Experience Thrilling High-Intensity Fun at The Diefenbunker Escape Room

 By David Johnson As the centre of government, Ottawa was a prime target during the Cold War. To prevent a decapitation of the federal administration, John Diefenbaker commissioned the construction of a bunker to protect key members of the government in the event of a nuclear war. The bunker now

Underrated spots to check out in Ottawa

 Ottawa might be the country’s capital city, but many flock to other Canadian cities when visiting the Great White North. Nonetheless, a lot can be experienced as the location boasts numerous historic features and landmarks, as well as things to do!   While visitors flock to popular spots like Parliament

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – May 20-23, 2022

 Interpretation Diefenbunker When: Until May 28, 2022 Where: Diefenbunker, 3929 Carp Road What time: Wednesday to Friday: 10am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 3pm Admission: Adults $17.50 Click here for tickets Drawing on collective memory and immigration themes, this exhibition showcases artwork by 28 Canadian-Hungarian artists. Through their works

Diefenbunker host a timely exhibit of works by Hungarian-Canadian artists

 Hungary has a storied Cold War history. It was one of the first and most notable countries to rise up against Soviet-imposed communism in 1956. It was also the first Eastern European country to open the Iron Curtain in 1989 and allow its citizens to leave. Hungary also led the pack in a

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 15-17

 There are plenty of activities in Ottawa this long weekend. Easter is a time for family togetherness, so gather everyone up and head to the local farm or farmers market, catch a movie, take in a live show, and have a happy Easter weekend! Easter at the Farm When: April

Fun hasn’t forgotten you – unique things to do in Ottawa

 If you’re heading to Canada’s city capital for the first time, don’t listen to what they say. Fun hasn’t forgotten Ottawa, and surely it won’t leave you alone in one of the most interesting cities in the country. Spend a night in jail, go full-Obelix in a pig’s restaurant, and

The Ultimate Bunker Breakout Continues!

 Photos courtesy of Escape Manor 32,000 tonnes of concrete. 5,000 tonnes of steel. 1000,00 square feet. 4-storeys underground. Built to withstand a 5 megaton nuclear blast. This is the Diefenbunker. You’ve only got 60 minutes. Could you escape it? That’s just the challenge Steve Wilson and his partners at Escape

Ottawa Honours Its Own

 Photos by Andre Gagne As many gathered in front of televisions, inside local pubs and at a sold out Canadian Tire Centre across town as the Sens readied for round two of the playoffs, the setting sun cast amber hues over the Capital’s most iconic landmark. A few blocks away