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SPECIAL SHOW

Whales Of The North
On Now Through February 29

Learn about the amazing lives of majestic beluga whales, as well as the Arctic’s changing ecosystem and how it affects grey whales, killer whales and other wildlife in our new live presentation.

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SPECIAL EVENTs

After Hours
Thursday, March 1, 2012

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

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REsearch

Whale And Dolphin Research

The Vancouver Aquarium’s whale and dolphin research program is widely known and respected around the world. Our ground-breaking research on killer whale ecology, social structure and conservation is helping protect these magnificent creatures. You can support and participate in some of this exciting research.

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The Vancouver Aquarium is a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.

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HOURS

9:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.

Doors close at
4:45 p.m.

  • Diving at the Vancouver Aquarium, by the Numbers
    By Jeremy Heywood, Vancouver Aquarium diving safety officer Using both SCUBA and surface-supply diving equipment, 55 staff and volunteer divers from seven different...
  • Out of Sight, Out of Mind?
    From a young age, we hear the adage “out of sight, out of mind.” Yet as we get older, we realize that this is not always true, and that we should keep in mind...
  • Young Black Rockfish are Hiding Everywhere!
    That’s exciting, if you’re Dr. Jeff Marliave scuba diving off West Vancouver’s Lighthouse Park. He and members of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Fish Research team saw dozens of...
  • “Be Happy” and Support Our Oceans
    Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program has teamed up with seven other conservation organizations across North America to launch Be Happy, a social media activation to help...
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Whales Of The North

Whales Of The North

Our special new beluga show, on now until February 29.
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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Up to 40 per cent of a beluga’s body is blubber.
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