Visiting Tips

The Best Time To Visit

During winter hours, the quietest times to visit are on weekdays or prior to 12 p.m. or after 2 p.m. During summer hours, the quietest times to visit are prior to 11 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Check the show schedule

Revitalization

Work is currently underway at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, as a part of an approved expansion project. This work includes demolitions, tree removals and new construction. The Vancouver Park Board approved the proposal by the Vancouver Aquarium to remove and replace identified trees as part of the redevelopment, with a replacement ratio of two new trees for every tree removed, as part of its expansion and revitalization plans.

Summer Hours

The Vancouver Aquarium hours of operation will be from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. from July - August 2013.

Winter Hours

The Vancouver Aquarium hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on a daily basis from September 4, 2012 - June 2013. Hours will be extended from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.on Statutory holidays.

Members' Hours

January to June 2013

Weekdays : 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Non-holiday Weekends:  9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.  This includes, a members-only, early opening at 9:30 a.m on non holiday Saturdays and Sundays - 30 minutes before we open to the public.  

We will open for extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. seasonally and on statutory holiday weekends

On every second Saturday of each month, the Vancouver Aquarium holds Super Saturday for our members. This is an opportunity to visit the Aquarium without line-ups, and instead enjoy quiet galleries and specialty programming. We open our doors at 8:30 a.m. for this special members-only event.

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No Smoking Policy

A new city bylaw prohibits smoking in all Vancouver parks. This includes anywhere in Stanley Park, beaches, seawall, trails and public golf courses.

Have A Question?

Please call us at 604-659-FISH (3474) or email us at visitorexperience@vanaqua.org