Ucluelet Aquarium

The Ucluelet Aquarium is a seasonal non profit public aquarium in Ucluelet, a town on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. In its current form, the aquarium is housed in a smaller temporary building located on the waterfront promenade and has operated as a feasibility trial since 2004 to raise awareness and interest in the establishment of a permanent aquarium in its place. It exhibits marine plant and animal life (invertebrates and fishes) native to the west coast of Vancouver Island. The educational approach of the aquarium fosters an "up close and personal" visitor experience which encourages active participation with staff and volunteers in learning about the marine life on display.