s Suite — ideal for first-time visitors to the museum! Tours will last approximately 30 minutes. \nDetails:\n– Tickets must be reserved in advance\, as there are designated entry times and limited spots available. No walk-up visitors will be admitted.\n– Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your designated entry time for the start of the tour. Late arrivals may not be admitted.\n– Highlights Tours are offered in English\, with select French tours available.\n– There will be no option for general admission or self-guided exploration of the museum — only the scheduled Highlights Tours.\n– The Gift Shop will be open. We also encourage you to check out the free Interpretive Trail outside the museum. \nCost:\n– While admission is free on June 1 for Doors Open Ottawa\, we welcome donations to support our unique museum\, national historic site\, and independent charitable organization. \nWe look forward to welcoming you underground! \n   \n\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. \nDescend into history\, 75 feet underground\, and discover unforgettable experiences.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-doors-open-ottawa/
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:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:Easter at the Bunker
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSee 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 craft station\, plant some seeds to take home with you\, and snap a few photos in our themed photo booth. You can also participate in our visual scavenger hunt and other games including giant Jenga\, a bean bag toss\, and pin the tail on the bunny. Don’t forget to pick up your goodie bag along the way! \nHop on over to the Diefenbunker — we’re egg-cited to see you! \nDate: Saturday\, March 30\, 2024 \nTime:\n> Entry time slots are every 15 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.\n> The last entry time is 2:00 p.m. and the museum closes at 3:00 p.m.\n> Please arrive during your scheduled entry time. If you miss your entry time\, you may need to wait outside the museum due to capacity limits. \nAdmission:\n> $12 per person; Infants 2 and under are free.\n> Tickets must be purchased in advance\, as there are designated time slots and limited spots available.\n> Parking is always free! \nDetails:\n> All 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. Any treats provided are in the goodie bags which will be given out at the end of your visit (nut-free\, and while supplies last).\n> Please note that the multiple levels\, stairs\, and narrow hallways in the Diefenbunker make the museum difficult to navigate with a stroller. We recommend bringing a baby carrier instead\, if this is a feasible option for you. \n>> Book your tickets\n\n*The museum will not be open for general admission on Saturday\, March 30; only to those with tickets for Easter at the Bunker. \n*On Good Friday\, March 29\, we will be open for general admission from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, with extra English and French tour times available. We highly recommend you book your Easter weekend tickets in advance. \n\n   
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2024-easter-at-the-bunker/
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:20240217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240912T112742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T134716Z
UID:10000030-1708167600-1708178400@diefenbunker.ca
SUMMARY:Winterlude: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWeek 3: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\n11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \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\, a tug of war challenge\, 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. \n  \n\n\nRejoignez-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 événement phare de la saison hivernale célèbre la culture et le climat nordique uniques du Canada. \n3e semaine : Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker\nLe samedi 17 février\, 2024\n11 h 00 à 14 h 00 \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\, un jeu de tir à la corde 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 18\, 2024\nDuring the museum’s operational hours \nStay 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. \n\n\n \n\nEn cours\nChasse au trésor des flocons de neige\nLe vendredi 2 février au dimanche 18 février\, 2024\nPendant les heures d’ouverture du musée \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. \nL’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about our other events in the 2024 Winterlude festival!\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 4\, 2024: Celebrating Indigenous Cultures \nWednesday\, February 7 – Sunday\, February 11\, 2024: Follow the Rainbow \n\n\n \n\nApprenez-en plus sur nos autres événements du Bal de Neige 2024 !\nLe samedi 2 février au dimanche 4 février\, 2024 : Célébrez les cultures autochtones \nLe mercredi 7 février au dimanche 11 février\, 2024 : Suivez l’arc-en-ciel \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about Winterlude\nApprenez plus du Bal de Neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2024-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240210T223000
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SUMMARY:Atomic Love
DESCRIPTION:Atomic Love is returning to the Diefenbunker! Discover uncorked vintages\, 75 feet underground\, as you sip and savour delectable wine and cheese pairings on a special interactive tour of our impressive four-storey underground Cold War communications headquarters. \nEnjoy noires notes and nuclear nectars on this perfect Valentine’s date night or evening out with friends\, while immersing yourself in our one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site as you journey through the Bank of Canada Vault\, War Cabinet Room\, and more. \nTickets\nIndividual: $80.00\n– Six wine and cheese pairings\n– Cocktail snacks\, coffee\, and tea\n– Access to full cash bar \nDesignated Driver: $50.00\n– Six cheese plates\n– Cocktail snacks\, coffee\, and tea\n– Two drink tickets for non-alcoholic beverages\n– Access to non-alcoholic beverages at the cash bar \nLooking for something extra sweet? When you purchase your tickets before February 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET\, you can choose to add on a box of handmade chocolates. Four chocolate truffles are thoughtfully crafted by a local chocolatier at The Swan at Carp\, and are gluten- and nut-free. \nEvent Details\n6:30 p.m. Doors open to guests.\n7:00 p.m. First pairing begins in the historic Cafeteria space.\n7:20 p.m. Four additional pairings are served by sommeliers at stops on a guided tour of the museum.\n9:20 p.m. Guests are invited back to the Cafeteria for the final pairing.\n10:30 p.m. Event ends. \nAll guests are welcome to take pictures in our Valentine’s themed photo booth\, and they can also enjoy tasteful tunes to cleanse the palate in between tasting destinations. Single roses will also be available for purchase\, and you can try one of our specialty themed cocktails at the cash bar. \nWines are thoughtfully selected and served by the local Savvy Company and KIN Vineyards. \nTickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales close on Thursday\, February 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/atomic-love-2024/
