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
Rated out of 5
The aquarium is a classic place. Very fun activity to do with your loved ones. Super family friendly and a great place to go on a date. The entire walk took us around 2 hours. Honestly a magical experience. We got the coin souvenir for $6 each! In my opinion this is a simple, beautifully designed and affordable souvenir that I will look back on fondly!
Sherry - 2 weeks ago
I went on a weekend expecting higher crowds especially for a cold snowy day but it was moderate crowds. Lots of cool things to do even if you are a young adult (aka good date idea). Best experience was being able to pet the sting rays, now I think this is only possible when there’s people in the water feeding but it was a really fun cool experience.
Eliana Klus - a week ago
I have to say, this was a pretty fun experience, and if you are thinking about doing it, I would say do it, at least once! It's not cheep, and if you are taking a family, it might cost you a pretty penny, but honestly I do think it's worth it to do at least one time.
The tunnel that you walk through as the fish move over you is really cool. The stingrays are so amazing to see, and the sharks! We saw so many cool sharks! I think my favorite though, was the jellyfish!
The staff was really friend the gift shop was well stocked, and the amount of fish and aquatic things we saw were pretty epic!
We spent quite a bit of time here, and you could easily spend a few hours here. For being a weekday, it was pretty busy! I am glad we went!
Jessica “SnowDogs” Hatch - a month ago
Ripley's was easily the best aquarium I've ever been to! It helped that it was during the off-season and we were some of the first people to enter. Regardless, the exhibits and sheer size of some of the tanks were mindblowing. A highlight was the tank viewing experience while standing on a conveyor belt. We felt so close to the massize sharks, beautiful of fish, hunble turtle, and busy workers cleaning the tanks above. I'd love to go back one day, especially if the Sea the Sky deal sticks around.
Zac Zabolotny - 2 weeks ago
Got our tickets a little cheaper if you do the late after 5pm - can get either on website or get your guide. Lovely displays and I love the conveyer belt you stand on that takes you around all the sharks it stops crowds and you can always get photos and videos without any disturbance.
There is a kids area too and cafe.
Gift shop is cool and not too dear.
Jenny Singleton - 3 weeks ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Photo Gallery
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Exterior view of Ripley's Aquarium -
Main Lobby of Ripley's Aquarium -
Tropical Reef Exhibit -
Kids inside the Pop-up Tank -
Midtunnel view All photos courtesy Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
