Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre - Vancouver Zoos and Aquarium

  • 845 Avison Way
    Vancouver,British Columbia,CANADA,V6G 3E2
  • +1 604 659 3521
  • www.vanaqua.org
Average Rating
4.0
13 reviews
from 1 source
Yelp
4.0
13+ reviews
Admission:
Adults $19.95 Seniors/ Youths (13-18)/ Students* $14.95 Children (4-12) $11.95 Children 3 years & under FREE
Open Hours:
Winter Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Summer Hours: (July and August) 9:30 - 7:00 pm.,Late June to Sept 1 daily 9:30am-7pm; Sept 2 to late June daily 10am-5:30pm
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
845 Avison Way
Vancouver,British Columbia,CANADA,V6G 3E2
Amenities
  • gift shop
  • strollers available
  • concessions-food available
  • wheelchair accessible
  • restrooms
Description
  • ... Statement The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action. Facts The ... more on Vanaqua.org
  • One of North America's largest and best, the Vancouver Aquarium houses more than 8,000 marine species, most in meticulously re-created environments. In the icy-blue Arctic Canada exhibit, you can see beluga whales whistling and blowing water at unwary ... more on Frommers
  • ... is known to have some of the best underwater wildlife in the world, the only problem is that the waters off the coast can be rather chilly. The Vancouver Aquarium has solved that problem and brought some of British Columbias most interesting ... more on NileGuide
  • ... opened in 1956 and contains 166 displays and over 70,000 animals. These animals range from beluga whales to sea lions, dolphins, and more exotic animals such as caimans and sloths. The Vancouver Aquarium is the largest aquarium in ... more on GeckoGo
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Reviews
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4.0
KC D. 's review

... I think the one in Newport, OR was amazing. Unfortunately Sis and I were there on a holiday weekend, and it was mobbed with kids, ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0

... enjoyed this aquarium when I visited in 1999. I still find the New Orleans aquarium to be the best of the ones I have visited, ... a user of geckogo.com. Reviews from GeckoGo

5.0
Jess C. 's review

... Aquarium! From the minute you approach you can enjoy the sculpture by Bill Reid. Once indoors, there are so many interesting animals ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0

One of my favourite citites in the world. Clean, beautiful and friendly. The Pacific makes the climate very stable. a user of geckogo.com. Reviews from GeckoGo

4.0
Skoosha L. 's review

... I'm with Ali P. Sometimes I get sad going to Zoos and such because the poor animals looked trapped in spaces too small for them. This ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

Directions

Stanley Park, Downtown & The West End

Walking Here The Vancouver Aquarium is a 15 20 minute walk from Downtown. Follow the green signs leading into Stanley Park on the North Side of Georgia Street. Driving From Downtown Vancouver: Drive west on Georgia Street. Continue west past Denman Street. Proceed right into Stanley Park. Follow the signs directing you to the Vancouver Aquarium. Please note: Many of the roads in Stanley Park are one way. Watch for signs. Driving From North and West Vancouver: Take the Lions Gate Bridge Exit on the first right to enter Stanley Park Follow the signs for "Other Park Attractions"Leads you around the park on Park Drive Turn left on Avison Way just past the Info Booth Park Drive is a one-way road system. Please note: Many of the roads in Stanley Park are one way. Watch for signs.

Web Resources
  • Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Homepage: www.vanaqua.org
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