Aquarium ・ Canada ・ Ucluelet

Ucluelet Aquarium

Canada's first collect-and-release aquarium, showcasing local Clayoquot Sound marine life through touch tanks and seasonal, hands-on exhibits.

Access
Located at 180 Main Street, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0.
Opened
2012 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 14 years of history

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Exterior of Ucluelet Aquarium
Photo: Shaundd / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationCanadaUcluelet
Opened2012 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Touch tanks

    Hands-on exhibits where you can touch live marine animals such as barnacles, sand dollars, and shellfish. Source

  2. Collect-and-release model

    Animals collected from the local bays are exhibited for the season and released back into the ocean afterward — the first such model in Canada. Source

  3. Exhibits that change with the seasons

    Fish and crabs are on display year-round, but some animals, such as octopuses, rotate with their growth and the season. Source

Access

Located at 180 Main Street, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0. Source

Hours and Admission

HoursDaily 10:00–17:00. Source
AdmissionAdults CAD 18.00, youth (4–17) CAD 11.00, students CAD 13.00, seniors (65+) CAD 16.00, ages 3 and under free. Annual passes: adults CAD 54.00, seniors CAD 48.00, students CAD 36.00, family CAD 174.00. No advance online sales; tickets are sold on the day only. Source

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FAQ

Is there a touch tank?
Yes. You can touch barnacles, sand dollars, shellfish, and more. Rules include touching with one finger only (the pinky finger) and not lifting animals out of the water. Source
Can I bring my pet?
Only certified service animals are admitted; ordinary pets are not accepted for safety reasons. Source
Can I buy tickets in advance?
There are no advance online sales; general admission is first come, first served on the day. Source
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What are the hours?
During the season, March 1 to November 30, the aquarium is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Source
What animals can I see?
Fish and crabs are exhibited year-round, but whether some animals, such as octopuses, are on display depends on their growth rate and the season. Source

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