Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker
A four-level underground government bunker built during the Cold War to withstand nuclear war. Visitors can walk through the Prime Minister's suite, the broadcast studio and the Bank of Canada vault.
Built between 1959 and 1961, the bunker was designed to shelter more than 500 people for 30 days after a nuclear attack. It was decommissioned in 1994 and turned into a museum. A self-guided visit takes about 2 hours. There is also an escape room game, which requires advance booking. Admission is about CAD 20. The bunker is in the western suburb of Carp, roughly 35 minutes from the city centre. Public transport is limited, so driving is recommended.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Mackenzie King Estate
- Gatineau Park
- Nordik Spa-Nature
- Canadian War Museum
- Canadian Museum of History
- Dow's Lake
- Supreme Court of Canada Building
- Commissioners Park