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:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
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SUMMARY:Winterlude: Follow the Rainbow
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWeek 2: Follow the Rainbow\nWednesday\, February 7 – Sunday\, February 11\, 2024\nDuring the museum’s operational hours \nTravel back in time and explore the four storeys of the Diefenbunker while you search for historic objects and retro décor in all the colours of the rainbow. Families will be given a guide for a visual scavenger hunt with varying levels of difficulty to suit all abilities. Complete the scavenger hunt to receive a prize! \nThis event is included in the cost of museum admission. This event is inspired by the Diefenbunker’s accreditation as a Rainbow Registered organization and its commitment to creating an inclusive space for all. \n\n\n\nRejoignez-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 événement phare de la saison hivernale célèbre la culture et le climat nordique uniques du Canada. \n2e semaine : Suivez l’arc-en-ciel\nLe mercredi 7 février au dimanche 11 février\, 2024\nPendant les heures d’ouverture du musée \nVoyagez dans le passé et explorez les quatre étages du Diefenbunker à la recherche d’objets historiques et de décors rétro de toutes les couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel. Les familles recevront un guide pour une chasse au trésor visuelle avec différents niveaux de difficulté. Complétez la chasse au trésor pour recevoir un prix! \nCet événement est compris avec l’entrée générale au musée. Cet événement s’inspire de l’accréditation du Diefenbunker en tant qu’organisation inscrite à l’Arc-en-ciel Officiel pour son engagement à créer un espace inclusif pour tous. \n\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 18\, 2024\nDuring the museum’s operational hours \nStay 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. \n\n\n \n\nEn cours\nChasse au trésor des flocons de neige\nLe vendredi 2 février au dimanche 18 février\, 2024\nPendant les heures d’ouverture du musée \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. \nL’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about our other events in the 2024 Winterlude festival!\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 4\, 2024: Celebrating Indigenous Cultures \nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival \n\n\n \n\nApprenez-en plus sur nos autres événements du Bal de Neige 2024 !\nLe vendredi 2 février au dimanche 4 février\, 2024 : Célébrez les cultures autochtones \nLe samedi 17 février\, 2024 : Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about Winterlude\nApprenez plus du Bal de Neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2024-follow-the-rainbow/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240929T230611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T134651Z
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SUMMARY:Winterlude: Celebrating Indigenous Cultures
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWeek 1: Celebrating Indigenous cultures\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 4\, 2024\nDuring the museum’s operational hours \nExplore Inuit perspectives from the Cold War in the exhibition An Inuit Story: The DEW Line\, or experience the Diefenbunker’s history as you walk through the historic site listening to an Audio Guide\, available in Inuktitut\, Ojibwe\, and seven other languages. \nActivities are included in the cost of museum admission. The Diefenbunker offers free admission to Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Enrolment Cardholders. This event is inspired by the Diefenbunker’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility. The museum endeavours to increase representation and respectful interpretation of important Indigenous histories. \n\n\n\nRejoignez-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 événement phare de la saison hivernale célèbre la culture et le climat nordique uniques du Canada. \n1er semaine : Célébrez les cultures autochtones\nLe vendredi 2 février au dimanche 4 février\, 2024\nPendant les heures d’ouverture du musée \nExplorez les perspectives inuites de la guerre froide dans l’exposition Une histoire inuite – Le Réseau DEW\, ou découvrez l’histoire du Diefenbunker en parcourant le site historique en écoutant un audioguide qui est disponible en inuktitut\, en ojibwe et dans sept autres langues. \nLes activités sont comprises avec l’entrée générale au musée. Le Diefenbunker offre l’entrée gratuite aux titulaires de la carte d’inscription de Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI). Cet événement s’inspire de l’engagement du Diefenbunker envers l’inclusion et l’accessibilité. Le musée s’efforce d’accroître la représentation et l’interprétation respectueuse des histoires autochtones importantes. \n\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt\nFriday\, February 2 – Sunday\, February 18\, 2024\nDuring the museum’s operational hours \nStay 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. \n\n\n \n\nEn cours\nChasse au trésor des flocons de neige\nLe vendredi 2 février au dimanche 18 février\, 2024\nPendant les heures d’ouverture du musée \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. \nL’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about our other events in the 2024 Winterlude festival!\nWednesday\, February 7 – Sunday\, February 11\, 2024: Follow the Rainbow \nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024: Diefenbunker Winter Carnival \n\n\n \n\nApprenez-en plus sur nos autres événements du Bal de Neige 2024 !\nLe mercredi 7 février au dimanche 11 février\, 2024 : Suivez l’arc-en-ciel \nLe samedi 17 février\, 2024 : Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker \n\n\n\n \n\n\nLearn more about Winterlude\nApprenez plus du Bal de Neige
