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General Admission

The Vancouver Aquarium is suited to all ages and interests. Come and be inspired by our incredible marine life, knowing that your entrance admission supports our many conservation and research programs. Tickets can be purchased online, on the phone at 604-659-3552, or in person.

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* A student is anyone 18 years and older with a valid student card from any post-secondary education institution. Students must show their current student ID on the first visit.
** Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult or guardian aged 13 or over. The Vancouver Aquarium reserves the right to verify the age and identity of any unaccompanied minor or young guardians.
*** Families can save by purchasing a Family Membership. Visit the Membership page for more information.

Group Rates

General group rates apply to a minimum of 10 paying guests. These rates also apply to all groups from the following areas: Corporate, Association, Convention, Government, Military, Religion, Film Industry, Social, Medical, ESL, Union, Senior, Local, Family, or out of country groups.

Pre-booking is required. Please contact the booking office at 604-659-3552 or email programs@vanaqua.org. Group bookings must be made well in advance- same day bookings are not available.

* A student is anyone 18 years and older with a valid student card from any post-secondary education institution. Students must show their current student ID on the first visit.
** Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult or guardian aged 13 or over. The Vancouver Aquarium reserves the right to verify the age and identity of any unaccompanied minor or young guardians.

Schools, Youths & Camps

Group rates apply to a minimum of 10 paying guests. Supervisors receive one free entry for every 5 paying students in Grades K to 12. International School groups will be charged the General Group rate.

Pre-booking is required. Please contact the booking office at 604-659-3552 or email programs@vanaqua.org. Group bookings must be made well in advance—same day bookings are not available.

* Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult or guardian aged 13 or over. The Vancouver Aquarium reserves the right to verify the age and identity of any unaccompanied minor or young guardians.

Tour Groups

This section is intended for tour operators. Group bookings can be made Monday – Friday at 604-659-3552 or 1-800-931-1186. Volume incentives are available. For more information, please contact our Sales Manager at 604-659-3571 or lila.blair@vanaqua.org.

Your group experience will include:

• Exclusive tour group drop off area and meeting area
• Paid motorcoach parking adjacent to the Vancouver Aquarium
• Complimentary General Admission for the Tour Escort/Driver
• Complimentary snack voucher for Tour Escort/Driver
• Multi-lingual visitor map

Save $2 On Admission

We encourage visitors to TravelSmart and support our conservation efforts. Receive a $2 admission discount when you display a valid transit pass, such as a FareCard, Employer Pass, Farebox, or FareSaver. Local visitors entertaining out-of-town guests may also receive a $2 discount using the DayPass—$9, or $7 for seniors, children and students with a valid GoCard.

Disability Discounts