Ripley's Aquarium of Canada Entry Ticket Toronto
Overview
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a large indoor aquarium in downtown Toronto, next to the CN Tower and Union Station. This fast-track ticket is valid for one day of your choice, with flexible entry through the day, and includes nine aquatic galleries, the stingray touch pools and the daily live dive shows. It suits families, couples and anyone looking for a rainy-day attraction. A cheaper evening ticket is also available from 5 PM, depending on the option you choose.
Highlights
- Fast-track entry to Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
- Nine aquatic galleries with thousands of marine animals
- Underwater tunnel with a moving walkway beneath sharks
- Stingray touch pools and daily live dive shows
- Flexible entry during the day you choose
- Evening option from 5 PM, when the aquarium is quieter
Full Description
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, downtown Toronto
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada opened in 2013 beside the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre, and it is Canada's largest indoor aquarium, with millions of litres of water and more than 20,000 animals. Many visitors search for Ripley's Aquarium tickets in Toronto because it is easy to reach and works in any weather.
The galleries are arranged as a route, so you can follow the story from Canadian waters to tropical reefs. A visit usually takes two to three hours, and the fast-track ticket saves time in the entrance queue on busy days.
Dangerous Lagoon and the underwater shark tunnel
The most famous part of the aquarium is Dangerous Lagoon, where a moving walkway carries you through a long acrylic tunnel with sharks, giant sea turtles and rays swimming overhead. It is among the longest underwater tunnels in North America and one of the top reasons visitors choose the aquarium.
You can walk through at your own pace, or simply stand still and let the walkway do the work. The lighting and the sharks' movements make it the most photographed spot in the building.
Planet Jellies, touch pools and dive shows
Planet Jellies is one of the most extensive jellyfish exhibits in the world, with softly lit tanks in which pulsing jellyfish of many shapes and colours drift in slow motion. Nearby, the stingray touch pools let you feel rays glide under your hand, while other galleries show reef fish, sea horses and Canadian species.
The daily live dive shows explain how divers care for the animals and what marine life does, and they are included with your ticket. Check the schedule when you arrive, as show times vary.
Planning your visit: best time and the Sharks After Dark ticket
To avoid crowds, aim for the opening hours before 11:00 or the afternoon after 15:00. If you want a quieter and lower-priced visit, the Sharks After Dark ticket is valid from 5 PM, with last entry at 7:59 PM, depending on the option you choose.
The aquarium is a short walk from Union Station, so how to get to Ripley's Aquarium is easy by train, subway or on foot. Food and drinks are not allowed inside, and a visit is worth it in any season.
Itinerary
- Fast-track entranceUse the fast-track queue at the main entrance and show your voucher.
- Galleries and Planet JelliesExplore the aquatic galleries and jellyfish exhibit, around one hour.
- Dangerous Lagoon tunnelRide the moving walkway beneath the sharks and turtles.
- Touch pools and dive showMeet the stingrays and watch a live dive presentation.
What's included
- Admission to the aquarium after 5 PM
- Access to the aquatic galleries
- Access to the stingray touch pools
- Skip-the-ticket queue
Not included
- Daytime entry before 5 PM
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Visitors who want to bring food or drinks inside, as they are not allowed
- Anyone who is uncomfortable in dim, crowded galleries at peak times
Meeting point
Go to the main entrance of Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in downtown Toronto, beside the CN Tower, and use the fast-track queue with your voucher. The standard ticket is valid from 09:00 to 17:00, and the evening ticket from 17:00.
Important information
- Show your voucher at the fast-track entrance on your phone or printed
- Flexible entry applies during the date you booked
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside
- Children under 2 go free when accompanied by a paying adult
- The quietest times are before 11:00 and after 15:00
- The evening option starts at 5 PM with last entry at 7:59 PM
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Ripley's Aquarium ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, and the booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend two to three hours, depending on how long they linger at the shows and touch pools.
What is the difference between the options?
The standard ticket is valid during the day, while the evening ticket starts at 5 PM and is quieter.
Is the ticket fast-track?
Yes, you skip the ticket queue and use the fast-track entrance.
Is the aquarium suitable for children?
Yes. Children from 6 to 13 pay the child rate, and children under 2 go free with a paying adult.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, when available. The booking panel shows the earliest date.
What is the best time to visit Ripley's Aquarium?
Before 11:00 or after 15:00 is usually quietest, and the evening ticket is quieter still.
Can I touch the animals?
Yes, at the stingray touch pools, following the staff instructions.
Is there a dive show every day?
Yes, daily live dive shows are included, and the timetable is posted on arrival.
Is Ripley's Aquarium worth visiting?
Yes, especially for the shark tunnel and jellyfish, and it works well on a rainy day.