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2024-celebrating-indigenous-cultures/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:2023 Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nSavour unique flavours and a slice of the past\, while contributing to our preservation of Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact and an important platform to share lessons from a critical period of recent world history.  \nOur creative whisky selections are thoughtfully prepared by the local Savvy Company and will be introduced by their sommelier\, with delectable paired dishes provided by The Swan at Carp.  \nTickets\nIndividual: $150.00\n– Four whisky and food pairings\n– Access to full cash bar  \nDesignated Driver: $90.00\n– Four food plates\n– Two drink tickets for non-alcoholic beverages\n– Access to non-alcoholic beverages at the cash bar  \nFull Table: $1\,080.00\n– Seating for 8\n– Four whisky and food pairings\n– Access to full cash bar\n– *A limited number of full tables are available.  \nAll guests can also participate in our silent auction\, raffle\, and 50/50 draw\, take pictures in our retro photo booth\, and have the opportunity to explore the Diefenbunker — experience immersive recreated spaces underground\, alongside our newest offerings\, including a virtual reality experience\, an audiovisual display in the Blast Tunnel\, a nine-language audio guide\, and two new permanent exhibitions sharing diverse perspectives from Canada’s Cold War story.  \nEvent Details\n6:30 p.m. Doors open and guests can self-guide through the museum.\n6:45 p.m. Seating begins in the historic Cafeteria space\, and the cash bar opens.\n7:00 p.m. Formal event begins\, with sommelier-led whisky and food pairings being served.\n9:00 p.m. Event ends.  \nTickets must be purchased in advance.  \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n     \n\n\nWhat cause am I supporting?\nThe Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is a once-top secret\, four-storey underground bunker\, now a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site. The Diefenbunker is also Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact — it is a powerful reminder of our world on the edge of nuclear war\, and tells the story of Canada’s resourcefulness\, preparedness\, and extraordinary efforts to safeguard our way of life in the face of a nuclear catastrophe.  \nWith your help\, we can preserve this important window into the past and continue to share lessons for future generations to learn from our past and envision a more peaceful future. Your support through this signature event will contribute to our charity’s preservation and conservation efforts of a one-of-a-kind historic site\, along with our ability to offer high-quality exhibitions and educational programs to visitors year-round.  \nTax receipts will be issued after the event to the ticket purchaser\, only for the value of the donation portion of the ticket price.  \nInterested in sponsoring the event? Learn about sponsorship opportunities here. \n     \n\n\nWhisky selections\nGuests will be served 1 oz of each whisky. Tasting order and selections are subject to change. \n– Rabbit Hole Dareringer Bourbon Whisky (caramel\, sweet cherry\, raisins\, almonds\, vanilla) (United States)\n– Bladnoch Vinaya Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (florals\, chocolate\, spices\, green apple) (Scotland)\n– Penderyn Sherrywood Single Malt Whisky (dried fruit\, dark chocolate\, berries\, toasty oak\, roasted nuts) (Scotland)\n– Aberfeldy 16 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (butterscotch\, vanilla\, sweet oak) (Scotland) \nSilent auction: Take home a piece of history\nWe are pleased to announce a featured item in the event’s silent auction. We are offering you an exclusive opportunity to have your very own piece of Cold War history: a vintage Eames-style chair. \nSeen throughout the Diefenbunker\, these iconic chairs were originally designed by Americans Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s as a staple piece of furniture that was practical yet fashionable\, sturdy yet light\, and that could be mass-produced. Since the original fibreglass design\, the Eames brothers have produced several different models and styles of chairs that can still be found in homes and offices around the world. \nWhile the chairs in the silent auction are not artifacts of the bunker\, they do represent an aspect of North American culture during Cold War era and give us a glimpse into what life was like at the time. By taking home one of these stylish pieces from the Diefenbunker’s storage\, you are supporting our ability to continue stewarding the expansion of our collections and our preservation efforts. \nLook forward to other unique silent auction and raffle items including: \n– Private Tour of the Diefenbunker’s Machine Room (for up to 10 people)\n– Private Tour of the Diefenbunker’s Collections (for up to 5 people)\n– Diefenbunker Gift Basket\n– Diefenbunker Membership \n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS\nURANIUM\n \n \nFood Sponsor: The Swan at Carp \n \nNEPTUNIUM\n \nEquipment sponsor: Mastermind Event Rentals
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-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:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:2023 Cold War Speaker Series: Spies\, Lies\, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession 3\nDate: Thursday\, November 16\, 2023\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET\nTopic: Spies\, Lies\, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada\nSpeakers: Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt\nCost: Free \nDetails:\n– Hosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A\, for a total of approximately one hour.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes. \nPresentation Overview:\nSpies\, Lies\, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada \nAs in a number of western countries\, Cold War spying on individuals\, groups\, and activities considered subversive was widespread in Canada. Authors Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt discuss their book\, Just Watch Us: RCMP Surveillance of the Women’s Liberation Movement in Cold War Canada\, and the declassified RCMP Security Service documents they used to research and understand the efforts of a predominantly male police force to spy on the Women’s Liberation Movement from the 1960s to the 1980s. \nSpeaker Bios:\nDr. Christabelle Sethna\, Ph.D. is a historian and Full Professor in the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies\, University of Ottawa\, teaching courses on feminist methodologies\, anti-racism\, colonialism\, and critical animal studies. She has published widely on sex education\, contraception\, and abortion