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SUMMARY:Canada Day at the Diefenbunker 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted general admission for visitors on Canada Day.\nDate\nWednesday\, July 1\, 2026 \nTime\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, with designated entry time slots \n\nEntry time slots are every 15 minutes beginning at 10:00 a.m.\nThe last entry time is 2:45 p.m.\n\nTickets\nEnjoy special event pricing:\n$13.65 per person*; Children 5 years old and under are free \nTickets must be purchased in advance\, as there are designated entry time slots and limited spots available. Walk-up visitors may not be admitted. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout.  \nDetails\n\nThere will be no option for guided tours this day — only self-guided exploration of the museum.\nEnjoy family-friendly activities like outdoor games and a Canadian-themed scavenger hunt inside the museum.\nOur free ten-language Audio Guide can be accessed on your own device using the museum’s Wi-Fi.\nWe encourage you to check out the free Interpretive Trail outside the museum. A selection of drinks and snacks will be available for purchase\, to eat outside the museum. You may also bring a lunch to eat outside at our picnic tables.\n\n\n>> RESERVE TICKETS\n\n     \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/canada-day-at-the-diefenbunker-2026/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n   \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker — down the Blast Tunnel and into the War Cabinet Room — as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\nAccessibility\nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n   \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker — down the Blast Tunnel and into the War Cabinet Room — as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\nAccessibility\nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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SUMMARY:Dief the Chief: October ’62
DESCRIPTION:Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season!\nJoin us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault\, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker\, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience\, 75 feet underground. \nYou’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. \n\nPerformance Dates\nFriday\, June 12\nFriday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 22\nFriday\, July 24 \nShowtimes\n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nTickets\n$59.00*\nTickets must be purchased in advance. \nOn the same day as your chosen showtime\, your Dief the Chief: October ’62 ticket affords you FREE general admission to the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, to explore the site during the museum’s operational hours. \n*Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees. Taxes and fees are calculated at checkout. \n>> RESERVE YOUR TICKETS\n   \nAbout the production\nIt’s October 1962. Relive the heart-stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister\, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief the Chief” through the Diefenbunker — down the Blast Tunnel and into the War Cabinet Room — as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off in history’s closest brush with nuclear war. Hear in his own words how Prime Minister Diefenbaker navigated a demanding president\, a divided cabinet\, and a fierce opposition in the face of a nuclear crisis. \nThis play is an artistic interpretation of historical events\, written and staged for the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Learn more about the history. \nPierre Brault is an Ottawa-based multi-award-winning actor\, playwright\, and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his solo plays Will Somers: Keeping your Hear\, Portrait of an Unidentified Man\, 5 O’clock Bells\, and Blood on the Moon. Pierre has toured his productions across Canada and abroad to Ireland and New Zealand\, and he has also worked extensively in film\, television\, and radio. \nPeter Haworth has performed for forty years throughout Canada\, acting on stage\, in film and television\, and as a voice actor\, including taking on major roles as King Lear\, Mark Antony\, and Tolstoy. Peter has directed and produced large-scale productions\, co-created ShakespeareWorks\, was Artistic Producer of Actors Repertory Company\, and was part of the original Soulpepper Theatre Company. \nWe look forward to raising the curtain once again for Dief the Chief: October ’62. \n\nAccessibility\nThis performance involves moving between rooms of the Diefenbunker and traveling up and down stairs. If you will require mobility assistance\, please reach out to our team in advance so that we can accommodate accordingly. Learn more at about accessibility at the Diefenbunker.
URL:https://diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-the-chief-2026/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum\, 3929 Carp Road\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K0A 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events EN
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