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Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Public aquarium in Sidney, Canada

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre exhibits hundreds of marine species from the Salish Sea, including octopuses, wolf eels, and salmon in specialized tanks.

The facility opened in 2009 as part of the Sidney Pier development project, transforming from the previous Marine Mammal Museum and Marine Ecology Centre.

The centre operates on W̱SÁNEĆ territory, presenting educational programs about the marine ecosystems that Coast Salish peoples have stewarded for thousands of years.

Located 25 minutes north of Victoria, the facility provides multiple touch pools where visitors can interact with sea urchins and starfish under staff guidance.

The centre displays a 60-centimeter female hybrid porpoise fetus discovered on Southern Vancouver Island, representing a rare combination of Harbor and Dall species.

Location: British Columbia

Address: 9811 Seaport Place V8L 4X3

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00-16:30; Thursday-Sunday 10:00-16:30

Phone: +12506557511

Website: http://oceandiscovery.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.64955,-123.39490

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39

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