Built to protect the government from nuclear attack, this once-secret bunker is now a museum and National Historic Site of Canada. Diefenbunker is a play on Diefenbaker, a Canadian prime minister in the 1950s. In addition to preserving and promoting Canada's Cold War history, the museum offers a variety of visitor programs and services. You can learn, play or shop as you discover the bunker's secrets and relive the experience of the Cold War. Guided tours by reservation only. If you do not have access to a vehicle and are willing to do a 50 minute bus ride plus pay a $30 taxi, you can # take the OcTranpo #95 or #97; # Transfer to the #93 at Lincoln Fields; # Get off at the Legget / Ad. 515 stop; # Walk 3 minutes to Brookstreet Hotel; # Take a taxi to the Diefenbunker.
Local
Eat and Drink
- LA COCINA LOCA Taqueria Tradicional - Ottawa (16.1 miles) - La Cocina Loca is a FreshMex 'Taqueria Tradicional' serving a locally sourced, fresh healthy...
- Stoneface Dolly's - Ottawa (16.8 miles) - We are a quaint family restaurant in the heart of Littly Italy on Preston street. Our style of food ...
- Restaurant Les Fougères - Chelsea (17.0 miles) - Les Fougères Restaurant, Gourmet Store & Natural Prepared Foods is located just 14 minutes from dow...
- Wilf & Ada's - A Scratch Diner - Ottawa (17.7 miles) - Wilf & Ada’s Scratch Diner opened at the beginning of January 2014 in the location of the former b...
- Metropolitain Brasserie - Ottawa (17.9 miles) - Metropolitain is a lively French Brasserie that offers rustic food inspired by the French classics, ...
See and Do
- Canadian War Museum Ottawa (16.7 miles) - The Canadian War Museum is more than a museum that is internationally renowned for its symbolic arch...
- Canadian Museum of History Gatineau (17.3 miles) - At Canada’s most visited museum, discover the events, experiences, people and objects that have sh...
- Supreme Court of Canada Ottawa (17.3 miles) - THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA - A visit to the Supreme Court of Canada gives one the opportunity to be...
- FAIRBAIRN HOUSE HERITAGE CENTRE Wakefield (21.2 miles) - The Fairbairn House Heritage Centre is dedicated to protecting and publicizing the history and herit...
- FAIRBAIRN HOUSE HERITAGE CENTRE Wakefield (21.2 miles) - The Fairbairn House Heritage Centre is dedicated to protecting and publicizing the history and herit...
