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    Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
    By: Aquarium du Quebec
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      What to Expect
      The Aquarium is next to the bridges at the entrance to Québec City. Only 15 minutes from downtown, it's also 5 minutes from the major shopping centres: Laurier Québec, Place de la Cité, and Place Sainte-Foy. 

      Picnic Area : Trees, flowers, and a view overlooking the river... The Aquarium is ideal for picnicking. Several areas are available in different sectors. The terrace of Alizé restaurant is also open to picnickers. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on site except where they're for sale. Straws and glass containers prohibited.

      Boutique : Open year-round, the boutique is in the reception building. It offers souvenirs with the colours of the Aquarium and the animals it shelters: decorative items, clothing, jewellery, books, postcards, photos, toys, original and exclusive corporate gifts, etc.

      Strollers and Wheelchairs (free, subject to availability): The Aquarium offers a free stroller and wagon for kids rental service, and a free wheelchair loan service. All sectors are partially accessible with these mobility aids. Available year-round, the service is at the reception building. Subject to availability.

      Nursing room: The Aquarium provides its customers with a functional and comfortable nursing room for mothers and their babies. The nursing room has rocking chairs with nursing cushions, a changing table with mobile, a drawing table for children, and some essential accessories (like sanitizing product). A unidirectional mirror gives parents a totally private view of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec bridge.
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      Departure Point
      Aquarium du Quebec, 1675 des Hotels Ave (Highway 73, exit 132), Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4S3 Canada
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      Operating periods Daily visit

      The Aquarium du Québec is open every day, even on public holidays, except December 25th.

      • June 1 to October 8, 2018: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
      • October 9, 2018 to May 31, 2019: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
      Duration
      1h 30m
      Inclusions
      • All taxes, fees and handling charges
      • Entry/Admission - Aquarium du Quebec
      Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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      Additional Info
      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
      Cancellation Policy
      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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      Amazing Aquarium
      Visited this aquarium with family aged from 8 to 70 years and everyone agreed it was a great experience. Particular favourite was the Walrus in the outdoor pool, and the jellyfish exibition. The chance to put your fingers on the starfish and coral was good. Being able to put…
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      Date of experience: September 2019
      Response from Noémie L, Responsable relations publiques at Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
      Responded 2 weeks ago
      Good afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us further to your visit. We are glad you fully enjoyed our site! We sure hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future! Warm regards, Noémie L Communication Advisor
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      When grand daughter was happy
      Very good location, with exhibitions and demos that makes kids and adults happy. Learning is everywhere. It is unfortunate that the water playground is not that big and not all items were working making the few working busy and crowded. I suggest a little bit more organization…
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      Date of experience: July 2019
      Response from Marie-Eve-BL, Customer service at Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
      Responded Jul 31, 2019
      Hi Mem543, Thank you so much for your visit at the Aquarium du Québec. We are glad to see that you have fully enjoyed our site! Customer satisfaction is really important for us, we are grateful for your comments and suggestions for improvement. We sure hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Warm regards Marie-Ève B. Customer service
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      Fun visit!
      We decided to go to the aquarium since our hotel was so close, and we’re glad we did. Kids loved seeing the arctic foxes and touching the rays and starfish. It was a fun way to spend a drizzly morning, and the only disappointments were that the polar bear exhibit is closed (only…
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      Response from Marie-Eve-BL, Customer service at Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
      Responded Jul 31, 2019
      Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us further to your visit. We are glad you fully enjoyed our site! We sure hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Warm regards, Marie-Ève B. Customer service
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      It was okay
      I do agree with most reviews that this aquarium is okay comparing it to Ripley's or the aquarium in Boston. I did find the grounds and gardens quite beautiful but I find the actual aquarium a little ho hum. I do wish the marine animals had more space. The walrus did seem happy…
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      Date of experience: July 2019
      Response from Marie-Eve-BL, Customer service at Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
      Responded Jul 31, 2019
      Dear SadieFrost8, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us about your day at Aquarium du Québec. As a vision of being a leader in the industry, sincere feedback like you just gave us is definitely welcome. The Aquarium du Québec is CAZA-accredited. CAZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are recognized for their high standards of animal care. CAZA and its member institutions often partner with governement and animal welfare agencies by providing training as well as expert assistance in investigations and in the rehoming of exotic animals. I look forward to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future to regain your trust. Marie-Ève B. Customer service
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      Pleasant couple of hours and jellyfish exhibition excellent
      Our hotel was close by so we chose to visit, the first things you see are the jellyfish and honestly the exhibition is excellent and we spent quite some time there. The other floors are somewhat less interesting although the sea horses are well exposed. There are areas for…
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      Date of experience: July 2019
      Response from Marie-Eve-BL, Customer service at Aquarium du Quebec: A Playground Overflowing with Life!
      Responded Jul 17, 2019
      Dear _mbabraham, I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us about your day at Aquarium du Québec. I was sorry to learn that your day wasn’t entirely to your satisfaction for many aspects as I could read in your survey. As a vision of being a leader in the industry, sincere feedback like you just gave us is definitely welcome. I look forward to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future to regain your trust and demonstrate to you that your unfortunate experience does not reflect our standards of service. Best regards, Marie-Ève. B
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