transnational histories\, with a focus on Canada. She is the co-author or co-editor of the following books: Animal Metropolis (2017\, UCalgary)\, Just Watch Us (2018\, UMcGill)\, Abortion Across Borders (2019\, Johns Hopkins)\, and No Place for the State (2020\, UBC). Her research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and she is currently Principal Investigator for a SSHRC-funded project about women’s transnational travel for abortion services\, 1960s–1990s. \nSteve Hewitt is an Associate Professor in North American history at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He has written extensively on topics related to security and intelligence in the past and present. His past books include Spying 101: The RCMP’s Secret Activities at Canadian Universities\, 1917-1997 and\, co-authored with Christabelle Sethna\, Just Watch Us: RCMP Surveillance of the Women’s Liberation Movement in Cold War Canada. Currently\, he is working on a history of terrorism and counter-terrorism in Canada. \n\n  \n» Register for the Speaker Series\n  \n\nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2023 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 28\, 2023: P. Whitney Lackenbauer\, Ph.D. discussing “When the Skies Rained Boxes”: Northern Canadians and Continental Defence during the Cold War \nOctober 12\, 2023: Joanna Smolko and Tim Smolko discussing How Popular Musicians Addressed the Cold War in the US and Canada
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-cold-war-speaker-series-spies-lies-and-macho-guys-documenting-rcmp-surveillance-against-the-womens-liberation-movement-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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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 them 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. Enjoy the fun atmosphere\, decorations\, and perfect photo ops as you search throughout the bunker to find treats\, crafts\, and other themed activities.  \nYou won’t want to miss out on this fa-boo-lous event!  \nDate: Wednesday\, October 25 to Friday\, October 27\, 2023\nTime: Reserve your tickets in advance\, as there are designated time slots and limited spots available. 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: $12 per person; Children 5 years old and under are free. Parking is always free! \nDetails: Upon arrival\, you will receive information on the activities. Decorate a take-home treat bag\, get creative with a paper monster craft\, try out a bean bag game\, or groove to a dance party with colourful lights and Halloween music. Children can also find a few stations located throughout the bunker with small prizes and treats. All treats are nut-free.  \n\n  \n*To ensure the safety of visitors\, there is a limited capacity for each time slot\, and activities are spread out across our 100\,000-square-foot\, four-storey facility. Learn more about how we’re keeping you safe.  \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» BOOK YOUR TICKETS\n  \n   
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-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;TZID=America/Halifax:20231012T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:2023 Cold War Speaker Series: How Popular Musicians Addressed the Cold War in the US and Canada
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession 2\nDate: Thursday\, October 12\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET\nTopic: How Popular Musicians Addressed the Cold War in the US and Canada\nSpeakers: Joanna Smolko and Tim Smolko\nCost: Free \nDetails:\n– Hosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A\, for a total of approximately one hour.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes. \nPresentation Overview:\nHow Popular Musicians Addressed the Cold War in the US and Canada \nThis talk will begin with an overview of the 2021 book Atomic Tunes\, which shows how popular musicians from the 1940s to the 1990s expressed their views on a number of Cold War topics such as the nuclear arms race\, communism vs. capitalism\, the proxy wars\, civil defense\, bomb shelters\, McCarthyism\, and the Berlin Wall. Then\, hear an analysis of the lyrics of several songs by the Canadian progressive/heavy metal band Rush. Their drummer and lyricist Neil Peart addressed Cold War topics frequently in his lyrics\, especially in the early 1980s when the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was at a peak. \nSpeaker Bios:\nJoanna Smolko earned a B.A. in Music from Covenant College (2000)\, an M.M. in Theory and Composition from the University of Georgia (2002)\, and a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Pittsburgh (2011). She teaches various music courses as an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia. Her areas of research and writing include American popular music from the 19th and 20th centuries\, American folk music\, film music\, and the intersections between American history and music. She was a contributing editor for the 2nd edition of The Grove Dictionary of American Music (Oxford University Press\, 2013)\, and wrote and revised numerous articles. Some of her publications include “Southern-Fried Foster: Representing Race and Place in Looney Tunes Cartoons\,” American Music 30:3 (2012)\, coediting Stephen Collins Foster: 60 Favorite Songs (Mel Bay\, 2010) with Stephen Saunders\, and coauthoring the “Living in Harmony” chapter from Anxiety Muted (Oxford University Press\, 2015) with Tim Smolko. In 2021 she edited the volume Christian Sacred Music in the Americas (Rowman & Littlefield) with Andrew Shenton. \nTim Smolko is an academic librarian and musicologist. He earned a M.L.S. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007 and an M.A. in Musicology from the University of Georgia in 2011 where he currently works as a cataloger in the Main Library. His first book\, Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play: Inside Two Long Songs (Indiana University Press\, 2013)\, won the 2014 “Best Research in Recorded Rock Music” Award from the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC). \n\n  \n» Register for the Speaker Series\n  \n\nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2023 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 28\, 2023: P. Whitney Lackenbauer\, Ph.D. discussing “When the Skies Rained Boxes”: Northern Canadians and Continental Defence during the Cold War \nNovember 16\, 2023: Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt discussing Spies\, Lies\, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-cold-war-speaker-series-how-popular-musicians-addressed-the-cold-war-in-the-us-and-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:2023 Cold War Speaker Series: “When the Skies Rained Boxes”: Northern Canadians and Continental Defence during the Cold War
