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Sensory Friendly Hours
Vancouver Aquarium’s Sensory Friendly Hours offer neurodiverse guests, their families and caregivers a quieter visit, with reduced light and sound and complimentary comfort kits available at Guest Services.
- Date and time
- Location
- Vancouver Aquarium · 845 Avison Way · Vancouver · V6G 3E2
- Organizer
- Vancouver Aquarium
About this event
Vancouver Aquarium’s Sensory Friendly Hours are designed for neurodiverse guests, their families and caregivers. Visitors can explore at their own pace with reduced light and sound levels, and see more than 65,000 animals across 120 exhibits. Complimentary comfort kits at Guest Services include noise-reducing ear protectors, fidget tools, cue cards and a visual activity guide.
The session is Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 9:30 am to noon. The Aquarium works with local organizations including Pacific Autism Family Network https://www.pacificautismfamily.com/ and Canucks Autism Network https://www.canucksautism.ca/. Purchase tickets online in advance to skip the line. Guests with a disability who purchase a full-price ticket may bring one personal care attendant free of charge. The Aquarium also accepts the Access2 Card.
Buy tickets: https://www.vanaqua.org/visit/tickets/