# Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium, located inside Stanley Park. Home to beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters, and over 50,000 marine creatures. The Amazon Gallery recreates a tropical rainforest ecosystem with free-flying birds, caimans, and piranhas. One of the strongest aquariums in North America for family programming.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
- **Website**: https://www.vanaqua.org
- **Hours**: Daily 10 AM–5 PM Extended hours Jul–Aug.
- **Entry**: Adults $44; Ages 4-12 $27; Under 4 Free.
- **Price tier**: moderate

## Family Amenities
- beluga-whale-viewing
- 4d-theatre
- touch-pools
- amazon-gallery
- outdoor-marine-mammal-areas

## Insider Tips
The beluga habitat is the centerpiece — viewing is from both above and below the water line. The 4D theater (included in admission) is a hit with younger kids. Allow 3–4 hours. Combine with a Stanley Park bike ride for a full day — the aquarium is right inside the park entrance.


## Sources
- [Vancouver Aquarium — Official Site](https://www.vanaqua.org)

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