No summer vacation in Vancouver is complete without a visit to Canada's largest aquarium—an unforgettable aquatic adventure in the heart of Stanley Park, just steps from downtown! Explore 120+ world-class indoor and outdoor exhibits, meet adorable rescue marine mammals, and come face-to-fin with 65,000+ other incredible animals from around the world.
Add Vancouver Aquarium as a must-sea on your itinerary. Soak up unforgettable vacation memories today!
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Vancouver Aquarium is your all-inclusive ticket to wild wonders from around the world! Trek through the Amazon, where sloths sleep and monkeys leap. Escape to the Tropics to discover vibrant reef life. Explore B.C. waters and journey into the deep sea—without getting wet!
Meet Our ResidentsUncover something new around every corner at Canada’s largest aquarium. From breathtaking indoor galleries to vibrant outdoor habitats, explore 120+ world-class exhibits that bring the ocean’s most extraordinary stories to life.
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What's the best way to stay cool this summer? Getting splashed by a sea lion, of course! From otterly adorable marine mammal programs to majestic jellyfish feedings, Vancouver Aquarium's incredible animal experiences will have you flapping your fins all summer long.
Daily ScheduleEver wondered what a sea star or moon jelly feels like? Quench your curiosity this summer break! Roll up your sleeves and touch a spineless wonder in our interactive Wet Lab, where ocean discovery meets lifelong learning.
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Feel the thrill of the wild in The Great Salmon Run 4-D—an action-packed adventure as the Pacific salmon endures its annual struggle to journey upstream on the coast of British Columbia. The Great Salmon Run is one of nature’s most amazing events as hundreds of millions of Pacific salmon return to the mountain streams in which they were born.
More 4-D ActionCome hang out with nature's most lovable slowpokes! From two-toed sloths to four-toed hedgehogs and even an armored armadillo, Survival of the Slowest is your summer break reminder to slow down and soak it all in. Hurry! Exhibit ends Labour Day.
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Did you know straws can be harmful to wildlife? That's why we've ditched them altogether. We're committed to protecting our environment and have robust onsite single-use plastic elimination programs so you can kick back and sip, guilt-free!
We hope you enjoy taking and sharing images of the many amazing animals that live at the Vancouver Aquarium. See the do's and don'ts when taking pictures!
