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DID YOU KNOW?
You can join an ocean-themed
Paint and Waves class, and the
second Friday of every month, Jazz
Night transforms the aquarium
with a live band to enhance your
underwater experience.
DIVE INTO
UNDERWATER ADVENTURE
Come and See Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
BY SABRINA PIRILLO
Beneath Canada’s tallest free-
standing structure, in the heart of
downtown Toronto, an aquatic
world teeming with life awaits.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is home to
18,000 marine, freshwater creatures,
including 475 species of fish, invertebrates
and green sea turtles. Spread across 12,500
square metres with 5.7-million litres of
water, this underwater wonderland features
58 exhibits, over 100 interactive displays,
and daily Dive Shows.
Come and see what lies under the sea and
become part of this world.
Stingrays, Jellyfish and
Sharks, Oh My!
Ever wondered what it feels like to touch a
stingray? At Ray Bay, you can stretch out your
hand and experience these mesmerizing
creatures up close as they glide by. At Planet
Jellies, watch glow-in-the-dark jellyfish illu-
minate the room, changing colours under
special lighting. One of the highlights is the
Dangerous Lagoon. A breathtaking moving
walkway takes you through an underwater
tunnel surrounded by sharks, sea turtles and
stingrays. It’s like walking on the ocean floor,
no wetsuit required!
A Kaleidoscope of Colours
Discover vibrant clownfish, seahorses and
other tropical species swaying to the rhythm
of their amphibious habitat. Rainbow Reef
enchants with thousands of dazzling, warm-
water fish zipping around an Indo-Pacific-
inspired coral ecosystem. Supporting local
marine life, the Canadian Waters exhibit
takes you coast-to-coast, where you’ll meet
fascinating residents like the giant Pacific
octopus and the red-bellied piranha. Don’t
miss the two-storey Kelp Forest, spotlighting
the beauty of British Columbia’s shores.
Daily Dives, Discovery
and Discussions
Navigate an interactive research submarine
for a new perspective of the Dangerous
Lagoon, ride the shark slide, or conquer the
rock-climbing wall at the Discovery Centre.
Witness electric eels at The Gallery and
explore the behind-the-scenes magic habi-
tats at Life Support Systems. Watch divers
feed stingrays at the daily Dive Shows while
Aquarist Talks let you hear straight from the
experts. And when it is time to come up for
some air, grab a bite at Ripley’s Café, snap a
memory at the Photo Port, or visit the Cargo
Hold Gift Shop for the perfect sea-venir.
Mythical Creatures
Dragons, the aquarium’s newest exhibit,
invites curious minds to marvel at the stealthy
tree python, gaze into the eyes of the fearsome
gila monster, and watch the small yet fierce
crocs propel through their aquatic home.
Sleeping with the Fish
Not like that! Imagine the ultimate sleepover
in the shark tunnel. It is like going to Ariel’s
slumber party. You can sleep under the sea and
wake up to a shark swimming overhead—now
that’s a wake-up call!
DS
TRAVEL PLANNER
For all your underwater adventures,
visit ripleysaquariumofcanada.com
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PHOTOS: RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA