Events Schedule

Visiting the Aquarium during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, February 12 - 28?
**Show schedule will vary between February 12-28. Regular Hours and show schedule will resume March 1, 2010

Please note: The Vancouver Aquarium will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Thursday February 11, 2010. Check our special notices for more information on Olympic hours and other early closures.

4D theatre shows and feature programs are included in general admission price and have a run time of approximately 15 minutes. Shows are offered daily between 11:00 AM - 4:00PM. Please check the information board for a detailed list of shows on the day of your visit.  

09:30 AM Vancouver Aquarium opens
10:30 AM Family Program
11:00 AM Caring for Dolphins
11:15 AM Sea Otter Talk
11:30 AM Creatures Off Our Coast
12:00 Beluga Family Talk
01:00 PM Dolphin Show
01:30 PM Sea Otter Talk
02:30 PM Discover Reef Sharks
02:30 PM Beluga Family Talk
03:00 PM Spotlight on Seals
03:30 PM Dolphin Show
04:30 PM Sea Otter Talk
05:00 PM Vancouver Aquarium closes; Gift Shop remains open until 5:30 PM.

Weekend & Holiday Schedule (October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)

09:30 AM Vancouver Aquarium opens
10:00 AM Family Program
10:30 AM Beluga Family Talk
11:00 AM Caring for Dolphins
11:15 AM Sea Otter Talk
11:30 AM Creatures Off Our Coast
12:00 PM Spotlight on Seals
12:00 PM Archerfish Feed
12:30 PM Beluga Family Talk
01:00 PM Dolphin Show
01:30 PM Sea Otter Talk
01:30 PM Critter Corner
02:00 PM Beluga Family Talk
02:30 PM Discover Reef Sharks
02:30 PM Dolphin Show
03:00 PM Spotlight on Seals
03:00 PM Frog Feed
03:30 PM Dolphin Show
04:00 PM Beluga Family Talk
04:00 PM Wetlab Exploration
04:30 PM Sea Otter Talk
05:00 PM Vancouver Aquarium closes; Gift Shop remains open until 5:30 PM.

Can't get enough of those scuba divers?
Join us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. On those four days a week, scuba divers will be features in our 11:30 AM Creatures Off Our Coast and 2:30 PM Discover Reef Sharks.

Interested in learning more about a show? Read our show descriptions. 

All shows are subject to change without notice.

Once you arrive, please visit our information board in the Upper Pacific Canada Pavilion for the most up-to-date show time information.

Photographers please note:

You are welcome to shoot still photos, video or film for personal use. Any reuse or reproduction for commercial purpose without written consent of the Vancouver Aquarium is strictly prohibited.

Special Events

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