The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.The aquarium covers approximately 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft) and has a total 9,500,000 litres (2,100,000 imp gal; 2,500,000 US gal) of water in 166 aquatic displays.There are a number of different galleries, several of which were built at different times throughout the aquarium's history.
Making The Vancouver Aquarium Accessible To Everyone
We want everyone to enjoy visiting the Vancouver Aquarium. Wheelchairs, walker, and strollers are available free for use during your visit, on a first-come, first-served basis. Walkways, ramps and elevators create easy wheelchair, walker and stroller access throughout the facility. Most of our exhibit videos are captioned, and we also allow accredited trained service and emotional support animals within the Aquarium with the exception of the Amazon Free Flight Gallery. We are fully committed to providing all of our visitors with the opportunity to have the most amazing aquatic adventure! Please ensure that you have proper documentation and identification jacket for your service animal.
Amenities & Services
The following amenities & services are available to make the Vancouver Aquarium as accessible as possible:
Wheelchair accessible tables are available at our café.
Show scripts of our current movie are available at our 4-D Theatre experience. Assisted listening headsets and closed captioning units are also available. Please ask a staff member at the 4-D theatre for use of these amenities.
Accessibility Discounts
Visitors with a disability can request a 50 percent off of the general admissions price, or a free attendant when paying full admission price. We also accept Access 2 Entertainment cards.
Please note: Attendants with children under 3 with a disability can request a 50 percent discount off the attendants' general admissions price.
The 4-D Experience
As British Columbia's only 4-D theatre, this is a one of a kind cinematic adventure filled with stunning visuals and unexpected sensory surprises. 4-D shows are included in the general admission price. Our 4-D theatre includes:
The Wet Lab
Our Wet Lab is wheelchair accessible and a great experience for our visitors with visual impairments, allowing you to get up close with some of our incredible marine life. Check our show times to join us on our next Wet Lab Exploration.
Unsupervised touchpools are available beside the otter habitat.
For Children With Autism
Parents or attendants, prepare your child for an amazing visit at the Vancouver Aquarium with our “photographic preview”.
We want to ensure we provide a safe environment for your visit. In the event that a child under the age 12 or someone with a medical condition or special needs goes missing, we offer a search service to ensure we find your party member safely and efficiently. Please alert a staff member or volunteer right away. They will accompany you to a designated meeting spot and ensure the search protocol is started.
Access Day
Join us Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 to celebrate accessibility.
Sign Language Interpretation students from Douglas College provide American Sign Language-English interpretation for Deaf visitors during select programming on this day. Opportunities for ASL interpreted tours in our Wet Lab will also be available and can be booked upon arrival.
Latest Reviews
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Amee Delmonte
17 Feb 2018
4.0
Parking: 3.0
Accessibility: 4.0
Toilets: 3.0
Staff: 4.0
Read All ReviewsI visited there with my very large wheelchair and found that the access and the staff were wonderful, there was no problem parking with in access to Aquarium. the staff directed us to easier access to enter building. All the exhibits are wheelchair accessible with elevators available for the lower portions of the site. They even had designated wheelchair spots for the shows. There are numerous toilet facilities. Lots of recycling bins, tables to sit and have your packed lunch. Adequate parking – but you have to pay.