Dief the Chief: October ’62 returns for a 2026 season! Join us for a performance of the acclaimed theatrical production Dief the Chief: October ’62. Written and performed by Pierre Brault, with Peter Haworth as John Diefenbaker, this immersive play blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. You’ll follow Prime Minister John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker throughout historic rooms of the Diefenbunker as he relives one of Canada’s most significant historical moments: the heart-stopping events…
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Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
A four-storey underground bunker built in 1959 as Canada's emergency government headquarters during the Cold War. Now a National Historic Site, it offers self-guided tours, guided tours, and an escape room experience 75 feet below ground.
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Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers 19-36 months and a parent/caregiver. Drop-in.
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Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 months. Drop-in. Followed by a Stay and Play.
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Ottawa Public Library — Hazeldean
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver followed by time for parents to socialize and help their babies interact with toys and books. 0-18 months. 30 min. Drop in.Program fro...
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