Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium ( officially Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, also Vanaqua ) is an aquarium in the Canadian city of Vancouver. It is located in Stanley Park and is one of the most important destinations for tourists. The aquarium is operated by a non-profit organization that receives no government funding. It is the largest aquarium and marine biology research center in Canada. The 9000 square meter site is owned by the city and is managed by the municipal parking authority.

To visit include dolphins, sharks, beluga whales, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and sea otters. A total of around 300 species of fish, thousands of invertebrates, 56 species of amphibians and 60 mammals and birds.

The opening took place on 15 June 1956 which Vanaqua is the oldest publicly accessible aquarium Canada. It is now the largest in the country and one of the five largest in North America.