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Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X8, Canada
604-659-3400
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As featured in Vancouver for young kids
Ranked #20 of 152 attractions in Vancouver
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Type: Aquariums, Educational Sites
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: This aquarium can arrange for visitors to meet exotic sea creatures, from belugas to sharks.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Colorado
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33 reviews 33 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I try to visit aquariums in every city I visit, but I was not impressed with this one. Maybe it was just the day and time of visit, but many animals not visible....only 5 penguins. The place is small with a hefty price tag: $25! I did enjoy the white beluga whale, but would not return for another visit. Maybe... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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155 attraction reviews
Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
331 helpful votes 331 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I’ve been here during holidays and term time, during the week and weekends and its always crowded and always popular with parents with children. If you’re looking for quiet time with the fish dream on! If you can enjoy the sounds of happy and excited kids all around you then they will add to the pleasure of the excellent exhibits.... More

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Toronto
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

loved this Aquarium, shame we missed the jelly fish exhibit, it was due to open 2 days after we were there. they have lockers if you need to leave any bags, and many food and shopping options.

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Pacifica, California
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8 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Revisited after >20 years to find lots of renovations going on. Enjoyed the dolphin show, the sea otters, and the Belugas. As it was a school holiday, we were lucky to be early. By lunchtime the place was full of kids and strollers. Good couple hours.

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Manila, Philippines
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We've seen many aquariums and this one in Stanley Park is pretty good. Not the best, but worth a visit if you haven't seen a world-class aquarium yet. If you have seen one though, then this offers nothing new. It's very clean and has a wide array of attractions. The shows, though, leave much to be desired. Other than the... More

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USA
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7 attraction reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A trip to Vancouver is not complete without visiting the Aquarium. Excellent facility and you can tell they care about marine life. Very informative and worth the 2-3 hours you might spend there.

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Tredegar, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This place actually goes above and beyond an aquarium as not only has fish and all sorts of other marine life but has insects, birds, monkeys etc. It's actually quite large and has plenty to do, the 4D show is great for all as they do films from the BBC Earth series which are educational and entertaining for all, and... More

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Toronto, Canada
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We had a great time at the aquarium.My favorite part was the 4D movie. Awesome family friend;ly day trip!

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Belfast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Brilliant day out and certainly a must for any visitors to the city.It wa sreasonably priced considering the many animals and displays there and the day was full of special events such asseal and beluga whales feeding time.The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a very satisfying lunch at the cafe.Even though food was plentiful,there was very... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

loved it! not as big as I thought though, but was impressed with the work they are doing with the Beluga whales and the injured dolphins. Was sorry not to be there for the opening of the new Jellyfish displays and will probably go back to see them if I get back to Vancouver - so many places to see,... More

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