A Cold War bunker in Nova Scotia's Colchester County is being restored to its original purpose, with the ownership billing it as a "luxury safe haven" in the event of a fallout.

The Debert Diefenbunker opened in 1964 in response to a heightened threat of nuclear war. The two-storey bunker, among six across the country, was designed to house government officials during a time of crisis.

It most recently served as a tourist attraction with laser tag, escape rooms and historic tours. Now the almost 6,000-square-metre space is being renovated into dozens of suites with luxury amenities including a spa, gym, café and lounge.

Its owners, who recently presented their vision for the bunker to the Municipality of Colchester council, also plan to build a tunnel to a neighbouring former NATO

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