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Canada Place vs Vancouver Aquarium

Both Canada Place and Vancouver Aquarium are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Vancouver Aquarium scores significantly better than Canada Place. Vancouver Aquarium has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 8 reviews such as Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.

Canada Place
Canada Place
8 / 10
780-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3C1, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you've never been to Vancouver, this is a good place to orient yourself and see some of what makes BC's largest city so special." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This iconic landmark is shaped like sails jutting into the sky over the harbor. Both a cruise-ship terminal and convention center." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Extending four city blocks (about a mile and a half) north into Burrard Inlet, this complex mimics the style and size of a luxury ocean liner." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The iconic “five sails” of this waterfront, multi-use complex welcome thousands of arriving cruise-ship passengers on summer days—and also serve as a visual anchor for the city skyline." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The sails shelter a wide variety of infrastructures (hotel, offices, carparks, convention centre and Vancouver harbor visitor's center)." Full review
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Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium
9 / 10
845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X8, Canada
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Concierge 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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 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 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 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
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