Tickets & Hours
Open today
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marvel at marine life. Purchase tickets and find today’s hours – your ocean exploration begins here.
Open today
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marvel at marine life. Purchase tickets and find today’s hours – your ocean exploration begins here.
We're open 365 days a year. Tickets can be purchased in person on the day of your visit or online in advance so you can skip the line. (Online ticket holders can proceed to the express line for quick admission.)
Last entry is 20 minutes before closing time.
Please check the special notices below before you plan your visit!
Give the gift of aquatic wonder by purchasing an E-Gift Card. Our E-Gift Cards can be used for admission to the Aquarium, memberships, animal encounters, birthday parties, sleepovers, cafe and gift shop purchases.
The Vancouver Aquarium will be open from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. over the holiday season with the exceptions below:
Discounted group rates apply to a minimum of 10 paying guests which include Corporate, ESL, Government, Military, Family, or out-of-country groups. Can be applied upon admission; pre-booking is not required, must pay in one lump sum.
Take transit in support of ocean health and receive a $2 admission discount when you display a valid transit pass, such as a Compass Card, Daypass, or FareSaver.
Biking is a great way to get to the Aquarium located in beautiful Stanley Park. Please show your bike helmet to the General Admissions window to receive this discount.
Are you a member of the Military, Canadian or abroad? Please show the General Admission window your Military ID to receive this discount for you and your party.
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.
Go behind the scenes and get up close with aquatic animals. Get to know the Aquarium take an in-depth look at ocean ecosystems.
Need more information?
View our visitor FAQs or email us.