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Allow your guests to connect to the natural world by hosting your event at the Vancouver Aquarium. We provide you with a number of options that allow you to choose which area of the Aquarium best suits your event needs, such as by the number of guests and the seating style. Each of these areas will provide your guests with a clear view of fascinating marine creatures. Contact our Catering and Events department to find out more or to book your event now.
Phone: 604-659-3456
Email: cateringandevents@vanaqua.org
Regardless of which area of the Aquarium your event is held in, your guests will have an incredible and memorable experience. Choose if you want your guests to be seated in front of the Canada’s Arctic gallery and have our beautiful beluga whales swimming freely behind them, or introduce them to the giant octopus and other incredible marine life in the Treasures of the BC Coast gallery. View some of our floor plans to see how your event might look.
* Note that the Amazon Rainforest is the only gallery not included in an Entire Aquarium rental.
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 1,400 |
| Standing Reception | 1,000 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 380 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 800 |
| Standing Reception | 600 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 280 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 500 |
| Standing Reception | 375 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 250 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 500 |
| Standing Reception | 350 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 140 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 300 |
| Standing Reception | 200 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 140 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
*Please ask your Event Planner for booking policies
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 300 |
| Standing Reception | 250 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 110 |
| Plated Dinner | On Request |
| Dining Option | Guest Capacity |
| Cocktail Reception | 150 |
| Standing Reception | 130 |
| Seated Buffet Dinner | 100 |
| Plated Dinner | 120 |
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