One Gift. 70,000 Animals. Countless Memories Together.
Gift An Aquarium Membership
Gift 365 of ocean-sized adventures this holiday season! An annual membership to Vancouver Aquarium makes the perfect gift for animal lovers, curious explorers, and thrill-seekers of all ages.
Best of all? Memberships pay for themselves in as little as 2-3 visits. Wrap up wonder today!
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Platinum Membership
Most exclusive tier, offering the best value for marine life enthusiasts
+ tax
Child, Student and Senior Memberships available.
Exclusive Discounts
Bring-A-Friend-Free Weeks
Bonus Guest Tickets
Includes Printable Gift Certificate
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Included With Your Gifted Membership
365 Days Of Access
From Canadian waters to the Amazon rainforest, there's always some-fin new to discover! Enjoy unlimited Aquarium visits for a full year, with over 120 world-class exhibits and 70,000 amazing animals to explore.
Seasonal Celebrations
From Scuba Bunny and summer break to spooky season and Scuba Claus, there's always something to seal-ebrate! Dive into seasonal festivals, special experiences, and unforgettable memories throughout the year.
Free Guest Admission
Share some marine life magic with your favourite people! Gold and Platinum members receive two Bring-A-Friend-Free entitlements and bonus guest tickets throughout the year. Just one of the many splashy perks of membership!
Supporting Animal Care
Every membership supports marine mammal rescue, research, and education, while helping provide nutritious meals, attentive care, and enriching experiences to over 70,000 resident animals. It's a gift you can feel good about!
Early Morning Access
Members enjoy exclusive early morning access every Saturday! Explore your favourite galleries, wave hello to your animal friends, and enjoy the calmer tides before the crowds roll in when the Aquarium opens to the public.
Member-Only Events
Enjoy monthly Members' Super Saturdays featuring exclusive member-only programs and entertainment, plus get a first look at exciting new exhibits and experiences before they open to the public!
Exclusive Discounts
Members reel in up to 25% savings on Courtyard Café and Gift Shop purchases, VR experiences, and special events like Breakfast With Santa and AquaCamp. Sea and do more for less!
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| Special Rates On Animal Encounters & Behind-The-Scenes Tours | |
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| Exclusive Discounts Redeem on Food & Beverage, Gift Shop, Photo Experience, Select Events |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Perk: Member Early Open Mornings | |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Perk: $5 Off Guest Tickets | |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Perk: Bring-A-Friend-Free Weeks Bring a friend free during select periods—that's two friends a year! |
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| Gold & Platinum Member Perk: Bonus "Swim By Anytime" Guest Tickets Valid for one-time use anytime during your membership year—in addition to Bring-A-Friend-Free Weeks |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: One-Day Digital Photo Experiences ($70 value) Enjoy two full days of unlimited digital photos to capture and download your deep-sea memories! |
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| Platinum Member Exclusive: 50% Off Undersea Explorer VR Experiences | |
Frequently Asked Questions
All gift-givers will receive an e-mail with their downloadable and printable gift certificate attached within 24 hours of purchase. If you haven't received your certificate, please contact our Membership team at members@vanaqua.org
Gift of Membership certificates are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase, but we encourage recipients to redeem it by Dec 31, 2027. Once your loved one redeems the certificate at the Aquarium upon their first visit, their membership will be valid for one year from the date of their first visit.
Please email our Membership team at members@vanaqua.org or contact our Call Centre at 778-655-9554. A member from our team would be happy to kelp!