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Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 4:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
7 reviews for Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
7 reviews in English
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Review from Hilary G.
6/19/2011 7 photos
I wouldn't necessarily visit Sidney just for this aquarium but there are some pretty displays. It's not large but if you go slowly and check out all the creatures and the open tank, there is a lot to see. A docent pointed out the names of the different fish which was nice of her. There are lots of types of cod, some wolf eels (very cool) and beautiful sea anemones and feather dusters. I saw a swimming scallop for the first time which was pretty cool. You can tour this place in about 45 min - 1 hour.
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Review from Marlena M.
Vancouver, BC
4/25/2011
The first thing we did upon getting to Vancouver Island was the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre in Sidney. Very cool Jules Verne type doorway that does this sort of fake airlock thingy, but all in all not that many fish or displays. Maybe better for kids? But unfortunately, not really very much to it at all.
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Review from Cheryl C Y.
Sidney, BC
6/5/2011
After I went through the centre I went back and got an annual pass. Yes one of the reasons was I want to spend more time there but I'll be darned if I don't get a picture of that elusive octopus he can't stay hidden forever. It would be sad if you went to Sidney and didn't visit especially if you have children..It is a learning experience for everyone
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Review from Brian S.
3/24/2011
I just renewed my membership to this great little aquarium even though I live way down in California and only make it up to Sidney 4-5 times per year. While not the biggest of aquariums, the Shaw Ocean Center has a lot of hands-on exhibits and many helpful guides that will explain everything about what you are looking at. All the exhibits are from the sea that's right off the coast of Vancouver Island, a really cool idea if you ask me. $12 will get you in for the day (you only need a couple hours to see it though), and $22 will get you a year long pass. Enjoy!
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Review from Rod P.
Victoria, BC
9/6/2010
It was a rainy Labour Day Monday so we decided to take the kids on an exploration of Saanich Peninsula. We stopped at the Beacon Landing Restaurant for lunch (3.5 Stars) and then popped over to the Ocean Discovery Centre. It was great for the kids and very interactive.
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Review from Morgan H.
Vancouver, BC
3/29/2010
While vacationing in Victoria, we decided to come up to Sidney for a day and explore. I really liked how everything in this aquarium came from the nearby waters, which made all of it seem more real. I always feel like aquariums take the weirdest sea creatures they can find and put them all in one place, but it was interesting to learn about the ones that I someday may run into. It was a bit small, but there was a petting area which was my favourite and a gift shop that has a book on pirates (my date's favourite). If you're ever in Sidney, I would give this place a visit.
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Review from jim m.
6/30/2011
This was awful. Don't throw your money away. It was a total waste of $50. Frankly the best part of the whole deal was the elevator down from the lobby. This was actually cool. Then you go into two rooms with some OK aquarium sights, but that takes about 5 minutes. After which you are out the money and you are dazed, wondering what happened to the rest of the "museum." This is just a bad tourist trap.
