Vancouver Aquarium
Good for: wildlife, all - families with kids incl, unguided tour, day trip
- Address
- Stanley Park
- Transport
- Website
- Phone
- 604 659 3474
- Price
- adult $20, child $12, concession $15
- Hours
- 09:30-17:00 Sep-Jun, 09:30-19:00 Jul & Aug
Lonely Planet review for Vancouver Aquarium
Stanley Park’s biggest draw, the aquarium is home to 9000 water-loving creatures – including sharks, dolphins, Amazonian caimans and a somewhat shy octopus. There’s also a small, walk-through rainforest area full of birds, butterflies and turtles. Check out the iridescent jellyfish tank and the two sea otters who eat the way everyone should: lying on their backs using their chests as plates. If you feel like treating your offspring, consider a behind-the-scenes tour (from $25), where you’ll learn how to be a trainer. The aquarium has repositioned itself as a conservation center in recent years and it is in the process of expanding its facilities.








