TIPS FOR THE BEST VISIT

We want our guests to have the best deep sea adventure possible!

Follow these tips when planning your visit to have the best underwater experience.

OPERATING HOURS

The Aquarium is open 365 days a year and while our hours are normally from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, we do close early some evenings for private events. Check the calendar on our website before swimming by.

SKIP THE LINE!

Buy your tickets online in advance and skip the ticket purchasing line on the day of your visit. This is especially recommended during Family Day weekend, March Break, the summer, and the Holiday season. Reel in your tickets here.

PEAK HOURS

Worried about crowds? We highly recommend planning your visit outside of our peak hours of 11am to 2pm on weekdays and 11am to 4pm on weekends/holidays.

WEATHER

Swimming by without pre-purchased tickets? We suggest dressing according to the weather as our lines to purchase tickets sometimes extend outside of our facility during peak times and seasons. Don’t worry though, you won’t need sunscreen for the rays INSIDE the Aquarium!

IN + OUT PRIVILEGES

Please note that once your ticket has been scanned on the day of your visit, you cannot leave and re-enter. Please visit Guest Services if you need to leave under special circumstances.

STROLLERS

Visiting during peak times when guest flow is high? Ease your experience by leaving the stroller at home/in the car or only using a small umbrella stroller.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Want to take the best photo? Quick tip – avoid using flash photography! Please note that we only allow hand held cameras onsite and do not permit any additional equipment with general admission.
Please note that you may take photos/videos as long as it is not for commercial use. For commercial film/photography shoot inquiries, please check out our o-fish-al request form here

TORONTO SIGHTSEEING

Save 37% or more on Ripley’s Aquarium admission plus 4 more top Toronto attractions. CityPASS is valid for one general admission to each attraction during its 9-day validity period, so you don’t need to lock into a specific visit date. Learn more here

Any other questions? Check out our FAQs list. Hope to SEA you soon!