🇨🇦 The Best Way to Visit Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

The most important tip: 🚨 Come in the morning! Especially on summer weekends—the experience difference between morning and afternoon is like 10% vs 90%! The aquarium itself is great, but the indoor space is limited. When it’s crowded, it gets hard to breathe, difficult to see the fish, and you can’t even hear the presentations. Photos end up full of people👥, and combined with the high ticket price, it can really ruin the experience. If it’s your first time, 2 hours is enough. Aim to arrive between 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM. 🎫 Ticket Prices: 2 adults + 1 child: $117 (tax included) If your kid loves it, consider an annual pass! Currently, 20% off for groups of 3 or more—2 adults + 1 child only $207. You’ll get your money’s worth after just two visits! 🅿️ Parking: The official recommendation is 18 York St—just 150m (3 mins walk) from the aquarium. Weekends: $15 before 6 PM Weekdays: $25 Don’t bother looking elsewhere; this is the best value nearby. 🍽️ Lunch: The aquarium’s cafe and soft-serve ice cream are better than expected 🍦—good if you’re in a hurry. If you have time, I highly recommend Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine for dim sum 🥢. It’s a 6-7 minute walk away with beautiful lake views! You can call ahead for reservations on both weekdays and weekends, though waits are common on weekends. 📍 Nearby Attractions: The train museum across the street: Just look from the outside 🚆. It’s very small and not worth buying a ticket. CN Tower next door: Go up if you’re interested! 🗼 Thanks for reading—hope you have a fin-tastic time! 🐠 #Toronto #Aquarium #RipleysAquarium #Attractions #Summer #TravelTips #FamilyFriendly #WeekendIdeas #TorontoGuide 🌊👨‍👩‍👧