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Looking for family fun attractions on your trip to Vancouver? Science World and the Vancouver Aquarium are some mighty fine choices indeed.
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Vancouver Aquarium
Located in the majestic Stanley Park and featuring over 60,000 marine wonders that inhabit Canada's coastal waters and beyond, the Vancouver Aquarium is a great place for kids and adults. Meander past playful dolphins, mischievous sea otters, and boisterous sea lions. Discover the Tropic Zone, flourishing with brightly colored fish. See the Amazon Rainforest and a bounty of its mysterious creatures. Peruse the Beluga whale tank and then travel downstairs to the underwater viewing area to peer into the eyes of these magnificent creatures.
If you'd like to get even closer, schedule a one-on-one Beluga whale encounter where you can chat with, pet, feed and even have your picture taken with them. Also, throughout the day entertaining shows are held including: sea lion chats, bird of prey talks, black-tipped reef shark discovery, beluga whale shows and the lives of white-sided dolphins.
(Hours of operation: June 24 - Sept 4, 9:30 am - 7 pm; Sept 6 - June 23, 10 am - 5:30 pm)
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Science World of British Columbia
Entertainment, fun and the fascinating realm of science all in one place - the kids are going to love this one! Create a city of dominoes and watch them all tumble down. Learn how to assemble a mini roller-coaster. Witness the intriguing power of magnets. Test your strength, race a buddy or jump way into the sky at the BodyWorks Gallery. See and incredible barrage of optical illusions unfold before your very eyes. View shows at the OMNIMAX theatre including: Wired to Win, an inside look at how our brains assess and accomplish tasks and adversity; A Rainforest Adventure – Bugs, a glimpse into the life cycles of butterflies; Vikings, a comprehensive study on these fascinating warriors that existed 1,000 years ago. The Science World of British Columbia is truly a remarkable educational experience that must be explored.
