1950s Cold War Bunker Tour: Experience Canada's History in Moose Jaw's Bunker 24

Step back in time and experience Canada’s history in Moose Jaw’s Bunker 24. Join the 1950s Cold War bunker tour and become a new recruit in Canada’s fight against the Evil Empire. Do you have what it takes to succeed?

Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tunnels of Moose Jaw - Bunker 24 narrates the tale of Canada’s development as a nation emerging from the shadows of the Great Depression and the Second World War. Subsequently, the Cold War era unfolds. It’s a clash of ideologies: Eastern bloc versus Western powers, Communism against Capitalism. The race for nuclear supremacy is at its peak, and the future for which we’ve battled is under severe threat from the ‘Evil Empire,’ which is determined to annihilate all that we cherish. We transport you to the year 1958, plunging you into our 1950s Cold War-era bunker. As fresh recruits in Canada’s defense, you’re embarking on your initial day of instruction. Are you equipped to excel within Bunker 24?
What's Included
  • Fully guided tour
Additional Information

Bunker 24 dramatizes Canada’s evolution as a nation following the hardships of the Great Depression and World War II. Subsequently, the stage was set for the Cold War. It was a battle of ideologies - East against West, Communism against Capitalism. The nuclear arms race was escalating, and the hard-earned future we envisioned was under serious threat from the malevolent Empire, willing to go to any extent to devastate what we cherish. We transport you back to the year 1958, immersing you in our mid-century Cold War bunker. As fresh enlistees in Canada’s struggle, you’re embarking on your initial day of training. Do you possess the necessary attributes to triumph at Bunker 24?

  • Transfer to Lift Chair upstairs at the end of the tour is required for wheelchair/walker guests.
Location
18 Main St N
Main Street North
Bunker 24 Tour starts in our Ticket office located at 18 Main St North Moose Jaw.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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647jaysonp
Jul 29, 2024
Gotta do it - I did all three and they’re all great, learn stuff they don’t teach in school, if passing threw or in town for work it’s a must do
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Shawn_g
Jul 26, 2024
Legit must-do when in Moosejaw - We were super impressed with the tour. Both the attention to detail in those who designed the rooms and era specific items, to the lighting and the color schemes. We wish we could have done all three tours, but we were glad we got to go on the Bunker tour and we were not disappointed. I read a review about a 9 year old being afraid on the tour, and I thought my 9 year old would do just fine - she did not, she struggled with the intensity of it. So, food for thought when deciding with a little one (my 12 year old liked it). Awesome experience and a legit must-do if in Moosejaw. Thanks for putting it together
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Colleen_s
Jul 24, 2024
Best Tunnel Yet! - I have been to the other tunnels before, but this was my first chance to see the Bunker. I enjoyed it a lot because it was liking stepping onto a movie set. The guide did a terrific job! It was educational, funny and unique.
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Shalene_t
Jul 14, 2024
It was my first time and... - It was my first time and I really enjoyed the tour. Wish we had time to explore the spaces a bit more but the story was great and the guide was knowledgeable.
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Darlene_m
Jul 12, 2024
Great experience - Always enjoy the “Tunnel” experiences. This was very interesting and informative. Guide was very knowledgeable.
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Derk_m
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent venue, excellent staff….Wonderful experience!! - This exhibit was incredibly interesting for us and very well done. The Bunker is in pristine condition and the agent (Clifford) was an amazing guide. The tour was just the right length, approx 45 mins and the bonus was in downtown Moose Jaw yesterday, was a long street market to walk through and chat with vendors and locals……We enjoyed every minute of the day….Well done……Bravo Moose Jaw!!!!!
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Mabel_l
Jun 7, 2024
Mysterious - Enjoyed students had fun and more curious about the events of 1942-1945. They would recommend this to other future teachers and family. They talked about the events of 1942 and things of actions.
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J1693mnchrish
Mar 31, 2024
Hot Time In the Cold War - Really enjoyed the tour. Very creative storyline. 5 out of 5. Definitely worth the time and money. Anything else would be a violation of the official secrets act.
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Advisorking
Jul 23, 2024
Great subterranean command centre set! - We passed through Moose Jaw (on our way from Regina back to Saskatoon) specifically to see the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, which had been recommended to us by a family member. We saw the Chicago Connection first, then Bunker 24, paying $84 for two tickets to each of the two shows (so about $21 each). Booking was a bit of a challenge as you are drawn to the individual offerings and it is very easy to miss the small “learn more” link to the combo packs. I suspect that if you book both individually, you pay more than if you book them via the combo pack link. The booking process also doesn't make it easy to select the tour times so they run back-to-back. The “tour” itself was somewhat interesting. You are told that you are a group of new recruits, although it is somewhat unclear what you are being recruited for. There are a few names, labels and acronyms thrown around, and it is unclear whether you’re supposed to know what they mean, or if it is all supposed to be secret. There was only one actor who led our group and the volume of script was significant. While there are a number of audio/visual breaks where we sit and watch a film while he takes a break, he was still reading much of his script, which he carried around. That said, since he is supposed to be walking a group of recruits through some sort of “orientation”, it is reasonable that someone doing this would have a package of notes reminding him of the details he has to cover. While the acting was not as captivating as the “Chicago Connection” show, the sets were fabulous. In particular, the command centre with the giant wall map and video screens looked like a control centre out of a James Bond movie. While the acting by the “guide” was probably worth 3 out of 5 (and even that rating was due to effort, rather than quality), the sets were closer to a 5 out of 5, so I’ve landed on a composite score of 4/5.
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114valerief
Jul 28, 2024
Bunker 24 very disappointing.... - Love, love, love the tunnels but definitely did not enjoy the Bunker 24 tour. It was very boring compared to the other two options. The majority of the tour was spent watching movie clips in different rooms, with one tour guide/actor rushing you from room to room. Our entire group left feeling super disappointed.
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