It’s all butterflies at the Vancouver Aquarium right now until the end of September. The beautiful Costa Rican visitors can be found at their Amazon Gallery. Several exotic species can be found, such as the Cream-Spotted Tiger Wing Butterfly, or the Postman Butterfly. If you’re lucky (or if you’re wearing a bright shirt), They may…
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Art and Music Come Together for a Magical Night at the Vancouver Aquarium
A whimsical aquatic wonderland awaits at the Vancouver Aquarium on June 21 for Night at the Aquarium. A multi-course dinner, live entertainment, and live action will come together in support of Ocean Wise’s conservation, research, and education programs. Guests will enjoy cocktails and canapes Ocean Wise approved crafted by partner restaurants including Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar, Market…
Calendar of Events – February 2018
The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival – Jan 20 – Feb 14, 2018 The Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival returns this month bigger and better than ever. Yet even after 8 seasons, it remains a truly local celebration, as no commercial chocolate manufacturers or national coffee chains dominate the program. For its fans from around the world…
Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise® Pop-Up Returns For Second Year During Dine Out Vancouver
Attention seafood lovers! Back by popular demand, the Ocean Wise® Pop-Up Café returns to Vancouver Aquarium during the Dine Out Vancouver Festival. This year, diners can enjoy one of two seatings in the transformed bistro-esque Aquarium Café on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings throughout the Festival, which runs from Friday, Jan. 19 to Sunday, Feb….
5 Reasons to Visit the Vancouver Aquarium this Holiday Season
The Vancouver Aquarium is one of my favourite spots in the city. This world-class facility houses several exhibits and focuses on the conservation of marine life. So why should you visit the Vancouver Aquarium this Christmas? Here are 5 reasons: 1. Sleepover at the Aquarium On Saturday, December 30, the Aquarium is hosting a family…
Party with the Fishes as Vancouver Aquarium’s Gala Night returns
The Vancouver Aquarium sure knows how to throw a party, and this year, their signature event, Night at the Aquarium, will have a very Canadian theme. Our country is turning 150 year young in July, and on Thursday, June 15, foodies, wine lovers, and ocean ambassadors alike will celebrate Canada and its incredible coastlines at this award-winning gala fundraiser that…
Chester the False Killer Whale – a Year Later
Last summer a baby false killer whale was found on Chesterman Beach. Too young to swim, and with no mother in sight, the odds looked grim. Thanks to the efforts of the team at Vancouver Aquarium, “Chester’s” story has a happy ending. “Chester was washed up on a beach on Vancouver Island and was sited by a locals…
Mary in Vancity 