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Vancouver Aquarium Tickets

Come face to face with sea creatures big and small at this aquarium and conservation center!

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Tickets overview

  • Fish fans are catered for with the chance to get up close to the creatures of the deep

  • People vote the otters as their favorite animals in the aquarium

  • Little kids will love the touch pools, featuring starfish, sea cucumber,s and anemones

  • There's always something to discover in the hands-on lab

  • Booking online in advance is cheaper than paying on the day!

It’s as easy as an ocean breeze to get Vancouver Aquarium tickets. Book in advance and save time on queuing at the aquarium. There are options to buy day tickets, but you can also combine your visit with other local attractions.

Vancouver Aquarium tickets include:

  • Admission to the Vancouver Aquarium, one of Vancouver's top attractions

  • Access to the 4D Theater

  • Access to all animal shows

  • Re-entry with a hand stamp or receipt

  • Children under three can enter for free, just select a free ticket for them

  • Opening hours vary: see up-to-date schedule

  • There is a cafe on-site - Vancouver Aquarium Café serves sustainable seafood and salads

  • All parking in Stanley Park is paid parking. There are many unattended pay stations throughout Stanley Park where you can purchase tickets

  • The FlyOver Canada is very close by, so it’s useful to buy a combo ticket for both attractions

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a great way to continue the fun. You can book a combo ticket for both attractions

  • Take Translink's #19 bus to Stanley Park. Arrive just a 5-minute walk away from the Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium FAQs

Yes! There are several options for food and drink inside Canada's largest aquarium.

  • Bicycle Bistro (open only during the spring and summer seasons)
  • Courtyard Cafe and Coffee Bar
  • Upstream Bar & Grill (open only on weekends and holidays)

Yes! The Vancouver Aquarium is located inside Stanley Park, with lots of parking options nearby.

Paid parking is available throughout Stanley Park, with electric car charging stations located toward Avision Way, as well as wheelchair-accessible sparking spots.

As Canada's largest aquarium (and first public aquarium), the Vancouver Aquarium is definitely worth a visit. With thousands of aquatic species and marine mammals to see, the Vancouver Aquarium is a magical underwater adventure for all ages.

Additionally, the Vancouver Aquarium is a leader in Canadian conservation efforts, namely the Marine Mammal Rescue Program.

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Alfredo,  Canada Canada
31 Oct 2025
Excellent
My family and I loved the aquarium. We visited for the second time this year. The exhibitions are beautiful and the care for the different species is incredible. Every area is carefully and well...
My family and I loved the aquarium. We visited for the second time this year. The exhibitions are beautiful and the care for the different species is incredible. Every area is carefully and well maintained. So worth it the price ticket.
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David,  United States United States
27 Oct 2025
Excellent
Easy to use site that is always available (unlike the Vancouver Aquarium site). Tickets worked fine and were available at a discount price.
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Amber,  United States United States
01 Sep 2025
Good
Very crowded labor day weekend but over all very nice. The otters sealing and seals was so adorable 😍 all the animals critters fish snakes frogs sloth and more are all out to been seen got lots...
Very crowded labor day weekend but over all very nice. The otters sealing and seals was so adorable 😍 all the animals critters fish snakes frogs sloth and more are all out to been seen got lots of great pictures.
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About: Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Vancouver, the aquarium is a center for marine research, conservation, and marine animal rehabilitation.

Vancouver Aquarium

Friday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way, BC V6G 3E2, Vancouver
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