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Science World vs Vancouver 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
Science World
8 / 10
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 3Z7, Canada
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Fodor's 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 Michelin Guide
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"An astounding selection of interactive exhibits make it an ideal way to get better acquainted with science." Full review
Afar Magazine 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
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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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