The Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing
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A perfect weekend getaway in South Eastern Ontario — laced together by the sparkling St. Lawrence River, Rideau Canal, Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, Brockville serves up all the ingredients for a perfect getaway ❄️ Here are some of our recommendations when planning for a weekend getaway in Brockville: 📍Tall Ships Landing Resort - a beautiful resort located right by the river. Walking distance from the heart of heart of Brockville with gorgeous waterfront views! 🌊 📍 Yoga Subramanya - take a cold plunge, master Wim Hof’s breathing techniques and recharge yourself from daily life stressors with Dan! 🧘🏻♀️ 📍 Maison Maitland - take a cooking course with Cynthia Peters to upscale your cooking skills or learn new dishes in a breathtaking Victorian home! ⏲️ 📍 Heavenly Touch Spa - enjoy a luxurious massage and other self-care services at the spa. It’s not a getaway unless you get pampered! 🧖🏼♀️🧖🏻♂️ 📍 Aquatarium - from river otters to beavers, the Aquatarium has it all! Located right at the Tall Ships Landing Resort! 🦦🦫 📍 Downtown Brockville - Brockville love to celebrate tradition and believes in preserving their heritage. They encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and support the community of small businesses, so visit Brockville & enjoy life by the river! ⚓️ So shake off the blues with a wellness-focused getaway to Brockville, located in the heart of the Thousand Islands, only a short road trip away from Toronto and Ottawa! 🤍 — Have you ever been to Brockville? #SouthEasternOntario #explorebrockville #visitbrockville #AD - 📍 @brockville_tourism X @southeast.ontario 📷 @destinationandleisure - Get featured: @destinationandleisure
stefanthurairatnamstefanthurairatnam
0193
Aquatarium was a hit. It was our 2nd time there (ever), and we attended on the August long weekend. We spent about 2.5 hours there and could have stayed longer if energy levels allowed. Our group was two adults, a 5 year old and a 6 year old. It is so well designed and interactive. We tried almost every exhibit and spent probably 45 minutes at the amazing ball station in the gift shop. The only flaw from my perspective is that feeding times are packed so it's not likely that you'll see much from the animals unless you're early to stake out a spot before it starts and comfortable in a crowd. It's walking distance to the south end of the railway tunnel, nice waterfront space, and several options for food. Parking was a challenge. We were told it was much worse than usual as there was a boat poker run happening. Of note, we also attended the travelling bricks exhibit. It was ok, but underwhelming for me. Parking was plentiful and free. We spent about 1h20min there. It was a few nice LEGO builds on display grouped by theme, then at the end there was a LEGO pit where the kids could build. If the Aquarium didn't throw in a bonus activity, I would have been disappointed at the value for cost. There is a little gift shop at the end. Table in the center had little Lego knock off sinks or sea creatures or a light up extension tube fidget thing for $3 each. Prices of other items around the sides were higher and varied. Bonus activity had to be chosen and time booked on arrival. Options were the train, obstacle course, or escape room. The escape room was a fun, cowboy themed experience. It's got a time limit of 45 minutes.
Laura StephenLaura Stephen
10
Stopped in at the Aquatarium on a family road trip and it did not disappoint. My children are 3 and 6 and they absolutely loved it. We are greatful to the staff for accommodating the error we made in purchasing our tickets. I was blown away by the attention to detail throughout the building - from the elevator ride (which seems like you are in a submarine), to the details even in the signage for the washrooms, it was all spot on. The Centre is very interactive which is great with busy boys. I am also greatful to another family who was signing up for the ropes course - as it is a flat rate for upto five people they welcomed my son into their group. The staff were amazing and encouraging - He had an absolute blast. My three year old was fascinated with the sea creatures you can touch - the staff were incredibly patient and very knowledgeable. We also loved the 'secret passageways'. I personally loved that I could be a kid with my kids. We enjoyed otter feeding show. The building is fully wheelchair accessible and I had no problem manoeuvring a large stroller. We will definitely return!
Angela Bortolus LongoAngela Bortolus Longo
60
This is hands down one of the greatest family memories we have ever made. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to engage with our kids. I recommend this to anyone with children of all ages. Ignore the other reviews that tell you this place wasn’t stimulating for their children- we could have spent an entire day in the water table room alone. If your children (of any age) aren’t completely in love with this place, that’s likely a reflection of your parenting style, not here. We enjoyed this more than Ripley’s Aquarium (downtown Toronto) and the conservation aspect here is incredible (they rescue formerly mistreated beavers and otters). The otters will come right up to the tank and interact with you. Don’t even think about it, take your children here, it’s incredible.
AliaAlia
80
This was a fun place to visit with the family and the adults enjoyed it as well. Admission price was reasonable and we had two adults and a 14 year old girl and an 11 year old boy. I would say a lot of the interactive things are for kids 4-10 but there was still enough for our kids to have fun with. The adults favourite exhibits were the otter habit and the beaver ( the beaver needs a larger enclosure). We all enjoyed learning about the local history of the lakes and the aquaculture and the fish tanks were fantastic. They also had some reptiles and amphibians. They went to a lot of effort in various areas to resemble ships and it was very interesting to see the themes. They also had a good little gift shop with various toys at reasonable prices. We're very happy we visited.
Denielle DuncanDenielle Duncan
10
Interesting place for young children, maybe some preschoolers, kindergarten kids. Wasn’t all that engaging for my 3 year old. She enjoyed the aquarium on the main floor, the turtles, and the water tables. Disappointed that the sand table wasn’t available to play with. Wind wall on the 4th level was interesting but again, not super engaging. This was our first visit but it seemed a bit sparse (like that theatre area - what’s that used for ?) Building is a bit confusing and could have better directions. Not overly big as well and can be crowded especially when the shows are happening. Wish tickets were a bit cheaper. Staff is enthusiastic and passionate about their work, it seemed. Overall, we will not make that 4hour drive to Brockville for this again.
Shegufta IslamShegufta Islam
10
Nearby Attractions Of The Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing
Hardy Park
1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises
Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance
Centeen Park
Brockville Railway Tunnel- South portal
Blockhouse Island
Brockville Arts Centre
Railway Tunnel Park
Brockville Museum
Brockville Court House

Hardy Park
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1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises
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Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance
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Centeen Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing
1000 Islands Brewing Co
Jon's Restaurant
Shawarma Garden
The Keystorm Pub
Richard's Coffeehouse
Don's Fish & Chips
Indian Cuisine Hub
Buell Street Bistro
1000 Islands Restaurant & Pizzeria
Nakhon Thai Restaurant

1000 Islands Brewing Co
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Jon's Restaurant
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Shawarma Garden
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The Keystorm Pub
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Basic Info
Address
6 Broad St, Brockville, ON K6V 6Z4, Canada
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Phone
+1 613-342-6789
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Website
aquatarium.ca
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Overview
4.4
(363 reviews)
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cultural
entertainment
family friendly
Description
The Aquatarium is a non-profit interactive science and education museum located in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. The facility focuses on the history and ecology of the Thousand Islands region of the Saint Lawrence River.
attractions: Hardy Park, 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises, Brockville Railway Tunnel North Entrance, Centeen Park, Brockville Railway Tunnel- South portal, Blockhouse Island, Brockville Arts Centre, Railway Tunnel Park, Brockville Museum, Brockville Court House, restaurants: 1000 Islands Brewing Co, Jon's Restaurant, Shawarma Garden, The Keystorm Pub, Richard's Coffeehouse, Don's Fish & Chips, Indian Cuisine Hub, Buell Street Bistro, 1000 Islands Restaurant & Pizzeria, Nakhon Thai Restaurant

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