Immerse Yourself In A Sea Of Lights At The Vancouver Aquarium
Dive into the holiday spirit at the Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative, from Friday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 6.
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Local Youth Bring Disney Musical Performances to the Stage
The Children’s Theatre of Richmond Association (CTORA) is excited to announce that their 2018 program runs in November and December with two musical productions from Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. November 24/25 and Beauty and the Beast Jr. December 7/8
A Nightmare In Stanley Park – Celebrate Halloween at Vancouver Aquarium’s After Hours
With goblin sharks, skeleton shrimp, bloodworms, vampire squid, and even ghost gear, the ocean can be a scary place sometimes. Explore the dark side of the ocean this Halloween After Hours event on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. Once the trick-or-treating is over and the kids are tucked in bed, … Read more
COCKTAILS, CANAPÉS AND OCEAN CONSERVATION COMBINE FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL TOAST TO THE COAST
Celebrate ocean wonders on Friday, October 19 at the Toast to the Coast fundraising event in support of Ocean Wise® and Vancouver Aquarium®, presented by CIBC. This anticipated annual event connects food and drink connoisseurs with ocean conservationists for a lively cocktail reception in honour of our ocean. Joined by some of B.C.’s finest … Read more
CELEBRATE SEA OTTER AWARENESS WEEK AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
It’s the most adorable time of the year! Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative, invites visitors to celebrate sea otters during Sea Otter Awareness Week from Saturday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept 30. Watch the six rescued sea otters holding paws, banging their toys, grooming their dense fur, and wrestling one another while learning the … Read more
YOU BETTER WORK, FISH! CELEBRATE PRIDE AT VANCOUVER AQUARIUM’S AFTER HOURS
Get freaky and fabulous at the next After Hours on Thursday, August 9 at Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. High-energy drag performances and shocking aquatic animal sex talks will keep Pride Week vibes strong throughout the evening. Leave the kids with the sitter, dress in your finest drag, grab a drink, and let loose … Read more
What’s NEW at Vancouver Aquarium this Summer
NEW! Walruses Meet charismatic and curious young walruses – Lakina and Balzak – for the first time ever! Visitors can get up close with these iconic Arctic mammals at the new Research Outpost while learning about their cool-climate adaptations like their thick blubber, long tusks, impressive whiskers, and surprising vocals. (As early as this weekend, … Read more
NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM: ART AND MUSIC MERGE FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT UNDER THE SEA
I’d like to be under the sea In an octopus’ garden in the shade He’d let us in, knows where we’ve been In his octopus’ garden in the shade — The Beatles, Abbey Road, 1969 Music, art and magic come together on Thursday, June 21, for Night at the Aquarium, presented by PCL Construction Group. … Read more
Wines for Waves featuring Naramata Bench Wineries Association
We raised a toast to ocean conservation at Ocean Wise and Naramata Bench Wineries Association’s annual Wine for Waves on Friday, April 13 at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Guests had a chance to get the first sips of Spring Wine Releases from Naramata Bench Wineries Association and taste delicious, sustainable seafood from Ocean Wise … Read more
ACCLAIMED ARTIST DOUGLAS COUPLAND GETS RADICAL WITH PLASTIC IN PROVOCATIVE VORTEX ART INSTALLATION AT THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM®
Internationally renowned writer and visual artist Douglas Coupland’s new radical art installation – Vortex – opens May 18, 2018 at the Vancouver Aquarium®, an Ocean Wise® initiative. Vortex is Coupland’s imaginative interpretation of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and an exploration of the artist’s evolving relationship with plastic – a seductive yet sinister medium. The … Read more