For the best experience give yourself at least one hour to explore the diefenbunker.
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The purpose of the bunker was to house key members of the government and military in the event of a nuclear attack on canada.
It began operation in 1961 and was nick named the diefenbunker after the prime minister of the time.
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The four storey 100 000 square foot bunker was constructed using 32 000 cubic yards of concrete and 5 000 tons of steel.
The diefenbunker is one of the most unique educational sites in canada.
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Wednesday to sunday 10 00 am 4 00 pm y our admission ticket is valid for a two hour block.
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Diefenbunker canada s cold war museum is delighted to announce it has been awarded the safetravels stamp.
The original plan seems to have been to strip the building of anything useful and then seal it.
We suggest at least 1 hour to explore the museum.
About the diefenbunker the diefenbunker was commissioned by prime minister john diefenbaker in 1959 as part of his government s reaction to escalating tensions in the cold war.
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With its extraordinary engineering and architectural features the diefenbunker is a poignant reminder of one of the most turbulent periods of modern history.
Come visit the museum with your class or school tour group and let participants experience the complexities of the cold war first hand tours of the diefenbunker allow students to immerse themselves in the cold war and experience canadian history from a perspective unlike any other.
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Enter the bunker provides fun challenges empowering people to survive and thrive in todays world.
Broadcasting live from a real underground cold war nuclear bunker we take you on a journey into ways your life can improve.
Canada s cold war museum.
Please plan accordingly and arrive during your specified time.
Fortunately officials of west carleton township urged on by a group of local volunteers took a good look at the potential of the facility from the viewpoint of its historic value.
