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Book Tickets Online And Avoid The Lineups

Purchasing tickets online is a great way to speed up your access to all that the Vancouver Aquarium has to offer.

Note: The Vancouver Aquarium is a self-supporting, non-profit society dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. Your entrance admission supports our conservation and research efforts.

Winter Admission Rates
Effective April 1 - June, 2013

Note: pricing change in effect April 1, 2013.

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Child at Clownfish Cove

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.

Self serve ticket kiosk available onsite to speed up your entry process. Kiosk accepts credit cards only and no coupons.

Winter 2013 Admission Rates  

Effective April 1 - June 21, 2013

All rates include 5% GST

$25

Adult

$18

Senior 65+

$18

Youth (13-18)

$18

Student*

$14

Child (4-12)**

Free

Child (3 & Under)

N/A

Family***

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Summer 2013 Admission Rates 

Effective June 22 - September 2, 2013

All rates include 5% GST

$30

Adult

$23

Senior 65+

$23

Youth (13-18)

$23

Student*

$19

Child (4-12)**

Free

Child (3 & Under)

N/A

* 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.

Accessibility Discounts

Visitors with a disability or special needs can request a 50 percent discount off of the general admissions price, or a free attendant when paying full price admissions. We also accept Access 2 Entertainment cards. Speed up your entry process by purchasing your tickets at our accessibility window.
 
Please Note: Attendants with children under 3 with a disability can request a 50 percent discount off the attendants' general admissions price.
Family Looking at Tank

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.

All rates include 5% GST

Winter 2013 Admission Rates
Effective April 1 - June 21, 2013

$2375

Adult

$1710

Senior 65+

$1710

Youth (13-18)

$1710

Student*

$1330

Child (4-12)**

Free

Child (3 & Under)

 

Summer 2013 Admission Rates

Effective June 22 - September 2, 2013

$2850

Adult

$2185

Senior 65+

$2185

Youth (13-18)

$2185

Student*

$1805

Child (4-12)**

Free

Child (3 & Under)

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.

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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.

Winter 2013 Admission Rates  

Effective April 1 - June 21, 2013


All rates include 5% GST

$16

Adult

N/A

Senior 65+

$1350

Youth (13-18)

N/A

Student

$1150

Child (4-12)*

Free

Child (3 & Under)

 

Summer 2013 Admission Rates

Effective June 22 - September 2, 2013

 

All rates include 5% GST

$20

Adult

N/A

Senior 65+

$1725

Youth (13-18)

N/A

Student

$1550

Child (4-12)*

Free

Child (3 & Under)

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.

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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
Tour Groups

Special Offers

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, Daypass, Employer Pass, Farebox, or FareSaver.

Reciprocal Admission Discounts

Vancouver Aquarium is the first Canadian aquarium partner to reciprocate visitor and member admission discounts with a partnering venue, Ocean Park Hong Kong. Receive a 10 percent admission discount to either facility by presenting the admission ticket stub from the partnering venue.

 
 
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