Vancouver Aquarium pausing public programming to focus on transformation, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Finance and Business Development, Vice President, Research and Executive Director, Coastal Ocean Research Institute, Vice President, Development and External Relations. In our efforts to mitigate that impact, we have become a leader in environmental sustainability practices. Today, there are approximately 48 aquariums in North America, only a few of which are in Canada. PO Box 3232 You'll also visit the Treasures of the BC Coast gallery to discover the unique and breath-taking animals that live in BC’s local waters, including the Pacific octopus. Canada V6B 3X8, Ocean Wise at Vancouver Aquarium Please note: The Vancouver Aquarium has paused all on-site public programming and temporarily closed to the public while we focus on transformation. Buy your tickets and view our opening hours here. The ocean is our planet’s life support system. With over 70,000 amazing aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium, what will you see today? 845 Avison Way On your visit, you will also learn about serious conservation issues facing the oceans today, such as ocean pollution and overfishing. It’s also Ocean Wise headquarters, where our scientists, educators and conservation experts do their work, not only to protect our oceans but to inspire others to join us in our mission. We were officially Canada's first public aquarium and opened on June 15, 1956. Browse our directory of useful member business and resources: Copyright ©   The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau, All Rights Reserved. Media Inquiries. After September 7, 2020, the Aquarium will pause all on-site public programming and temporarily close to the public while we focus on transformation. In 1975, we became the first aquarium accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Our vision is a world in which oceans are healthy and flourishing. It’s also Ocean Wise headquarters, where our scientists, educators and conservation experts do their work, not only to protect our oceans but to inspire others to join us in … Did you know that over 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the oceans each year? Our buildings and operations have an impact on the environment and the animals we work to protect whether it be through the use of energy, the generation of waste, or the buying of goods. Email: [email protected] Media Centre: Press releases, press kits, images The accreditation process is an independent verification that we meet or exceed professionally established standards of animal care, education, conservation and research. With over 70,000 amazing aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium, what will you see today? Vice President, Development & External Relations. Less than 10 min walk from Convention Centre: Want the inside scoop? Media Centre: Press releases, press kits, images.