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A group of friends walking on a bridge (Patrice Halley photo)
The Ucluelet Aquarium, one of many things to do in Ucluelet, makes learning about local Pacific Ocean creatures accessible and fun.
Catch-and-release takes a novel twist at this aquarium: the good folk of Ucluelet collect the marine life at summer's beginning and release back into the ocean in October. Even rocks and sand go back where they belong.
Enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff is available and eager to answer all questions. They like to point out that the giant octopus, sea anemones, sea urchins and sea stars are "just visiting." If they don't actually know what the critter is, they'll find out, and pronto.
Hands-on Aquarium
This approach isn't all that's special about this mini-aquarium. It's probably the most hands-on aquarium on this continent. Visitors, especially kids, are invited to meet the sea creatures up close and personal at the touch tank.
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The sea star is slimy to the touch, but the brilliantly coloured sea anemone that curls around human fingers is downright cuddly.
Marine Education
Discovery is exhilarating. Who knows a starfish is no longer a "starfish" but a sea star? Or that the same sea star can have a thousand feet? Or that a jellyfish can gobble up creatures twice its size, burp! Or that an octopus has three hearts?
The sea cucumber, isn't that a fave in Chinese restaurants? But what kind of cucumber is that? And the dungeness crab galloping across the tank? Isn't it tonight's dinner? They call this a "mini aquarium," but the experience is the max.
The Ucluelet Aquarium is situated on the Main Street Waterfront Promenade. For more information on admission prices and opening times, contact the nearby Ucluelet Visitor Centre.
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200 Transfer Beach Blvd
Ladysmith, British Columbia
V9G 1W2
Websitehttp://www.sealegskayaking.com
Toll-free877-KAYAK BC (529-2522)
Phone250-245-4096
Paddle the calm waters of Ladysmith's Harbour. Professional sea kayak guides offer free lessons with hourly rentals & tours. Choose from our 2 hour wildlife paddle board (SUP) and kayak tours, full day excursions, 3-5 day kayak vacations, snorkeling or scuba dive charters. Located mid-island;1 hour drive north of Victoria, 20 minutes south of Nanaimo, 10 minutes from world-renowned Chemainus murals. Beachfront home to Vancouver Island Paddlefest. Eco-Adventure Centre offers kayak & equipment sales, lessons, tours, rentals, stand-up paddle boarding and boat platform rentals for scuba diving and snorkeling. Family-friendly beachfront park - swimming, playgrounds, dog park, beach volleyball, trails.
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