Aquarium du Québec

Museum - Natural and Environmental Science - Live Collections

Tourist region: Québec City & Area

1675 avenue des Hôtels
Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4S3

Telephone: 418 659-5264
Toll-free: 1 866 659-5264
Fax: 418 646-9238
Telephone for group reservations:
866 659-5264, ext. 260

SMQ code: 1031

Website: http://www.sepaq.com/aquarium

Hours

Open year-round
Various presentations
Schedule available on site

Regular rates

Until April 1st 2009
Adults : 16,50 $
Seniors (65 +): 15,00$
Children (2 -): Free
Children (3 to 17): 8,25$
Family (1 adult and children 17 and under from the same family): 49,50$
Family Plus (2 adults and children 17 and under from the same family): 49,50$
  • Group rates
  • Packages available

To discover, see and do...

The Aquarium du Québec, one and only in Québec, takes you on an exciting expedition from the boreal to the Arctic regions! Come and discover near than 10,000specimens representing 300 species of mammals, fish, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles. In the outdoor park, see polar bears, walruses and several species of seals. Our 350,000-litre Deep Sea tank is like a plunge into the Pacific waters, where you can observe all kinds of specimens. Enjoy the antics of our residents at mealtime. You can handle some marine invertebrates, like sea stars, hermit crabs and sea urchins. Come and discover our newest additions : enjoy Kid Adventure! 10-station outdoor tree-to-tree trail or come our water games. In addition the Aquarium is welcoming our newest residents: see our magnificent tropical fish, sure to dazzle with their incredible colours! This year the Aqaurium will celebrate the 50th anniversary. Comme and join us tide of plaisures!

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French, English
Guided tours: French, English

Accessibility

Partially accessible
Accessible to visually impaired visitors
Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors

Services

  • Parking
  • Gift shop
  • Cafeteria
  • Restaurant
  • Dining area (indoors)
  • Picnic area

For groups:
  • Customized activities (specific groups)
  • Hours adapted to groups
  • Room (space) rental
  • Parking (buses)
  • Restaurant available by reservation
  • Packages available

Capacity

Number of exhibitions: 1
Number of sites to visit: 4 (building and three outdoor sites)
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Québec City and Area Tourism Association (http://www.quebecregion.com) Website.
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