Zoo & aquarium · Vancouver
Vancouver Aquarium: free entry days, tickets & hours
Canada's largest aquarium, inside Stanley Park, with sea otters, sea lions, an Amazon rainforest gallery and BC coast exhibits.
Independent guide, not the official Vancouver Aquarium website. Official links are under Sources.
Vancouver Aquarium is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: toddlers under 3 (no ticket needed); attendant for a visitor with a disability who buys a full-price ticket.
- Otherwise: adult (13-64), timed ticket, from — $41.95.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free attendant for a visitor with a disability who buys a full-price ticket: book a free timed slot in advance.
- The B.C. Wild Coast exhibit is temporarily closed for inspection (October 2026).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for toddlers under 3 (no ticket needed) | children under 3 | — | No |
| Free forFree attendant for a visitor with a disability who buys a full-price ticket | carers of visitors with disabilities | Tickets must be bought online in advance. The Access2 card is accepted. | Yes |
Official prices
Vancouver Aquarium ticket prices
| Adult (13-64), timed ticket, from — Date-based pricing $41.95-$57.95 including tax. Child (3-12), student and senior tickets cost less. | $41.95 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (13-64), timed ticket, from). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Vancouver Aquarium
Timed-entry ticketVancouver Aquarium: Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 1.9k reviewsfrom $52
Skip-the-line ticketVancouver Aquarium: Skip-the-Line Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 208 reviewsfrom $52
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Daily 10am-5pm; hours subject to change.
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada
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FAQ
Vancouver Aquarium: common questions
Is Vancouver Aquarium free?
Vancouver Aquarium has no free entry for everyone. Also free: toddlers under 3 (no ticket needed); attendant for a visitor with a disability who buys a full-price ticket. Otherwise the official ticket costs $41.95.
Who gets free entry to Vancouver Aquarium?
Children under 3. Carers of visitors with disabilities — tickets must be bought online in advance. The Access2 card is accepted..
Do I need to book for free entry to Vancouver Aquarium?
Yes — free entry still requires a reservation in advance.
How much is a ticket to Vancouver Aquarium?
Adult (13-64), timed ticket, from costs $41.95 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- vanaqua.org/visit/tickets/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- vanaqua.org/Visit/Accessibility · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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