Aquarium du Québec, Public aquarium in Quebec City, Canada
Aquarium du Québec is a public facility that houses thousands of marine animals spanning hundreds of species, including polar bears, seals, walruses, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. The site features multiple tanks and exhibition spaces designed to represent different aquatic habitats and environments.
The facility opened in 1959 after a scientist established the project near Quebec Bridge in earlier years. It began as a center dedicated to marine organisms and later expanded into the larger public facility it is today.
The facility serves as a learning center where visitors can discover marine ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them through guided experiences. It functions as a place where people develop a connection to ocean life and conservation.
Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions since the grounds are partly outdoors and clothing needs vary by season. On-site parking is available, and pathways through the exhibits are designed to accommodate both pedestrians and people using mobility aids.
A walkthrough tunnel lets visitors observe marine animals in a large water tank from an underwater viewpoint. This layout gives people a perspective they would not normally have when watching these creatures.
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