Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Overview

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada sits at the base of the CN Tower and holds 5.7 million litres of water across 10 galleries. Its centrepiece is a 97 m walk-through tunnel beneath a tank of sharks, rays, and green sea turtles.

Highlights

• Dangerous Lagoon tunnel: 97 m moving walkway through a shark tank.
• Jellyfish gallery: Colour-lit cylinders of Pacific sea nettles and moon jellies.
• Interactive touch tanks: Handle horseshoe crabs and bamboo sharks.

History

Opened in October 2013; designed by B+H Architects as part of the CN Tower entertainment precinct.

Visitor Tips

• Evening visits: Friday/Saturday 'Jazz Nights' with DJs and cocktails.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.