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession 1\nDate: Thursday\, September 28\, 2023\nTime: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET\nTopic: “When the Skies Rained Boxes”: Northern Canadians and Continental Defence during the Cold War\nSpeaker: P. Whitney Lackenbauer\, Ph.D.\nCost: Free \nDetails:\n– Hosted virtually on Zoom. Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link.\n– Includes a presentation followed by a Q&A\, for a total of approximately one hour.\n– Session will be recorded for educational purposes. \nPresentation Overview:\n“When the Skies Rained Boxes”: Northern Canadians and Continental Defence during the Cold War \nThis talk will explore aspects of how “military modernization” affected Northern Canadians\, and particularly Indigenous peoples\, during the Cold War. Topics will include the interplay between security and sovereignty priorities\, various socio-economic and political impacts of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line\, and the Canadian Rangers as a uniquely Canadian form of military service in remote Northern regions. \nSpeaker Bio:\nP. Whitney Lackenbauer\, Ph.D.\, is Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in the Study of the Canadian North and a Professor in the School for the Study of Canada at Trent University\, Ontario\, Canada. He is network lead of the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN) and is Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group. He has (co-)written or (co-)edited more than sixty books and more than one hundred academic articles and book chapters\, many of which explore Indigenous–military relations and Arctic issues. His recent books include The Joint Arctic Weather Stations: Science and Sovereignty in the High Arctic\, 1946-72 (2022); L’histoire des Rangers canadiens du Québec (2022); The Canadian Armed Forces’ Eyes\, Ears\, and Voice in Remote Regions (2022); and Lines in the Snow: Thoughts on the Past and Future of Northern Canadian Policy Issues (2022). www.lackenbauer.ca \n  \n» Register for the Speaker Series\n  \nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2023 Cold War Speaker Series!\nOctober 12\, 2023: Joanna Smolko and Tim Smolko discussing How Popular Musicians Addressed the Cold War in the US and Canada \nNovember 16\, 2023: Christabelle Sethna and Steve Hewitt discussing Spies\, Lies\, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-cold-war-speaker-series-when-the-skies-rained-boxes-northern-canadians-and-continental-defence-during-the-cold-war/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
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SUMMARY:50% off admission on July 1\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDate: Saturday\, July 1\, 2023\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nPrice: Discounted admission at 50% off the regular ticketed price. \nDetails:\n– Tickets must be reserved in advance. Due to capacity\, no walk-up visitors will be allowed entry.\n– Explore the museum and enjoy family-friendly activities like our outdoor obstacle course and indoor games and crafts.\n– There will be no guided tours available\, only self-guided exploration of the museum.\n– Our free nine-language Audio Guide can be accessed on your own device using the museum’s Wi-Fi. No Audio Guide devices will be available at the museum.\n– We also encourage you to check out the Interpretive Trail outside the museum. \nRegistration opens June 8\, 2023. \n» RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\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/50-off-admission-on-july-1-2023/
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:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240910T123513Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for Doors Open Ottawa 2023 are now sold out. Due to capacity\, no walk-up visitors will be allowed entry on Saturday\, June 3. The museum returns to its regular operations on Sunday\, June 4.\nBy 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 3\, 2023. \nPlease be advised that due to capacity\, if you do not have a reservation\, you will not be allowed entry into the Diefenbunker. \nDate: Saturday\, June 3\, 2023 (one day only!)\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Timed entry every 20 minutes\, with the last entry time at 2:00 p.m.\nCost: FREE! We welcome donations to support our unique museum and national historic site. \nDetails:\n– Tickets must be reserved in advance. Due to capacity\, no walk-up visitors will be allowed entry.\n– There will be no guided tours available; only self-guided exploration of the museum.\n– Our free nine-language Audio Guide can be accessed on your own device using the museum’s Wi-Fi. No Audio Guide devices will be available at the museum.\n– We also encourage you to check out the Interpretive Trail outside the museum. \nThe City of Ottawa is proud to present Doors Open Ottawa — a free annual architectural event that celebrates our community’s built heritage. It is the second-largest Doors Open event in Canada\, and one of the largest in the world! Learn more about 2023 Doors Open Ottawa.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2023-doors-open-ottawa-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:20230407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240910T120806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T225159Z
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SUMMARY:Easter at the Bunker 2023
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung! Hop on over to the Diefenbunker to see what the Easter Bunny has left behind for you to find at our annual spring event. \nYou’re invited to explore the bunker as you search for signs of spring and pick up some small treats along the way. Decorate a butterfly or an egg at our craft station\, plant some seeds to take home with you\, and participate in a scavenger hunt for camouflaged eggs and flowers. \nJoin us underground for some springtime family fun. We’re egg-cited to see you! \nDate: Friday\, April 7\, 2023 \nTime:\n> Entry time slots are every 30 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.\n> The last entry time is 2:00 p.m. and the museum closes at 3:00 p.m.\n> Please arrive during your scheduled entry time. If you miss your entry time\, you may need to wait outside the museum due to capacity limits. \nAdmission:\n> $12 per person; Infants 2 and under are free.\n> Tickets must be purchased in advance\, as there are designated time slots and limited spots available.\n> Parking is always free! \nDetails:\n> Upon arrival\, you will receive information on the activities.\n> All 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. Any treats provided are found at activity stations throughout the bunker (nut-free\, and while supplies last). \n\n*Please note that the multiple levels\, stairs\, and narrow hallways in the Diefenbunker make the museum difficult to navigate with a stroller. We recommend bringing a baby carrier instead\, if this is a feasible option for you. \n*The museum will not be open for general admission on this day; only to those with tickets for Easter at the Bunker. \n» Book your tickets\n\n   
