Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise Initiative
845 Avison Way
Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 3E2
Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 3E2
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Party | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:2000
Meeting:2000
Meeting
Rooms:7
Rooms:7
Winner: Best Venue for an LGBTQ-Friendly Event
Runner-up: Best Venue for Locally Sourced Catering
- Plan Your Next Vancouver Event
Holiday Event Table
Corporate Event Table
Something Blue
Shark Table
Corporate Event
Pacific Canada
Upper Teck
Steller's Bay
Tropics
Tropics
About
About Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise Initiative
The Vancouver Aquarium has paused all on-site public programming and temporarily closed to the public while we focus on transformation.
Voted one of Canada’s best loved attractions and one of the top Aquariums in the world, the Vancouver Aquarium is an intriguing and unforgettable venue to host your next private event. We opened our largest expansion in our history in June 2014, almost doubling our event space and increasing our capacity for cocktail receptions to an incredible 2000 guests.
Enjoy your cocktail receptions, formal dinners and business breakfasts in a living art gallery that is constantly evolving. Whether you are looking to book a unique venue for a business seminar or a large wedding party, the Vancouver Aquarium delivers thoughtful service and unparalleled attention to detail. Our inspired cuisine uses the finest local ingredients that Vancouver has to offer. Combine that with our stunning gallery views, the Vancouver Aquarium is a winning combination for any special event.
When you're the host of an event at the Vancouver Aquarium, you do more than provide your guest with an amazing experience; you are also supporting a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life. This includes conservation, education and research programs such as our Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Ocean Wise™, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and the Coastal Ocean Research Institute.
Voted one of Canada’s best loved attractions and one of the top Aquariums in the world, the Vancouver Aquarium is an intriguing and unforgettable venue to host your next private event. We opened our largest expansion in our history in June 2014, almost doubling our event space and increasing our capacity for cocktail receptions to an incredible 2000 guests.
Enjoy your cocktail receptions, formal dinners and business breakfasts in a living art gallery that is constantly evolving. Whether you are looking to book a unique venue for a business seminar or a large wedding party, the Vancouver Aquarium delivers thoughtful service and unparalleled attention to detail. Our inspired cuisine uses the finest local ingredients that Vancouver has to offer. Combine that with our stunning gallery views, the Vancouver Aquarium is a winning combination for any special event.
When you're the host of an event at the Vancouver Aquarium, you do more than provide your guest with an amazing experience; you are also supporting a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life. This includes conservation, education and research programs such as our Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Ocean Wise™, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and the Coastal Ocean Research Institute.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby etc.
:
Vancouver International Airport(YVR) - 30 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
CATERING
The Vancouver Aquarium’s culinary team creates a wide variety of intriguing menus for every taste and occasion, and we are happy to create a menu tailored towards your event. Our goal is to offer a dining experience as exceptional as the Aquarium itself. All of our seafood selections are 100% Ocean Wise certified, a program that was founded by the Vancouver Aquarium to encourage ocean-friendly seafood choices. Whenever possible we strive to use sustainably sourced farm-to-table supply networks. All of our vendors go through a rigorous approval process that speaks to the high-quality products we use, employee standards and carbon footprint.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
Self-Service Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
2000 Attendees
7 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 122 | Classroom Style 50 | Standing Reception 2000
TECHNOLOGY
All provided in-house.Yes
Free
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionAmenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Unique Experiences
Animal Enhancements: Steller Sea Lion Shows Otter Feed Penguin Meet & Greet Jellyfish Feed Shark Feed and more!Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
2000
Overall
50
Classroom
Style
Style
2000
Standing
Reception
Reception
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 5,000 SQ FT | image | image
Over 5,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including projectors lining the walls.
Available during the day and evening for a sit down dinner for 160 guests or 200 cocktail reception.
Over 5,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including projectors lining the walls.
Available during the day and evening for a sit down dinner for 160 guests or 200 cocktail reception.
| 100,000 SQ FT | image
Over 100,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 11 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore including two outdoor decks.
Over 100,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 11 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore including two outdoor decks.
| 21,000 SQ FT | image
Over 21,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 10 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore including one outdoor deck.
Over 21,000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 10 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore including one outdoor deck.
| 15,000 SQ FT | image
Over 15, 000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 6 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore, including one outdoor deck.
Over 15, 000 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 6 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore, including one outdoor deck.
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This floor can accommodate up to 250 guests for a buffet or plated dinner and up to 500 for a cocktail reception.
This space consists of our Tropics, BC Coast, Pacific Canada, Canaccord and Wild Coast Deck.
This floor can accommodate up to 250 guests for a buffet or plated dinner and up to 500 for a cocktail reception.
This space consists of our Tropics, BC Coast, Pacific Canada, Canaccord and Wild Coast Deck.
| 6,500 SQ FT
Over 6,500 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 3 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore, including one outdoor deck.
Over 6,500 square feet of event space & unique aquatic life, including indoor & outdoor galleries.
Includes 3 x beautiful galleries for guests to explore, including one outdoor deck.
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This gallery has a capacity of 140 for a seated dinner and up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception.
This gallery has a capacity of 140 for a seated dinner and up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception.
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This space has a capacity of 105 guests for seated dinner and up to 180 for a cocktail reception.
It includes Tropics, Pacific Canada and Wild Coast Deck.
This space has a capacity of 105 guests for seated dinner and up to 180 for a cocktail reception.
It includes Tropics, Pacific Canada and Wild Coast Deck.
| 3,000 SQ FT | image
Over 3, 000 square feet of event space, includes a beautiful gallery for guests to explore, including an outdoor deck.
This space is also great for a seated dinner for up to 100 guests and 130 for a cocktail reception.
Over 3, 000 square feet of event space, includes a beautiful gallery for guests to explore, including an outdoor deck.
This space is also great for a seated dinner for up to 100 guests and 130 for a cocktail reception.
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This outdoor space can be used for your ceremony, entertainment, an outdoor reception of 225 guests or a buffet and 500 for a cocktail reception.
This outdoor space can be used for your ceremony, entertainment, an outdoor reception of 225 guests or a buffet and 500 for a cocktail reception.
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This space is ideal for up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and up to 175 for a cocktail reception.
This space is ideal for up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and up to 175 for a cocktail reception.
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This gallery has a capacity for up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and 200 for a cocktail reception.
This gallery has a capacity for up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and 200 for a cocktail reception.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
The Vancouver Aquarium’s culinary team creates a wide variety of intriguing menus for every taste and occasion, and we are happy to create a menu tailored towards your event. Our goal is to offer a dining experience as exceptional as the Aquarium itself. All of our seafood selections are 100% Ocean Wise certified, a program that was founded by the Vancouver Aquarium to encourage ocean-friendly seafood choices. Whenever possible we strive to use sustainably sourced farm-to-table supply networks. All of our vendors go through a rigorous approval process that speaks to the high-quality products we use, employee standards and carbon footprint.Dining Options
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Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Vancouver International Airport(YVR) - 30 minutesNearby Cities
Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby etc.Transportation + Parking
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
All provided in-house.Technology
Fully staffed and stocked A/V department with built in equipment
Access to a high-speed WiFi connection
Secure entrance to all residential facilities and security escort service is available for conference guests.
