One of Ottawa's interesting museums is the bomb shelter built in the 1950's to house the federal government in the event of nuclear war.
The plan was to have parliamentary staff take a half-hour train ride from downtown Ottawa to a bunker in the countryside.
There was no provision for their families to join them.
Once this was realized, the concept was far less popular with those slated to go.
A few years ago, Terry and I toured the bunker for the first time.
A few weeks ago, our granddaughter attended "spy camp" for a week in the bunker.
Family members were invited to attend the final event - a mock "trial."
It was interesting to revisit the massive underground labyrinth ...
... the proposed emergency residence and command centre of the Canadian government, with hospital facilities as well.
I'm so glad it was never used for its original intended purpose! It's now a museum and site for special events.
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