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/easter-at-the-bunker-2023/
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:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240910T115935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T225130Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Artist Walkthrough February 11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Artist Walkthrough! Meet with artist Christos Pantieras in the Bank of Canada Vault at the Diefenbunker to learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition. \n\nSaturday\, February 11\, 2023\, at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.\n\n  \nAdmission to this drop-in event and the exhibition is included with general admission to the Diefenbunker (both guided and self-guided tours). Book your tickets in advance! \n\n» Book your visit to the Diefenbunker\n\n  \nJustin Case: The Enemy Within is the Diefenbunker’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition\, featuring the work of Ottawa-based artist Christos Pantieras. Through a multi-layered installation and a series of reinvented propaganda posters\, this exhibition explores the LGBT Purge and the resulting personal struggles of those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. \n» Learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-artist-in-residence-exhibition-artist-walkthrough-february-11/
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:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032015
CREATED:20240910T113607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T134740Z
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SUMMARY:Winterlude 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Diefenbunker for Winterlude 2023!\nWinterlude has been held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February since 1979. This flagship winter festival celebrates Canada’s unique northern culture and climate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRejoignez-nous au Diefenbunker pour le Bal de Neige de 2023!\nLe Bal de Neige a lieu chaque année en février à Ottawa-Gatineau depuis 1979. Cet événement phare de la saison hivernale célèbre la culture et le climat nordique uniques du Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvents\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 1: Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples\nIndigenous Voices and the Cold War\nSaturday\, February 4 – Sunday\, February 5\, 2023 \nDiscover Canadian Cold War stories featuring Indigenous voices in our museum’s exhibition spaces. \nThe Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line was a line of radar sites constructed by 1957 by Canada and the United States that formed North America’s Cold War frontline in the Arctic. Learn how these sites affected the Arctic’s Indigenous groups\, in their own words. \nSpecial admission rates available for this weekend only! Enjoy 30% off general admission using the code WINTERLUDE2023 when you book online in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nÉvénements\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 1: Réconciliation avec les peuples autochtones\nLes voix autochtones et la Guerre froide\nLe samedi 4 février au dimanche 5 février\, 2023 \nDécouvrez des histoires canadiennes de la Guerre froide\, mettent en vedette les voix autochtones\, dans les espaces des expositions au musée. \nLe réseau DEW (le réseau d’alerte avancée) a été un système de radars construit avant 1957 par le Canada et par les États-Unis qui a constitué la ligne de front de l’Amérique du Nord dans l’Arctique. Apprenez de l’impact de ces sites sur les groupes autochtones de l’Arctique\, dans leurs propres mots. \nDes tarifs d’admission spéciaux disponibles pour cette fin de semaine uniquement ⁠— 30% de rabais sur l’admission générale avec le code WINTERLUDE2023 quand vous achetez vos billets en ligne avant votre visite. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 2: Cultural Diversity and Inclusion\nArtist Walkthrough with Christos Pantieras\nSaturday\, February 11\, 2023\, begins at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nMeet with the Diefenbunker’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence Christos Pantieras to learn about the exhibition Justin Case: The Enemy Within. \nChristos Pantieras will take visitors on a walkthrough of Justin Case: The Enemy Within. Through a multi-layered installation and a series of reinvented propaganda posters\, this exhibition explores the LGBT Purge and the resulting personal struggles of those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. \nThis event is included in the cost of museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 2: Diversité et inclusion\nVisite guidée de l’exposition avec l’artiste Christos Pantieras\nLe samedi 11 février\, 2023\, début à 13 h 00 et à 14 h 00 \nRencontrez l’artiste en résidence du Diefenbunker de 2022 Christos Pantieras pour en apprendre davantage sur l’exposition Justin Case – L’ennemi parmi nous. \nLes visiteurs auront l’occasion de parcourir l’exposition Justin Case – L’ennemi parmi nous avec Christos Pantieras. Par le biais d’une installation multidimensionnelle et d’une série d’affiches de propagande réinventées\, cette exposition explore la purge LGBT et les luttes personnelles qui en ont résulté pour les membres de la communauté 2SLGBTQ+. \nL’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 3: Winter and Family Traditions\nSnowflake-making Station\nSaturday\, February 18 – Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 \nGet into the winter spirit and make some paper snowflakes to put up in the bunker or take home with you. \nThis event is included in the cost of museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend 3: Traditions hivernales\nStation pour faire des flocons de neige\nLe samedi 18 février au dimanche 19 février\, 2023 \nCélébrer l’esprit d’hiver et faire des flocons de neige en papier pour mettre dans le bunker ou emporter chez vous. \nCet événement est gratuit à regarder et aura lieu devant le musée. