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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is an attraction in Sidney, BC, part of the Vancouver guide. Cost: under $25.

9811 Seaport Place · Sidney, BC

Why you should go…

The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a not-for-profit aquarium at 9811 Seaport Place in Sidney. You can take a self-guided visit through its exhibits on the local sea and join the daily programs, and the centre also hosts special events and lectures. In the fall and winter season it opens 10am to 4:30pm and is closed on Wednesdays, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

  • #aquarium
  • #marine life
  • #salish sea
  • #sidney
  • #kids

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