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The Vancouver Aquarium’s AquaVan, presented by BC Hydro, is one of the Vancouver Aquarium’s most exciting educational initiatives. Home to many local marine species and a variety of props, the AquaVan complements the B.C. Ministry of Education’s curriculum guidelines for K-12. AquaVan educators deliver award-winning aquatic programs, featuring live animals, props and activities, throughout British Columbia and as far as Northeastern Alberta.
Many of the communities visited by the AquaVan are “landlocked,” with no direct access to the sea and its many wonders. Give your students the opportunity to touch a sea star, understand how a barnacle feeds, observe a hermit crab up close and discover the connections among animals, environments and ourselves.
These special programs provides children and families with the chance to get up close and personal with live marine animals, regardless of where they live. It can be a magical experience for young students to be able to touch the marine creatures we bring right to their classroom.
book the AquaVan to lead groups of all ages in a hands-on exploration of marine life.
Our award-winning programs inspire students to discover the wonder of aquatic life in exciting, hands-on learning that features special live animal-oriented activities and fully interactive programming.
To book the AquaVan in your school or community, please call the BC Hydro AquaVan Bookings Administrator at 604-659-3488 or email us at aquavan@vanaqua.org.
Check our tour schedule to see when our AquaVan will be coming to your neighborhood.
| 2012 | |
| January 9 - February 17 | Lower Mainland |
| March 12 - April 20 | Thompson and Okanagan Valleys |
| May 7 - June 15 | Kootenays |
| July 2 - August 10 | TBD |
| August 27 - September 28 | Alberta |
| October 15 - November 9 | Vancouver Island |
| November 19 - November 30 | Lower Mainland |
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