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOngoing\n\n\n\n\nCold War Games: The Diefenbunker’s Winter Carnival\nSaturday\, February 4 – Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 \nExplore the Winter Carnival traditions and artifacts of the Diefenbunker from its history as a military base. \nDuring its time as a military base\, the Diefenbunker (Canadian Forces Station Carp) held an annual Winter Carnival. Explore our new temporary exhibit which highlights the history and many traditions of the Winter Carnival through stories\, archival footage\, and artifacts. \nUnique to Winterlude\, this temporary exhibit will be on display in the Diefenbunker’s Cafeteria for the duration of the festival. This event is included in the cost of museum admission. \n\n\n\n\nSnowflake Scavenger Hunt\nSaturday\, February 4 – Sunday\, February 19\, 2023 \nStay 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEn cours\n\n\n\n\nLes jeux de la guerre froide: Le carnaval d’hiver du Diefenbunker\nLe samedi 4 février au dimanche 19 février\, 2023 \nExplorez les traditions du Carnaval d’hiver et les artefacts du Diefenbunker provenant de son passé en tant que base militaire. \nEn tant que base militaire\, le Diefenbunker (Station des Forces canadiennes Carp) a tenu un carnaval d’hiver annuel. Explorez notre nouvelle exposition temporaire qui met en vedette l’histoire et les traditions du Carnaval d’hiver à travers les histoires\, les images d’archives\, et les artefacts. \nUnique à cet événement\, cette exposition temporaire sera présentée dans la Cafétéria du Diefenbunker pour la durée du festival. L’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n\nChasse au trésor des flocons de neige\nLe samedi 4 février au dimanche 19 février\, 2023 \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. \nL’admission générale au Diefenbunker comprend l’admission à cet événement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n» BOOK YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/winterlude-2023/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Artist Walkthrough December 11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Artist Walkthrough! Meet with artist Christos Pantieras in the Bank of Canada Vault at the Diefenbunker to learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition. \n\nSaturday\, November 12\, 2022\, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\nSunday\, December 11\, 2022\, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n\n  \nAdmission to this drop-in event and the exhibition is included with general admission to the Diefenbunker (both guided and self-guided tours). Book your tickets in advance! \n\n» Book your visit to the Diefenbunker\n\n  \nJustin Case: The Enemy Within is the Diefenbunker’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition\, featuring the work of Ottawa-based artist Christos Pantieras. Through a multi-layered installation and a series of reinvented propaganda posters\, this exhibition explores the LGBT Purge and the resulting personal struggles of those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. \n» Learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-artist-in-residence-exhibition-artist-walkthrough-december-11/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Dr. Andrew Burtch
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.  \nDr. Andrew Burtch discusses Canada\, the Cold War\, and the Korean War as a part of the 2022 Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 17\, 2022\nTime: 7:00 p.m.\nPrice: Free \nDetails:\n– Please RSVP at least 48 hours in advance in order to receive the join link.\n– Virtual attendance via Zoom. \nPresentation Topic:\nThough the Cold War began shortly after the end of the Second World War\, as the wartime alliance between the Soviet Union and the United States gave way to a superpower competition\, arguably\, for Canada\, the Cold War began in earnest during the Korean War. During this first “hot war” of the Korean War\, postwar discourse shifted from that of veterans resettlement\, economic expansion\, and postwar life to a broader story about atomic anxiety\, greater defence spending\, and deterrence that would last more or less without interruption until the end of the Cold War. \nIn this talk\, Andrew Burtch will present on the history of the Korean War\, its place within Canada\, and its role as a catalyst for a new and ominous phase of the Cold War. \nSpeaker Bio:\nAndrew Burtch is the Canadian War Museum’s Post-1945 Historian. As the historian responsible for Gallery 4: The Cold War\, Peacekeeping\, and Contemporary Operations\, he has developed displays about Canada’s involvement in the Korean War\, military medicine\, United Nations peacekeeping\, and the Afghanistan War. His book\, Give Me Shelter: The Failure of Canada’s Cold War Civil Defence\, received the 2012 C.P. Stacey Award for Canadian military history. \n\n» Register for the Speaker Series\nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2022 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 22\, 2022: Dr. Sean Maloney discussing Nuclear War Films. \nOctober 6\, 2022: Michelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras discussing the LGBT Purge.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-cold-war-speaker-series-dr-andrew-burtch/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Artist Walkthrough November 12
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Artist Walkthrough! Meet with artist Christos Pantieras in the Bank of Canada Vault at the Diefenbunker to learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition. \n\nSaturday\, November 12\, 2022\, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\nSunday\, December 11\, 2022\, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n\n  \nAdmission to this drop-in event and the exhibition is included with general admission to the Diefenbunker (both guided and self-guided tours). Book your tickets in advance! \n\n» Book your visit to the Diefenbunker\n\n  \nJustin Case: The Enemy Within is the Diefenbunker’s 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition\, featuring the work of Ottawa-based artist Christos Pantieras. Through a multi-layered installation and a series of reinvented propaganda posters\, this exhibition explores the LGBT Purge and the resulting personal struggles of those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. \n» Learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-artist-in-residence-exhibition-artist-walkthrough-november-12/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2022 Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Join us for a day of family-friendly fun to get into the Halloween spirit. \nCome dressed in your favourite costume and explore a 100\,000-square-foot underground museum with your little ones. Search for stations throughout the bunker to find treats\, crafts\, and other fun activities. Keep an eye out for hidden Halloween surprises along the way! \nYou won’t want to miss this fa-boo-lous event! \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 to Friday\, October 28\, 2022\nTime: Entry time slots are every 30 minutes between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The last entry time is 12:30 p.m.