Shows
Over the last 50 years, the Vancouver Aquarium has grown by leaps and bounds. Step back in time and view our images to see how we have evolved. You can see images of our first educational program to research in the field and conservation in action.
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Here you’ll find a range of images, including students learning at the Aquarium in 1965, Trudeau meeting Skana the killer whale in 1971, and the set of the television series, Danger Bay.
Murray Newman Feeds Moby Doll (1964)
Founding Director Murray Newman feeds Moby Doll, a fish at a net pen near Jericho beach.
Brian Kent
Vancouver Aquarium's First Education Program (1965)
Education supervisor Mical Middaugh engages young minds as part of the Aquarium's first education programs.
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Pierre Trudeau and Skana (1971)
A delighted Pierre Trudeau-then Prime Minister of Canada-feeds Skana, a herring.
Pierre Dow
Killer Whale Sculpture (1984)
Renowned Haida artist Bill Reid's killer whale sculpture, "Chief of the Undersea World", is unveiled as a gift to the Aquarium.
John Seale
Danger Bay (1984)
Danger Bay, a CBC TV adventure story, is shot on location at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Finn Larsen
Nyac (1989)
Nyac is rescued from the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Bob Herger
BC Hydro Salmon Stream Project (2000)
The BC Hydro Salmon Stream Project in Stanley Park opens, a demonstration stream where salmon return each year to spawn.
Danny Kent
Bjossa (2001)
The Vancouver Aquarium decides to end the display of killer whales and moves Bjossa to SeaWorld in San Diego.
Jeff Vinnick
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