Diefenbunker
Museums, Buildings & Monuments
Day Trip
Politics, Engineering, History, Technology, Art
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: Several areas of the museum may be difficult to view from a wheelchair. Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Diefenbunker
Cold War Relic
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3911 Carp Rd (off Hwy 417 W) Carp, ON K0A 1L0 |
+1 613 839 0007 / +1 800 409 1965 |
Description
Perhaps Canada's greatest artifact of the Cold War, this 100,000 square foot bunker is located less than an hour west of Ottawa in Carp. It was constructed at the height of nuclear tensions between 1959 and 1961, and named after then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. Built on springs to absorb explosive shockwaves, the bunker can accommodate more than 500 people for 30 days.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 11am-3pm, daily, Summer; 2pm, Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, Sat-Sun, WinterVisit Time: 1.5hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Visitors must take the 90-minute tour, for which reservations are required.
Price: $5-$10
Payment Types: VISA, AMEX
Exposure
Indoor with climate control. Notes: Since the site is underground, it can be chilly even in summer (around 65 degrees Fahrenheit), so dress accordingly.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Notes: There is no public transit to the site, and cab fare from downtown would be prohibitively expensive.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
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