\, and the event ends at 1:00 p.m.\nPrice: $7 per person; Children 5 years old and under are free; Parking is always free. \nDetails: Upon arrival\, you will receive information on the activities. Participate in pin the nose on the jack-o’-lantern\, a dance party with colourful lights\, and a paper bat craft. Children can also find staff members stationed at a few locations throughout the bunker to receive candy or small toys. \n*To ensure safety of visitors\, there is a limited capacity for each time slot\, and activities are spread out across our 100\,000-square-foot\, four-storey facility. Staff at each activity station will be wearing masks\, and treats will be provided using tongs. Learn more about how we’re keeping you safe. \n*Please note that the multiple levels\, stairs\, and narrow hallways in the Diefenbunker make the museum difficult to navigate with a stroller. We recommend bringing a baby carrier instead\, if this is a feasible option for you. \n*The museum will remain open for general admission during this event. \n  \n\n» BOOK YOUR TICKETS\n  \n   
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-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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SUMMARY:2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Michelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.  \nMichelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras discuss the LGBT Purge as a part of the Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. \nDate: Thursday\, October 6\, 2022\nTime: 7:00 p.m.\nPrice: Free \nDetails:\n– Please RSVP at least 48 hours in advance in order to receive the join link.\n– Virtual attendance via Zoom. \nPresentation Topic:\nThe LGBT Purge: Yesterday\, Today\, and Tomorrow through Personal Experience and Visual Art.\nAs the 2022 Artist-in-Residence\, created Christos Pantieras a multi-layered installation about “Justin Case”\, a comic character created by Civil Defence Canada to promote preparedness and safety. Pantieras will discuss how his reinterpretation of the character portrays anxiety\, distrust\, and internal struggle and how he connected this to the LGBT Purge. \nSpeaker Bios:\nMichelle Douglas is the Executive Director of the LGBT Purge Fund\, a not-for-profit corporation that was set up to manage a portion of the funds that emerged from the class action settlement for LGBT members of the Canadian Armed Forces\, the RCMP and the federal public service who were systematically discriminated against. Michelle Douglas served as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1986 to 1989. She was honourably discharged from the military in 1989 as a result of the Purge. She launched a landmark legal challenge against the military’s discriminatory policies against LGBT service members that resulted in the ending of Canada’s discriminatory policies in 1992. Her experience in the military was the start of 30 years of social justice and human rights activism. \nChristos Pantieras is from Ottawa\, Ontario. He received an M.F.A. in sculpture from York University\, and a B.F.A. from the University of Ottawa. Pantieras explores themes of communication\, relationships\, and intimacy. Sourcing online language from emails\, text messages\, and gay hook-up apps\, he manipulates the digital word through analog processes. His work amplifies the resonance of a lost connection while blurring the boundaries between virtual space and physical space. Select institutions where his work has been presented include: the Ottawa Art Gallery\, The ArQuives\, Modern Fuel ARC\, AXENÉO7\, CIRCA Art Actuel\, and Artcite Inc. \n\n» Register for the Speaker Series\n  \nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2022 Cold War Speaker Series!\nSeptember 22\, 2022: Dr. Sean Maloney discussing Nuclear War Films. \nNovember 17\, 2022: Dr. Andrew Burtch discussing Canada\, the Cold War\, and the Korean War.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-cold-war-speaker-series-michelle-douglas-and-christos-pantieras/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Dr. Sean Maloney
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events.  \nDr. Sean Maloney discusses Nuclear War Films as a part of the Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. \nDate: Thursday\, September 22\, 2022\nTime: 7:00 p.m.\nPrice: Free \nDetails:\n– Please RSVP at least 48 hours in advance in order to receive the join link.\n– Virtual attendance via Zoom. \nPresentation Topic:\nThe Secret History of Nuclear War Films. \nKing of the Cold War crisis film\, Dr. Strangelove became a cultural touchstone from the moment of its release in 1964. The duck-and-cover generation saw it as a satire on nuclear issues and Cold War thinking. Subsequent generations\, removed from the film’s historical moment\, came to view it as a quasi-documentary about an unfathomable secret world. \nSean M. Maloney uses Dr. Strangelove and other genre classics like Fail Safe to investigate a curious pop cultural contradiction. Nuclear crisis films repeatedly portrayed the failures of the Cold War’s deterrent system. Yet\, the system worked. What does this inconsistency tell us about the genre? What does it tell us about the deterrent system\, for that matter? \nBlending film analysis with Cold War history\, Maloney looks at how the celluloid crises stacks up against reality — or at least as much of reality as we can reconstruct from these films with confidence. The result is a daring intellectual foray that casts new light on Dr. Strangelove\, one of the Cold War era’s defining films. \n\n» Register for the Speaker Series\n  \nLearn more about the other presentations in the 2022 Cold War Speaker Series!\nOctober 6\, 2022: Michelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras discussing the LGBT Purge. \nNovember 17\, 2022: Dr. Andrew Burtch discussing Canada\, the Cold War\, and the Korean War.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/2022-cold-war-speaker-series-dr-sean-maloney/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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