Elegant dining setup with scenic mountain views through large windows.

Film and Photography Rentals

Take your film set back in time, 75 feet underground!

Looking for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your next film or photoshoot?

As a Cold War bunker, the Diefenbunker fulfills a range of dramatic, vintage, industrial, and even horror aesthetics. The site acts as a ready-made film set for period pieces, or can be transformed to fit your cinematographic vision. We can accommodate single- or multi-day productions.

Rental inquiries

To register your rental inquiry, please fill out our Rental Registration Form and email it to our Operations Team at reservations@diefenbunker.ca.

Rental Registration Form
Two underground tunnel walkways with distinct designs and lighting.

Historic backdrops

Choose from a variety of unique settings for your next film or photoshoot.

Blast Tunnel

Blast Tunnel entering the Diefenbunker.

Bank of Canada Vault

Futuristic room with blue lighting and a central metallic door.

War Cabinet Room

A conference room with tables, chairs, and a whiteboard.

Federal Warning Centre

A modern classroom with tiered seating and desks.

Cafeteria

Empty cafeteria with checkered blue and white floor tiles and tables.

Senior Officers’ Mess

A classroom with a chalkboard, teacher's desk, and potted plant.

Exterior

Diefenbunker exterior with yellow flowers on the hillside in front of it.

Helipad

A helipad with a white H marking, surrounded by greenery and small structures.

Spot the Diefenbunker in these productions

The Diefenbunker has been pleased to host on-location teams to film cinematic and television hits including Phil Robinson's The Sum of All Fears (Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman), Neill Blomkamp's Zygote (Dakota Fanning), CBC's Son of a Critch, CTV's The Amazing Race Canada, and more.

IMDB Credits
"Fatman" filming outside the Diefenbunker.
Filming at the Diefenbunker - Zygote.
Filming at the Diefenbunker - Two Lovers and a Bear.

For more information, please call us at 613‑839‑0007 or 1‑800‑409‑1965, or email us at reservations@diefenbunker.ca.