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Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum.

Heritage Visitor Attraction of the Year 2024 - Eastern Canada

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Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum

Heritage Visitor Attraction of the Year 2024 - Eastern Canada

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Today, it is a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site, telling stories of national and international importance. Descend into history, 75 feet underground, and explore Ottawa’s immersive history destination.

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