Ripleys Aquarium of Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a fun and educational experience the entire family will love
One of Toronto's newest and most popular attractions, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is located right in the heart of Toronto's downtown core at the base of the CN Tower. This impressive aquarium, which first opened to the public in October 2013, immediately became one of the city's premier attractions. Your visit is sure to be a memorable experience.
Within the walls of this 135,000 square foot attraction visitors will be able to discover and observe and incredible 16,000 exotic ocean and freshwater creatures representing in excess of 450 species. The exhibits are divided into nine different main galleries. Each gallery has its own unique features such as the wave maker in the Canadian Waters Gallery.
You will be amazed as you travel nearly 100 metres along a moving walkway surround above and on both sides by a ¾ million gallon Dangerous Lagoon. From here you will be able to observe sand tiger sharks, green sawfish and many other species from the perspective of an undersea diver.
In the Planet Jellies exhibit you'll be captivated by the brilliantly beautiful displays of jellies backlit by various colours of lighting. Feel for yourself what some of the skin textures feel like when touching creatures of the sea in the Shoreline Gallery or educate yourself with The Life Support Systems Gallery that teaches you about the water quality plus many more real issues that are dealt with behind the scenes. When visiting the Rainbow Reef Gallery relish in all the brilliant luminous colours of the tropical fish that will dazzle you when you first enter and enjoy the interactive dive performances showing every second hour.
Other permanent exhibits include a tropical reef tank, the Great Lakes exhibit and exhibits representing both the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean. There will also be a rotation of temporary exhibits helping ensure something new to see during repeat visits.
Ripley's Aquarium goes well beyond the role of entertanment as it also places a major focus on conservation programs and education.
The aquarium also has a gift shop that carries lots of unusual gifts as well as a Café with food that is sure to satisfy the whole family.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. Visit the official website for details.Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada
Phone: (647) 351-3474
Official Website: Ripleys Aquarium of Canada
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Reviews
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out of 5 Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto is an incredible place to visit, and I truly loved my experience there. The opportunity to see such a wide variety of fish and marine species up close was absolutely fascinating.
The exhibits are thoughtfully designed, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life in a way that’s both educational and entertaining. It’s clear that the team puts in a ton of effort to ensure the animals are well cared for, creating an environment where they thrive and appear lively and happy.
From vibrant coral reefs to interactive touch pools, the aquarium offers something for everyone, whether you’re a marine enthusiast or just looking for a fun outing. It’s an engaging experience for kids and adults alike,. If you’re in Toronto, this is a must-visit destination!
Pj - in the last week
Incredible and magical experience, every time. It's well worth the money no matter what age you are. The staff is super friendly. I was particularly fascinated by the sea dragons, seahorses, and the life stages of the jellyfish. Absolutely loved the opportunity to touch the rays. And loved the shark tunnel with the moving sidewalk so everyone could get a great view. A must-see while visiting Toronto in my opinion!
Kate Prescesky - in the last week
We visited the Toronto Aquarium recently and had a great time overall, but our experience didn’t start off smoothly. When we arrived to buy tickets, we found out that our 15% Presto discount couldn’t be applied because it was after 5 pm. This wasn’t mentioned online, and we were only informed in person when we were about to purchase the tickets. It was frustrating because we felt that this information should have been made clearer upfront.
That said, once we were inside, the aquarium was absolutely stunning. The variety of marine life on display was impressive, and the exhibits were beautifully designed to make you feel like you were in different underwater worlds. Walking through the glass tunnel with sharks and stingrays swimming overhead was a highlight. The interactive areas were also a lot of fun and made the visit both educational and enjoyable.
Despite the issue with the discount, we really enjoyed our time there. The aquarium is definitely worth visiting
Estefani Tito - a month ago
Super amazing time at the aquarium, very fun walking through and spent about 2 1/2 hours there! Did the motorized pathway 3 times to fully enjoy all the aquatic life. Was an absolute treat to see the Great Pacific Octopus they had, and observe it change colours/texture and moving, by far my favorite part. Such a wealth of knowledge finished off with Stingray petting, we were lucky to go at feeding time and pet several of them!
Caran Hurst - a week ago
Directions
TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Yonge-University-Spadina | Union Station | 8 Minutes |
How to get to Ripleys Aquarium of Canada by TTC Subway
From Union Station follow the SkyWalk west or walk west on the south side of Front Street to York Street or Simcoe Street and go left (south) to Bremner Blvd then right (west) to the entrance.
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