Vancouver Aquarium

Bring a water bottle, a waterproof camera, possibly waterproof clothes (though you will be warned when your in the “splash zone” during shows) and possibly your own food.

I used to have a membership to the Aquarium (unlimited access) and it pays for itself after just a few visits. It’s a wonderful place to visit, rain or shine (many exhibits are indoors) but the food is expensive. The Aquarium is a research facility, though, so it’s not like your money is going nowhere; there are usually animals in the process of being rehabilitated (see otters rescued from oil spills for example) and marine behavior is also studied, so it’s very worthwhile.

Spend a weekend in Stanley Park, and make sure one whole day is spent in the Aquarium.

They were shooting, “Josey & the Pussycats” and the location was there. I just remember hanging out there when they didn’t need me and seeing the huge fish.

One of the nicest aquariums to which I have ever been. It was a bit crowded, but the presentation of the animals was excellent, particularly of the jellyfish (loved the moon jellies) and the belugas…how spectacular! I would encourage others to put visiting this aquarium in their top 3 if visiting Vancouver..I want to go back already!

BELUGAS!!!!

Believe it or not, even though I grew up on Vancouver Island, and made frequent trips to Vancouver, I have not yet managed to visit this site. Just recently, my step-son (with his biological mother) — for his first trip out of the Yukon Territory — got to go, and loved it. My other step-son has not yet been. When we go home to visit my parents next, I intend to take him (and his brother, and father.)