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Visit the Vancouver Aquarium

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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way. Stanley Park
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada, V6G 3E2

Information Line: 604-659-3474
Open: 365 days a year.
Winter Hours: 9:30am to 5:00 pm
Summer Hours: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Group Bookings: 604-659-3552
Best time to visit: Before 11am when it is much quieter or after 2:30pm

Visit the Vancouver Aquarium where you can see Beluga Whales, try your luck as a mammal trainer, celebrate a birthday, and explore colorful and exotic fish from across the globe. Whether your child enjoys a live show, or if they want to become a marine biologist, they are sure to have a blast at the Vancouver Aquarium. There are daily events, shows, kid’s clubs and Beluga Whale encounters.

See over 7000 different species ranging from sea otters to tropical fish and marine life. Located only a short walk from downtown, you can find your way by following the green signs from the North Side of Georgia Street that enters into world famous Stanley Park.

If you decide to drive to the aquarium then head to Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver and turn left. (go West) Keep going until you pass over Denman Street and go into Stanley Park. You will see numerous signs directing you to the Vancouver Aquarium. Take caution: A lot of the Stanley Park roads are one way so look out for signs.

General Admission Fees: (including GST)
Children 3 years and under: FREE
Children 4-12 years old: $11.95
Seniors, Youths and Students (13-18): $14.95
*Students Must Bring Student ID
Adults: $19.95

Click here for information on prepaid tickets, tour groups, aquarium visitor maps, annual memberships and online ticket purchases.

Click here for daily schedules and events.

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