Vancouver Aquarium 3.8 (reviews)

Dive into another world at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, home to over 70,000 fascinating creatures. Come face to face with curious beluga whales, discover marine mammals from the Pacific Northwest including acrobatic dolphins, sea otters and much more.

Explore the underwater life and watch the playful seat otters, listen to the sea lions and discover more than 30 exhibits ranging from the Tropics to the Arctic. There are so many animals to look at too, including the African penguin, sea otters and plenty of colourful fish! The Canada's Arctic exhibit tells the story of the changes experience by the people and animals. It'll help educate visitors about the melting Arctic and the current impact it has on the wildlife 

The Graham Amazon Gallery will allow you to walk through the South America's tropical rainforest and the Pacific Canada Pavilion spans two levels and features marine life along the waterfront. Watch out for the Sharks!

There's also a wet lab, which is a un interactive learning centre It's open on weekends and will allow the young ones to get hands on with some of the animals too. If you're a marine life enthusiast or simply someone that wants to know more, the aquarium is a fascinating sensory experience for all ages.