Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park captivates families and nature lovers with over 65,000 animals across 120 exhibits, from playful sea otters to bioluminescent jellyfish. This Canada’s largest aquarium blends education, rescues, and interactive fun like 4D theatre and touch pools, making it essential for all ages. Star Sightseeing offers seamless guided access via city tours, enhancing visits with local insights.
Vancouver Aquarium Key Exhibits
The Pacific Canada gallery features a 260,000-liter tank with octopuses, starfish, and moray eels mimicking Salish Sea habitats. Tropic Zone showcases green sea turtles, clownfish, and black-tip reef sharks in an Indo-Pacific Reef, plus Amazon rainforest frogs and butterflies. New “Survival of the Slowest” highlights slow-adapted animals with hands-on talks, while outdoor sea lions and seals share rescue stories from the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.
Why Choose Star Sightseeing for Aquarium Tours?
- Professional guides explain exhibits, rescues, and conservation during combined city tours
- Comfortable coaches with AC, USB ports, onboard washrooms, and downtown hotel pickups
- 45+ years expertise in Vancouver, earning top ratings for family-friendly reliability
- Eco commitment: Carbon neutral goal by 2030 with electric fleet expansion
- Packages bundle Aquarium entry, Stanley Park stops, and flexible family scheduling
Star Sightseeing delivers hassle-free access, positioning as Vancouver’s premier tour for Aquarium explorers.
How to Visit Vancouver Aquarium in One Day
- Pickup from Vancouver hotels (9 AM); short drive to Stanley Park entry
- Explore Pacific Canada tank, jellyfish, and touch pools (1-2 hours)
- Catch sea otter enrichment or 4D Octopus film; lunch at café
- Visit Tropics, Amazon, and new slow animals exhibit
- Outdoor sea lions/seals; return by 4 PM with park highlights
This aligns with Star Sightseeing’s Vancouver City + Aquarium Tour, year-round with seasonal family specials.
Practical Information for Visitors
- Open daily 10 AM-5 PM; allow 3-5 hours onsite
- Tickets: $42 CAD adults, $28 kids (4-12); under 4 free
- Pickup: Downtown hotels; wheelchair accessible (some exhibits stepped)
- Parking: Stanley Park lots nearby; free shuttle from office at 328 Industrial Ave
- Family perks: Strollers ok; breastfeeding areas available
Frequently Asked Questions
- Best for kids? Yes—touch pools, rescues, and Clownfish Cove for ages 8 and under.
- Marine rescues real? Absolutely; centre saves 150+ animals yearly.
- Worth full day? Easily; 30+ exhibits plus shows fill 3-5 hours.
- Rainy day ok? Fully indoor with outdoor covered areas.
- Combo with tours? Star Sightseeing includes transport and timed entry.
Dive into Vancouver Aquarium with Star Sightseeing
Vancouver Aquarium merges marine wonders, sea otters’ play, jellyfish glow, rescue tales, with Stanley Park’s beauty for families and enthusiasts. Interactive Wet Lab and conservation programs deepen connections to ocean life. Star Sightseeing elevates trips with expert guidance and comfort.
Ready to discover Vancouver Aquarium? Visit Star Sightseeing at 328 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3. Call 604-685-STAR or toll-free 1-800-803-9222. Book at https://starsightseeing.com/ for family adventures today.
Unlock sea magic at Vancouver Aquarium with Star Sightseeing, book now for unforgettable family memories.