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Vancouver Aquarium

In Stanley Park near its eastern edge. Be sure to visit the Amazon River section for some truly unusual and extraordinary animals. The last weekend in April, there is a salmon release event where you can learn about the Aquarium's new salmon breeding program and get to release and name your own fish.

Address: 845 Avison Way
Hours: Open 10AM-5PM, summer hours 9:30AM-6PM
Price: Adult $38, senior/student/youth $30, child (4-12) $21
Website: vanaqua.org (opens in a new tab)

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