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Aquarium

The Pacific Canada Pavilion addition has become the “living room” of the Vancouver Aquarium and the Marine Science Centre by weaving previously existing and disparate buildings into a thoughtful harmony. It not only provides a place for visitors to pause and orient themselves to the different exhibition areas, but also grounds the institution through a celebration of Pacific Canada's aquatic life. This celebration is achieved through the architecture of the Pavilion and its exhibitions. The two-level, 13,000 sq ft complementary new space and renovation also houses new exhibition and expanded gift shop areas. In addition, visitor circulation has been significantly improved with the provision of fully accessible facilities. From the exterior, the Pavilion creates a dramatic backdrop for the highly popular whale-watching amphitheatre.