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Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 221 attractions in Vancouver
Traveler Description: This aquarium can arrange for visitors to meet exotic sea creatures, from belugas to sharks.
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Educational site
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife
Address: Stanley Park
845 Avison Way Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Tel: 604-659-3474
Fax: 604-659-3515

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5 of 5 stars
hasile   16 contributions
Merzig
Oct 25, 2009

The aquarium is very nice, although it´s a little expensive - especially wen you have kids. However, we liked it very much. We additionally booked a beluga whale encounter which was an awesome experience! Two hours of touching and feeding a real whale - what else can I say? more

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4 of 5 stars
bqkali   71 contributions
Rochester, New York
Oct 7, 2009

The admission cost was a little steep in my opinion so don't go unless you have time for a full visit and can get your money's worth. The aquarium is small so it gets crowded easily and you will need to allow extra time to get close enough to be able to read the displays at the exhibits. That being... more

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3 of 5 stars
pz169   1 contribution
Ottawa
Sep 3, 2009

Visited in August 2009. We came on Monday and the place was overcrowded. My wife was not willing to fight her way through so she could not get to the displays. Did not see belugas because the line was too long. more

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5 of 5 stars
bcvc   2 contributions
Seattle, WA
Aug 31, 2009

This is an excellent aquarium if you enjoy aquatic life. If you are expecting a theme park-like atmosphere you'll be sorely disappointed. The displays are very well maintained, well designed, and large. I enjoyed that the shows were educational and informative not a side-show of trained sea animals. This aquarium is one of the larger aquariums that I have visited... more

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2 of 5 stars
tipsfromtucson   16 contributions
Tucson, AZ
Aug 1, 2009

My husband, mother, and I visited the Vancouver Aquarium in July 2009 on a Monday afternoon. We had thought a Monday might not be too crowded, but boy were we wrong. We were shoved, stomped on, and had people regularly cut in front of us. Most of this was by very rude children whose parents were letting them run wild.... more

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5 of 5 stars
superbeast   1 contribution
superbeast
Jun 23, 2009

My wife and I went to this aquarium on a weekend trip to Vancouver in June, 09. We went on a Friday, expecting it to be slow, but were quite surprised as MANY schoolchildren were there on a field trip. I'm not sure if this is a regular occurrence on Friday's, but it's something to keep in mind. I would... more

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4 of 5 stars
sarleo   51 contributions
Mays Landing, New Jersey
Jun 22, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

If you're looking for a day of Sea World like shows, you will be disappointed. But, this clean, friendly and well maintained multi-habitat facility is a great find. The buluga whales (along with the new baby) are beautiful to see and so close. The local fish and other aquatic life and displayed in settings that do not cause crowding. We... more

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2 of 5 stars
LorneOKB   12 contributions
Kelowna BC
Jun 12, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

If you have been to Sea World in San Diego then this will be a major disappointment. If not you might enjoy it. more

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1 of 5 stars
cosmo27410   22 contributions
North Carolina
May 20, 2009
0/3 found this review helpful

My wife and I went here from Seattle on our vacation because we heard it was supposed to be the best aquarium, wow it was bad not only it was crowded with the rudest kids in the world, but it was hot, small, and not interesting at all. i would stay away from this at all costs! more

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5 of 5 stars
snowbirdling   17 contributions
north america
Apr 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The Vancouver Aquarium is a fantastic place to spend your afternoon. It is great place to take kids along, or to explore on your own. You will want to spend a few hours here, so be prepared for that. Also, be sure to take note of the different shows that happen, and schedule where you explore based on the show... more

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Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Address

Stanley Park | 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tel: 604-659-3474 Fax: 604-659-3515