Tours and Tickets to Experience Vancouver Aquarium

Q: What’s the best way to experience the Vancouver Aquarium?

There are plenty of ways to experience the Vancouver Aquarium. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Vancouver/Vancouver-city-Tour-with-all-attractions/d616-130654P40" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Vancouver City Tour With All Attractions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Kamloops/GPS-Guided-Audio-Driving-Tour-between-Kamloops-and-Vancouver/d22562-214606P39" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Between Kamloops and Vancouver</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Vancouver/Web-Based-Walking-Tours-of-Stanley-Park/d616-372612P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park </a></li></ul>

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Vancouver Aquarium in 2026?

General admission to Vancouver Aquarium ranges from CA$39.95 to CA$55.20 for an adult ticket, depending on the day and season. Reduced-rate tickets are also available for children (ages 3 to 13), seniors (age 65 and over), and students. Children under 3 can visit for free.

Q: Where is the Vancouver Aquarium located, and how do I get there?

Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park at the north end of the downtown Vancouver peninsula. It’s about a 5-minute drive or a 20-minute walk from downtown, or you can hop on Translink bus 19 to Stanley Park, which will drop you within a 5-minute walk of the museum.

Q: Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Vancouver Aquarium?

No, but it’s recommended. Purchasing tickets in advance allows you to search for the lowest price tickets for your chosen dates, and you’ll be given a timed entrance slot to ensure that you don’t waste time waiting in line. Popular dates and times, especially during the school holidays, may sell out.

Q: How long does it take to visit the Vancouver Aquarium?

While you can take in the highlights of Vancouver Aquarium in 90 minutes, most visitors spend between two and three hours. There’s plenty to see, including 120 indoor and outdoor exhibits, a 4D theater experience, a large gift shop to browse, and three dining options to choose from.

Q: What animals can I see at the Vancouver Aquarium?

More than 65,000 sea creatures call the Vancouver Aquarium home, ranging from snakes and sloths to turtles, sea lions, and caiman. Follow the sea otters swimming around their purpose-built habitat, watch seals lounging on the rocks, spot blacktip reef sharks in action, and see axolotls, octopi, and stingrays.

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Discover the wonders of the oceans with this skip-the-line Vancouver Aquarium admission ticket. During your visit, admire more than 65,000 different animals from various marine ecosystems. Watch interpreter-led animal presentations, explore interactive exhibits, meet sea otters and sea lions, and learn about the aquarium's rescue and rehabilitation work. You also have access to a 4D movie theater and interactive pools.

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Vancouver Aquarium Admission Ticket

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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver

Learn as you travel with this audio tour of the Coquihalla and Trans-Canada Highway. Learn about the history of the Rocky Mountains, the Indigenous people of the region, and the flora and fauna around you. Take your time on the drive between Kamloops and Vancouver and stop when, and where you like; the experience is flexible, and offers trivia questions to keep you engaged during the tour.

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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver

Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours

from $8

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Vancouver city Tour with all attractions

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Vancouver city Tour with all attractions

Free Cancellation
6 to 7 hours

from $417

Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park

Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready. 100% Human Generated. No AI Content. Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city. Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals. Routes are available in English and French Audio is English only Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available

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Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tours of Stanley Park

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $12

Vancouver Aquarium

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Know before you go

The Aquarium is open 365 days a year.
The Aquarium is located within Stanley Park. Parking can get busy in the summer, so . We recommend consider walking, taking public transportation, biking, or riding the hop-on, hop-off bus into the park.
Admission includes access to daily animal presentations, interpreter-led programs, the 4D Theatre experience, and the Wet Lab. Book a ticket with Express Line access for an even smoother visit.
Plan to spend between 2–4 hours exploring the indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Bottled water is not sold at the aquarium. Bring along a reusable water bottle to fill at stations around the site.
The aquarium is fully accessible and suitable for visitors of all ages. Sensory Comfort Kits are also available at Guest Services.
Food, beverages, and gift shops are available on-site.

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