Please note: Visitors and Members must reserve tickets online, in advance. Tickets are date and time specific to control the number of people in the Aquarium.
Make a reservation online to lock in your ticket price! General Admission ticket prices may vary from day-to-day, but when you plan ahead you're guaranteed the lowest price at the time of booking PLUS a timed ticket that secures your preferred entrance time! There’s no better way to explore life underwater with the whole family!
Please see "Special Notices" below about early closures.
In accordance with public health orders, the Vancouver Aquarium no longer requires proof of vaccination.
Please visit our FAQs for more information
Lock in your General Admission tickets early and save with Plan-Ahead Pricing! Ticket prices vary by day. Plan ahead and lock in the lowest price now by selecting your visit date.
Receive unlimited entry to the largest aquarium in Canada for one full year! You'll also enjoy exclusive access to member-only events, special discounts, and more.
Dual & Family memberships available.
Now through January 7, wave to Scuba Claus during his daily dives, snuggle up for family favorite THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4D Experience®, and delight in new seasonal sweets and treats, all surrounded by festive decor and our 65,000 incredible animals.
Visitors with a disability, who purchase a full price ticket, can invite a free attendant to join them and help facilitate their visit. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
The Leisure Access Program is administered by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Please make every effort to arrive at your ticketed entry time. Time ticketing helps us manage flow into the Aquarium.
Once you arrive there is no limit to the time you can stay. Most guests spend about 90 minutes to two hours at the Aquarium.
We recommend that you purchase your tickets online in advance to guarantee your timeslot as we have a limited daily ticket capacity.
If you choose to purchase tickets at the door, please note that we are unable to guarantee entry, depending on capacity. If we are sold out for that day, you may have to reschedule for another day.
It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets in advance to reserve your entry time.
Due to reduced capacity, there are a very limited amount of tickets available at the door. It is recommended you book your tickets online to reserve your time slot.
Because of our limited capacity, all visitors need to book a timed ticket. Please log in with your membership card to reserve your free timed tickets.
As with general admissions tickets, space is limited and we cannot guarantee admission unless it is booked in advance.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other events. We are not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the unauthorized duplication or printing of this ticket. In the event that duplicate copies of this ticket are presented, the Vancouver Aquarium reserves the right to refuse entry to any or all ticket holders. Tickets are not restricted for use by the purchaser only.
