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Science WorldvsVancouver Aquarium
Science World and Vancouver Aquarium are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Vancouver Aquarium ranks significantly higher than Science World. Vancouver Aquarium comes in at #3 in Vancouver with praise from 8 sources like Michelin Guide, Time Out and Frommer's.
Science World
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Frommer's
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 3Z7, Canada
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Fodor's "This hands-on science center encourages children to participate in interactive exhibits and demonstrations about the natural world, the human body, and other science topics." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The recently revamped science-and-nature showcase has added tons of new exhibition space and a cool outdoor park crammed with hands-on fun." Full review
Time Out "One of the best destinations on a rainy day for kids of all ages and easily accessible by SkyTrain from Downtown." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"An astounding selection of interactive exhibits make it an ideal way to get better acquainted with science." Full review
Afar Magazine "Science World is pretty exciting before you even get inside, thanks to being housed in a super-cool shiny geodesic dome –which changes colours at night and reflects across the water." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The exhibits within this giant, metallic orb contain enough cutting-edge information and technology to keep pint-size budding scientists engaged." Full review
Frommer's "A must visit if you have kids... it certainly is educational, it’s also way more fun than that." Full review
Vancouver Aquarium
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845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X8, Canada
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Concierge "Visitors with kids should plan to spend at least half a day at the aquarium—it's chock-full of activities and interactive exhibits designed just for children."
Lonely Planet "Stanley Park's biggest draw, the aquarium is home to 9000 water-loving critters – including sharks, wolf eels, beluga whales and a somewhat shy octopus." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Pacific Northwest’s cool waters are teeming with colorful, fascinating sea-life—and the recently expanded Vancouver Aquarium brings these abundant creatures into easy view." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Outposts of the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, these two displays are situated inside Vancouver International Airport. The first, located before security at the domestic terminal on..." Full review
Time Out "There's also a tropical zone and a new interactive area that brings out the marine biologist in young and old alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened since 1956, the Vancouver Aquarium has seen more than 35 million visitors and most have left with a deeper appreciation of Canada's unique aquatic life." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Particularly famous for its fantastic range of sea mammals." Full review
National Geographic "Canada’s largest aquarium and a world leader in conservation efforts; more than 70,000 animals; trainer-led shows include beluga whales, dolphins...hands-on tidal pool; concession stands." Full review
Fodor's "Massive floor-to-ceiling windows let you come face-to-face with beluga whales, sea otters, sea lions, dolphins, and harbor seals at this award-winning research and educational facility." Full review
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Be sure to check out the "4-D" film experience; it's a multisensory show that puts mist, smell, and wind into the 3-D equation.
Condé Nast Traveler "Vancouver is surrounded by water, but the best way to peek at local marine life is at this legendary aquarium." Full review
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Also make sure to stroll through the various galleries, which feature everything from native species to jellyfish to reptiles from the Amazon.
