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Experience An Amazing Event

The Aquarium’s celebrated fundraising events offer many opportunities to support us, from buying tickets to sponsorship to prize donation. Attending these events is a fantastic opportunity to experience the Aquarium galleries in a whole new way. Your support goes towards our programs, which are all built around a single mandate: protecting and conserving our fragile marine environments, now and forever. Our vision is a sustainable world, where aquatic life is diverse and flourishing. 

Events

Annual & Upcoming Events

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After Hours

Experience the peace and tranquility of our galleries. This adults-only evening includes special programming and behind-the-scenes tours.

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Hugs & Fishes Sleepover

Why not do something different with your special Valentine? Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2012 for a unique sleepover.

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Limited Edition 25-cent Orca Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint will be hosting a coin exchange at the Vancouver Aquarium to promote the newest addition to its Legendary Nature series

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Ninth International Aquarium Congress

The Vancouver Aquarium has been selected to host the ninth International Aquarium Congress in 2016.

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Dreamnight

Dreamnight is a special opportunity for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to visit the Aquarium. This year, 500 children were able to interact with our marine creatures in an unforgettable evening.

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Ocean Wise™ Seafood Chowder Chowdown

Overfishing is the biggest threat to our oceans today. Join us on November 23, 2011 at our annual Ocean Wise Seafood Chowder Chowdown and support the Vancouver Aquarium’s efforts to keep our oceans healthy. 

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Travel Program: Haida Gwaii

For forty years, the Vancouver Aquarium has led world-wide expeditions, seeking discovery, discourse and delight in the natural world. Join us as we travel to the incredible archipelago of Haida Gwaii in 2012.

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Travel Program: Antarctica

Antarctica is a world-class destination for adventurous travelers. On this expedition we will visit over 24 varied and stunning stops on the journey.


Annual Galas

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Night At The Aquarium

Thank you for making 2011’s Night at the Aquarium our most successful signature gala fundraiser yet by raising over $350,000! For more than 50 years, the Vancouver Aquarium has been one of the community's most unique special-event venues. One hundred percent of all proceeds go to the Aquarium's education and conservation activities.

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Toast To The Coast

The Vancouver Aquarium hosts its annual wine-tasting and food-sampling event, Toast to the Coast, this year on November 4, 2011. Experience restaurants such as: The Granville Room; Provence Mediterranean Grill; Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company and the Manhattan Restaurant. Funds raised will benefit Aquarium education and conservation initiatives.


Member-only Events

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Super Saturdays

On every second Saturday of each month, members can attend Super Saturdays. We open an hour early so that can enjoy no line ups, quiet galleries and specialty programming.

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Under the Sea Exploration Series: Adult Education

Join us for an intimate, adult-only Aquarium after-hours exploration of the galleries, animals, and behind the scenes. Participate in educator-led programming designed to provide deeper knowledge and appreciation of aquatic animals and ecosystems.

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Twilight Tuesday

Twilight Tuesdays provide a unique opportunity for our members to join us for a fun-filled evening after hours. Enjoy special entertainment, visit our Wet Lab for some hands-on exploration and learning or get creative at our craft and face painting stations.


 
 
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