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Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC

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Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium is an attraction in Vancouver, BC, part of the Vancouver guide. Cost: $50 or more.

845 Avison Way · Vancouver, BC

Why you should go…

The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium and marine science center located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. It houses more than 65,000 animals across 120 indoor and outdoor exhibits, including rescued sea otters, sea lions, sloths and axolotls. The aquarium pairs marine life exhibits with conservation and animal rescue programs.

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