Experts' Choice Award Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
What the experts agree on
The moving-floor tunnel beneath the shark tank is Ripley's signature experience, paired with immersive environments like hypnotic coral displays. Over 20,000 marine animals and cutting-edge tech make this Canada's largest aquarium genuinely
“North America's largest aquarium is sleek, angular, watery blue, and shaped like a shark.”
– Fodor's
The Telegraph "Touted as Canada’s largest indoor aquarium, this watery attraction opened in 2013, so benefits from the latest high-tech special effects." Full review
Time Out "The main attraction, the moving-floor tunnel under the shark tank, sets the tone for the dreamy magic of Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. The colourful slow-motion coral tank may induce a trance. " Full review
Afar Magazine "A visit to Ripley’s Aquarium will swiftly transport you to the tranquil depths of the ocean—or to a different planet completely." Full review
Frommer's "it’s about as close as you can get to hanging out with Nemo and his pals without a SCUBA certification." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto boasts more than 20,000 aquatic animals, from sea urchins and harlequin tuskfish to spotted eagle rays and a giant Pacific octopus."
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Afar Magazine "Home to upwards of 20,000 marine animals. Highlights of this interactive aquarium include an extensive jellyfish exhibit, giant lobsters, stingray touch pools, and live dive shows."
Lonely Planet "Easily combined with the next-door CN Tower (there’s even a joint ticket option), Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada houses thousands of underwater creatures, from gliding rays and rippling..."
