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Aquarium du Quebec

1675 des Hotels Ave | (Highway 73, exit 132), Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4S3, Canada
418-659-5264
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Ranked #27 of 101 attractions in Quebec City
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Come and experience Parc Aquarium du Quebec! Travel into the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River and Canadian waters and discover northern plant and... more » Owner description: Come and experience Parc Aquarium du Quebec! Travel into the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River and Canadian waters and discover northern plant and animal life. This 16-hectare site is the only one of its kind in Quebec. As you make this amazing journey all the way to the North Pole, you'll have the chance to observe 10,000 fresh- and salt-water fish specimens, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, as well as marine mammals, such as Atlantic and Pacific walruses, seals and polar bears. Happy discoveries! « less
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Quebec City, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Kids always love this kind of activity. A nice place to spend the day, have a picnic. Water park and playground outside for kids to spend their energy. Lots of interactive activities, kids can touch starfish, and other creatures. The underwater tunnel is a must-see.

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Ottawa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

There is lots to see. It did not take us long to go through - maybe 2 hours when we had planned a 4 hour stay. I would think that in the summer 4 hours would be more reasonable given the splash park for the kids and you could pack a lunch. The children most enjoyed the outdoor enclosures with... More

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Kuujjuaq
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I didn't know it existed until recently, and will now talk about it for years to come. My kids, 2 boys aged 2 and 4, absolutely loved it. There were so many things to see, from the walrus, to the polar bears, to the harp seals, the tigers and the beautiful colourful fish. We enjoyed some shows, which were scheduled... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

The place was fun, but I think it might have been more fun to visit in summer when it's not cold. Some of the attractions where missing, I guess it's because of weather problems.

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Lachine, Quebec, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

My husband, my 3 year old and I visited the aquarium and had a great time. Our top 3 activites : 1. Jelly fish aquariums (black aquariums with jelly fishes that change color) 2. Petting the rays (soft, their dart is cut so no worries) 3. Finding Nemo species The location is great, so as the kids menu. We appreciated... More

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Gatineau, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Great place to go with kids. My 5 years daughter loved it. Not too expensive. No shjow though. Were not able to see the polar bear very long.

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013 via mobile

Went here with my lady, it had been slowing all day so not all attractions were open but we had a blast. The animals seemed very happy and were active and playful which kept us smiling. They had places you could touch the sting rays, many outdoor viewing areas, polar bears, seals, sea lions, arctic foxes but no large fish... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

I was really impressed with the aquarium, but I had never been to an aquarium before this so I don't really have anything to compare it to. The inside was a little creepy with a lot of deep-water fish that looked half-dead (you would probably have to have an appreciation of fish to really think this part was worth seeing),... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Starting to show it age and lack of new investments. Still enjoyable and interesting though. Probably best if bringing kids along (they'll like it more)

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

It's good to visit this place when traveling nearby with children, although Aquarium is not too impressive compering with many other places and sightseeing in Quebec City. The place is a bit dated, however, there is a New Pavilion with jellyfish, seahorses, stingrays etc. that we liked very much. Surprisingly, onsite restaurant was great with not only hamburgers/hot dogs/pizza, but... More

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