Ucluelet Aquarium, located at 180 Main Street in Ucluelet, British Columbia, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, holds the distinction of being Canada's first collect-and-release aquarium. The facility showcases fish and invertebrates native to the local waters of Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds, offering visitors a highly personal view of coastal marine life through interactive pool settings and engaging storytelling by knowledgeable staff. The aquarium is strongly committed to conservation, operating the Healthy Harbour Project and The Salmon Trail to protect marine habitats and educate the public. Open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM, the aquarium welcomes all ages and offers group bookings and educational programming, making it a meaningful stop for families and nature lovers exploring the wild Vancouver Island coastline.
