We are excited to announce our Daily Tours. Running Thursdays through to Mondays for the summer. Tickets must be purchased online.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time and ensure you bring a face mask as it is mandatory for the tour.
This will be a safe, socially distanced tour. We will need you to do your part by; using the hand sanitizer upon entry and keep yourself at a 6 foot distance from other guests as much as possible. Everyone is required to wear a face mask at all times.
You can expect the experience to be 1.5 to 2 hours of walking and standing throughout the facility. The Aquatarium has access to a limited number of wheelchairs that are available on a first come first served basis. It is advised that guests bring their own mobility aids if needed.
Parking is located at the Flint street parking lot on the north side of the building. Please meet your tour leader outside at the Broad Street entrance.
The table will give you an idea of the different activities you can expect to see during each tour.
Aquatarium Friends Members, please follow the booking procedure and select “Members Only” option upon completion.
Children 12 years and under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult at ALL times.
Infants (3 years and younger) are free to attend the Aquatarium with their guardian who has paid admission and registered online. No slot registration for infants is required.
Visitors with a disability or special needs, when paying full price admission and registering online, may be accompanied by their attendant for free. We accept Access 2 Entertainment cards upon arrival as verification. No slot registration for attendants is required.
Licensed service animals are allowed in the Aquatarium with proper documentation.
We truly hope you enjoy your time with us at the AQ! See you soon!
We have several ways to volunteer at the Aquatarium, each with their own additional benefits and opportunities. We invite you to visit our VOLUNTEER page on the website to learn how you can join our team and become a part of our Aquatarium family for years to come!
Our otters are rescued North American river otters and are not domesticated. As such, they have a different temperament than those you may see on line where people are interacting with otters one on one. Those otters are usually Asian Small Claw otters and are not native to the St. Lawrence river. As there is no safe way to allow people, including our team members, to directly interact with river otters, we are unable to offer close encounters with them.
No. With the exception of our salt water touch tank, all our fish and animals in the Aquatarium are native to the St. Lawrence River area. We have otters, pike, sturgeon, carp, trout and bass just to name a few.
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We take reservations for weddings, meetings and events. Book your special day with us now, and host your special day at one of the most exciting attractions in the 1000 Islands! Contact our Events Team to discuss all the details at: [email protected]
Yes! As long as you provide your admission receipt at the front desk before leaving ON THE DAY YOU PURCHASED the admissions, all the funds can be applied towards a yearly Friends membership! Remember, if you visit us a total of three times in a year, it will have paid for itself!
We feature many types of fish that are indigenous to the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding 1000 Islands area. River otters, various reptiles, amphibians and many more friendly critters call the Aquatarium their permanent home. Ongoing guest speakers and scientists bring in different and unique species for special Aquatarium visits. We list them on our calendar of events so be sure not to miss them!
We are located at the foot of Broad Street in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, right on the waterfront. We are in the first floors of the Tall Ships Landing building and even offer indoor parking off Flint Street. Our address is:
6 Broad St.,
Brockville, Ontario
K6V 4T7
The Aquatarium is a registered not-for-profit charity who’s mission it is to inspire curiosity through enriching and entertaining experiences. The Aquatarium offers a full range of interactions & activities for kids, teens and adults, as guests are encouraged to experience life in the 1000 Islands region. Guests participate in hands-on interactive exhibits as well as seeing many species of fish and animals, such as otters, native to the St. Lawrence River. We have several replica ships that are found in the St. Lawrence river, as well as amazing experiences such as green screen adventures and a salt water touch tank! We seek to rekindle a passion for learning and engage visitors in the distinctive history, culture and environment of the 1000 Islands.