Here are 5 festive activities you can do at Vancouver Aquarium this winter (PHOTOS)
With the holidays right around the corner, the excitement for all things festive is really starting to build. What better way to embrace the season than checking out some local events?
From Saturday, November 12, to Monday, January 2, Vancouver Aquarium is hosting its annual Holiday Splash event — and it promises tons of family-friendly fun.Â
From delicious sweet treats to an enchanting jellyfish snowglobe, and even a scuba-diving Santa Claus, youâll be feeling the festive spirit from the moment you step through the doors. Here’s a sneak peek at whatâs in store.
The Polar Express 4D Experience
The aquariumâs 4D theatre, which is always a visitor favourite, will take you on an extraordinary adventure this holiday season with The Polar Express. This new showing tells the story of a doubting young boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
Jelly Snow Globe
Gaze into the Jelly Snow Globe and discover an illuminated underwater world where bright white jellyfish float around, peacefully suspended in serene waters. Here, you can also capture a unique and magical family photograph with a one-of-a-kind holiday backdrop.
Scuba Claus
Santa is coming to town! Only this year, he has decided to ditch the sleigh and take a swim instead. Scuba Claus will be wandering the waters at the Vancouver Aquarium every day until Christmas Eve, at 11 am and 2 pm, sharing some holiday cheer with all who visit. As he swims past you, be sure to whisper your Christmas wishes to him and see if they come true.Â
Deliciously festive eats
Treat your tastebuds to some of the seasonal bites at the aquariumâs cafĂ©. From savoury snacks like grilled apple chicken and brie paninis to sweet surprises like Christmas clownfish cones and holiday cookies, there’s something for everyone. Guests can also grab a warm cup of hot chocolate in a holiday souvenir penguin mug to enjoy as they stroll through the rooms — and there are even free refills!
Holiday shopping in the gift store
The aquarium’s gift shop features a range of souvenirs and other items created by local artists, including Indigenous artists, that are perfect for your holiday shopping. Throughout the season, visitors who purchase stingray stuffies from the gift shop will get 50% off the standard cost, with the money going to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. A perfect stocking-filler for a loved one and a good deed for those in need.
To book tickets to the limited-time Holiday Splash event at Vancouver Aquarium, click here.
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