Vancouver wouldn’t be half the city that it is without its extensive roster of parks and gardens. Stanley Park is the centrepiece, one of the largest parks in any urban centre in North America. The attractions within Stanley Park are numerous, and among the most popular is the Vancouver Aquarium, the largest in Canada. From Beluga whales to caiman, jellies to jacks, more than 8,000 creatures from the ends of the earth, and the depths of the sea, call the Vancouver Aquarium home.

Wonder at the mesmerizing red-gilled sea slug and the bizarre face of a shy wolf-eel. Imagine yourself in Tropical Pacific waters surrounded by brightly coloured coral reef fishes. Search through dense jungle foliage to find the amazing red-eyed treefrog. Immerse yourself in the unexpected richness of the Canadian Arctic. Meet the Amazon’s green anaconda and pink-toed tarantula. Delight in the astounding variety of B.C.’s spineless wonders, from giant Pacific octopi to red rock crabs. Plunge under the swamp bubble and glimpse a frog’s eye view of wetland creatures. Discover the blacktip reef shark’s hunting ground in the Micronesian lagoon exhibit.

The Pacific Northwest: See a playful sea otter busily clean his fur, while an octopus glides silently from crack to crevasse. In the North Pacific Habitat, scuba divers feed hungry halibut, and harvest fast-growing kelp.

Arctic Canada: The creak of ice and the eerie language of whales surround you as you submerge into this cold blue world. Come face-to-face with curious beluga whales or satisfy your own curiosity about our fragile northern environment with fascinating interactive exhibits.

The Amazon Rainforest: Scan the steamy jungle for the brilliant scarlet ibis and snoozing sloths. If the sky darkens and you feel the rumble of thunder, don’t worry. It’s just one of the hourly rainstorms that is created. Stand back and watch how the animals react as they sense the approaching storm.

See Lions: Yes, Steller sea lions at the Vancouver Aquarium. Put yourself in the shoes of a marine mammal researcher trying to solve the puzzle of the disappearing Steller sea lions. The boisterous sea lions at the Vancouver Aquarium are part of an international research project designed to uncover the answer to this challenging puzzle.

The Indonesian Reef Exhibit: Step inside a living rainbow. Indonesia’s Bunaken National Park, home to world famous dive sites, is re-created behind a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window.

See brilliant angelfish dart for cover in the reef, and learn why coral environments are in danger. Continue your adventure in the Tropical Pacific Gallery. It’s like scuba diving in Hawaii or Australia without getting wet, just watch out for the blacktip reef sharks.

Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC
V6G 3E2

Info-line: 604-659-3474
Phone: 604-659-3400
Fax: 604-659-3515

Mailing Address:

Vancouver Aquarium
P.O. Box 3232
Vancouver, BC
V6B 3X8