The Aquarium

Welcome to Canada's largest aquarium

As a non-profit organization we continually dedicate our efforts to the conservation of aquatic life. Visit us today.

Conservation

The mission of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is to conserve aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action.

Education

Hands-on-programs that are curriculum-based with a focus on conservation!

AQUAFACT: Do fish sleep? (.. more)

Connecting

View our Beluga Cam or our Otter Cam.

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Research

Since 1956, Vancouver Aquarium researchers have been conducting original studies of habitats and animals in the wild and on-site.

VisitVanAqua.org

All the information you need to plan your visit to the aquarium is at the click of your mouse...

VANCOUVER AQUARIUM NEWS
Introducing the 4D Experience! Opening soon, immerse yourself in our new 4D Experience, a cinematic adventure filled with thrilling sensory effects such as wind, mist, scents (.. more)

VANCOUVER AQUARIUM EVENTS
Sleepover on Saturday July 25th – After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of  (.. more)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Learn more about the Vancouver Aquarium and our animals. Get in-depth answers to questions you may have about (.. more)