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Vancouver Aquarium vs Vancouver Art Gallery

Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Vancouver Aquarium scores significantly higher than Vancouver Art Gallery. Vancouver Aquarium comes in at 93 with approval from 8 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Time Out.

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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Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Art Gallery
8 / 10
750 Hornby St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2H7, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Painter Emily Carr's haunting evocations of the British Columbian hinterland are among the attractions." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Contemporary exhibitions... are now combined with blockbuster international traveling shows." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The largest in Western Canada, and showcases the works of primarily regional artists, with some international contributions, as well." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The VAG is still best known for its extensive collection of works by the 1920s modernist Emily Carr." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Recast in 1983 as an art museum by Arthur Erickson, who transformed the rotunda into a core of light through the centre of the building." Full review
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