Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Attractions & Landmark
Biggest in CanadaVancouver,
BC, V6G 3E2
Canada
+1 604 659 3474
+1 604 659 3515
http://www.vanaqua.org/
information@vanaqua.org



Overview
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center has become one of the biggest in North America. Inside you'll find more than 8,000 aquatic animals, hailing from as far away as the Arctic and the Amazon. The newly opened Pacific Canada Pavilion contains a living exhibit that interprets issues facing marine life of the Georgia Straight. The main attractions, however, are the orca, beluga and dolphin shows. Check website for pricing details.Open Hours
Mo to Su from 09:30 AM to 07:00 PMUpcoming Events Near Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
- Dolphin Encounters | 2009-12-31, 00:00:00
- Sea Turtle Encounter | 2009-12-31, 00:00:00
- Vancouver Aquarium Admission | 2009-12-31, 09:30:00
It was so great to see! I loved it. the fish, the whales everything!It is an amazing kid friendly place with room to eat places to see and friends to make.
I have been to Science world so many times as a kid that it kinda isn't that fun for me anymore... i haven't been for about three years or so but it never seems to change for me. I would recommmend it though for people with young children there is plenty to do for them.
We are locals and went to the aquarium yesterday with our niece who is visiting from out of town. The fish were great, however the place needs cleaning. Even my 15 year old neice noticed. The floors were dirty and everything was sticky and it was not fresh smelling. There was only one relatively clean washroom. The new expansion was a disappointment.
Theres nothing not to like in Canada. I started in Toronto, visited Niagra Falls then carried on to Vancouver by train (Canada Via), and I enjoyed every minute, there wasn't enough hours in a day. I do have one question: Could you let me know the names of the two Otters that are always holding hands (I mean PAWS) and how long they've been together.Thankyou. Tony.
the shark show could be better... dolphin show was incredible..a great expirience. people which like sea life would enjoy it a lot.. but it is for all kinds of people. everyone would had very good time.. a great place
This place was a disappointment. It is quite small (though that is not the reason that we didn't like it), the displays are not great, and it is definitely not worth the hype. The dolphin show is mediocre, though the beluga whale show is refreshing. The tropical area is pretty ok.
i visit a lot of aquariums, this is the largest in canada, and well worth the visit. Big tanks, lots of great sightings, espeically the rainforest section. You literally walk through a mini rain forest with butterflies swarming around your face, a sloth sleeping in the corner, and birds flying around. Quite an experience. Perfect for kids and adults.
The only down side about this place is that the size of the Aquarium is not as big as I would have thought. Although I understand that they are undergoing expansion which will be completed in 2007. It is definitely a place to bring the kids along.
Ii was one of the nicest aquariums I've ever been to if not the nicest! The belugas are enchanting and the dolphins are beautiful, but with that aside the collection of fish they have are deffinetly in variety and are spectacular in their origins and bright colors.
I live in California and my family and I are members of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I must say that we were all impressed by the displays we saw at the Vancouver Aquarium. Like the Monterey Aquarium, they specialize in local marine habitats as well as some on the more exotic side. The exhibits are well spaced apart, and I never felt too crowded. The price was reasonable and the atmosphere is cheerful. The marine mammal exhibits are great too and provided a change of pace for the kids.



