Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building, the Bytown Museum explores the city’s history, from the construction of the Rideau Canal until today.
Ponder the Cold War as you tour this four-storey underground bunker in rural Ottawa. Originally designed to ensure the continuity of Canada’s government during a nuclear attack, it's now a National Historic Site.
The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum reminds us that the world was once on the edge of nuclear war but chose peace instead. Experience its exhibitions, programs and events—including popular escape-room adventures—to get a chilling glimpse into Canada's past.
Tour recreated government work spaces, living quarters and cryptographic areas, filled with vintage maps, old telephones and early computers. Highlights include the Prime Minister's Suite, the War Cabinet and the Bank of Canada Vault. Public tours suitable for all ages are offered year round, in English and French.
The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum reminds us that the world was once on the edge of nuclear war but chose peace instead. Experience its exhibitions, programs and events—including popular escape-room adventures—to get a chilling glimpse into Canada's past.
Tour recreated government work spaces, living quarters and cryptographic areas, filled with vintage maps, old telephones and early computers. Highlights include the Prime Minister's Suite, the War Cabinet and the Bank of Canada Vault. Public tours suitable for all ages are offered year round, in English and French.
More Details
Address
3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Local
Toll Free
Website
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ; Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reservations (General Public)
Recommended
Reservations (Large Groups)
Required
Onsite Parking
Free
Distance to Rogers Centre - formerly Shaw Centre (km)
41
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
39
Distance to airport (km)
45
Admission (regular adult price)
16 CAD to 30 CAD
Time Needed to Visit
2
Coach Parking
Onsite
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Both
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
120
Student friendly web page
Group and FIT web page
Exhibit Loading Dock Available
Outdoor Venue Available
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
8
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
9396
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
3679
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
160
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
200
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
160
Meeting spaces
| Space | Area | Banquet | Theater | Classroom | U Shape | Hollow Square | Boardroom | Half Rounds | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allard Gallery | 483 | 30 | 30 | ||||||
| Alumni Gallery | 336 | 30 | 30 | ||||||
| Bank of Canada Vault | 1770 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 40 | ||||
| Bank of Canada Vault Hallway | 828 | ||||||||
| Dining Area | 3679 | 150 | 100 | 50 | 150 | ||||
| Federal Warning Centre | 558 | 20 | |||||||
| Secretariat | 691 | 10 | |||||||
| Senior Officer's Lounge | 330 | 15 | |||||||
| War Cabinet Room | 721 | 20 |
Location
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
3929 Carp Road
Ottawa ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
3929 Carp Road
Ottawa ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
3929 Carp Road
Ottawa ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
3929 Carp Road
Ottawa ON K0A 1L0
Canada
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