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Visiting Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
At the foot of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium holds around 20,000 animals, with a moving walkway through the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel, a gallery of glowing jellyfish and touch pools of rays and horseshoe crabs.
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Quick answer
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is an aquarium in Entertainment District, Toronto. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Book a timed ticket online for weekends and school holidays.
Key facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Area
- Entertainment District
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- kids and rainy day
- Best months
- November–January
About Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
At the foot of the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium holds around 20,000 animals, with a moving walkway through the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel, a gallery of glowing jellyfish and touch pools of rays and horseshoe crabs.
Tip: Late-evening sessions and weekday mornings are much quieter than weekend afternoons.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: Book a timed ticket online for weekends and school holidays.
- Where: Entertainment District, CN Tower, theatres and Union Station in the downtown core.
Best time to visit Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: -1°C (30°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 2°C (36°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- November: 8°C (46°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Toronto has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Toronto itinerary visits Ripley's Aquarium of Canada on day 1, together with CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Nathan Phillips Square.
- No. 2 of the 19 sights in our Toronto things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 7-day plan.
- One of the picks in toronto on a rainy day.
- A family favourite in Toronto with kids.
Near Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Also in Entertainment District, so you can walk between them:
- CN Tower — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
- Royal Ontario Museum — Yorkville, 3 hours
- Casa Loma — The Annex, 2 hours
- Hockey Hall of Fame — Financial District, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Stay in Entertainment District ($$$) to walk here: CN Tower, theatres and Union Station in the downtown core. All areas to stay in Toronto.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
Plan 2–3 hours. With CN Tower nearby, it fits a half-day in Entertainment District.
+Is Ripley's Aquarium of Canada free?
No, it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Late-evening sessions and weekday mornings are much quieter than weekend afternoons.
+Do I need to book Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in advance?
Book a timed ticket online for weekends and school holidays.
+Is Ripley's Aquarium of Canada good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Toronto. Toronto is easy with children: the aquarium, the ROM's dinosaurs, the island ferries and Centreville amusement park, free animals in High Park and big parks make it simple to mix sights and play.