Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Not-for-profit aquarium on the Sidney waterfront and the largest on Vancouver Island, home to about 160 species from the Salish Sea. Open daily.
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About
The centre is home to about 160 species, from fish and invertebrates to the plants and animals that make up local habitats. Displays show what lives just off the docks and beaches nearby, helping visitors see the coast in a new way and understand why its waters are worth protecting.
Learning is at the heart of what the centre does. It runs school programs for classes from across the region and offers camps for kids during school breaks, giving young people a hands-on way to explore marine life.
The aquarium is open every day from 10 am to 4:30 pm. It makes a good outing in any weather and pairs well with a walk along the Sidney waterfront, a meal in town or a visit before catching a ferry nearby.
Because the centre is not-for-profit, admissions, memberships and donations all help support its care of the animals and its education work.
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