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Become a Vancouver Aquarium Member today to receive unlimited entry to the largest aquarium in Canada for one full year!
Already a Member? Book your visit by clicking the link below. You can also visit the Current Members page for more information.
Does slow & steady really win the race? Discover the surprising strategies of nature’s slowest creatures with Vancouver Aquarium’s all-new family adventure—opens Feb 7 for a limited time!
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Soak up heartwarming moments this Family Day! When you book a visit between Feb 7-17, get free child admission (ages 3-12) when you purchase regular admission. Vancouver Aquarium members are also invited to bring a friend FREE... because ocean adventures are better when shared!
Learn MoreFrom Feb 14-17, Vancouver Aquarium opens early at 8:00 AM for Members and 9:00 AM for all other ocean adventurers. That's right—you have even more time to connect with the incredible this Family Day!
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Love is blossoming beneath the waves this Valentine’s Day! Nestled in the heart of Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium transforms into a Sea of Love for Nights At The Aquarium, a unique after-hours dining experience for adults.
Learn MoreSwing by our newly renovated Amazon gallery to see what's new! Take in all the lush foliage and waterfalls, discover upgraded animal habitats, immerse yourself in our new simulated thunderstorm experience, and so much more. Unforgettable adventures await in the rainforest canopy... are you ready to start exploring?
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Our fan-favourite sea otter cam is back! Watch our playful otters explore their habitat online before you see them in person during your next visit to Vancouver Aquarium.
Watch NowWe have something for everyone in the family! Here you will find amazing animals, exhibits, experiences, and more.
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Find transportation tips for walking, biking, and more to Vancouver Aquarium.
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!
Our Gift Shop offers fun and memorable aquatic-themed gifts for all ages. We carry a wide range of sustainable products as well as items crafted from B.C. and Canadian artists.
Vancouver’s Water is Better on Tap. We only offer Vancouver’s tap water at the Aquarium – it comes filtered, fresh from the mountains, and is safe to drink. You’ll find dispensers throughout the building – enjoy!
Serving it to you warm, while keeping our kitchen cool. Our kitchen appliances are connected to an energy-efficient exchange loop that redistributes heat throughout the building. We save energy by using the heat already produced in our café to warm galleries like the Amazon.
We only serve shade grown, organic coffee. Buying shade grown ensures our coffee grows under the shade of the rainforest canopy, preventing deforestation, and protecting animals like our Goeldi Monkeys.
All dishware and food waste is composted, and turned into Class A compost that is used to grow certified organic alfalfa and hops in the Lower Mainland.
We only feed our guests sustainable seafood to ensure that our seafood is harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species, and that populations are abundant and resilient.
