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The Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan, Presented by
BC Hydro

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Connecting Communities
To Marine Life

Our hands-on AquaVan programs are designed to inspire the stewardship of all aquatic habitats and encourage the discovery of connections between animals, environments and ourselves. All AquaVan programs supplement the B.C. school curriculum guidelines for K - 12, satisfying a wide range of the Learning Outcomes outlined in the Ministry of Education's Integrated Resource Packages. AquaVan Educators deliver award-winning aquatic programs, featuring live animals, props and activities in schools and communities throughout Western Canada.

Award Winning Programs

  • Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion
  • Eve Savory Award for Science Communication from the Science Council of BC
  • Thomas R. Baines Award for Outstanding Achievement in Educational Programming from the Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (CAZA) 

 
 
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AquaVan Community Programs

Let the award-winning AquaVan make a splash in your community with live animals from the coast of of British Columbia.

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AquaVan Programs

AquaVan programs are designed to inspire the stewardship of all aquatic habitats and encourage the discovery of connections between animals, environments and ourselves.

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Requirements & Fees

To book the AquaVan in your school or community, please contact the Bookings Administrator at 604-659-3488 or aquavan@vanaqua.org.

For Onsite Programs at the Aquarium visit School Programs

 


Upcoming Tour Schedule

Check our tour schedule to see when our AquaVan will be coming to your neighborhood.

2013
January 14 - March 29  Lower Mainland
April 8-26 Thompson and Okanagan Valleys
May 15 - June 21 Calgary and Northern Alberta
August 26 - October 4 North-western BC (Prince Rupert to Prince George)
November 4 - November 22 Sunshine Coast
   
   

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