Join an Educator to make a ecosystem diorama from recyclable materials.
This is a drop-in activity that is included with admission.
Join us for a live video call at sea, with scientists and engineers onboard the CanPac Valour as they explore the seafloor off BC’s coast! Part of the NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project (NEPDEP), this expedition will be mapping the seafloor with an echosounder and using a remotely operated vehicle called Mantis to record real-time footage of the seafloor, including at underwater mountains near Haida Gwaii and in the new Tang.ɢ̲wan · ḥačxʷiqak · Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area off the west coast of Vancouver Island. These areas are hotspots for marine biodiversity, with nurseries of eggs, glass sponge reefs, seafloor venting, and new species being discovered all the time.
This expedition is a collaboration between Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Council of the Haida Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council, Royal BC Museum, University of Victoria, and Ocean Networks Canada.
In this live event, you are invited to ask questions directly to those at sea. You will learn about marine life, why the ecosystems are important, the sophisticated technology they’re using, and what life onboard the vessel is like. You can also follow NEPDEP and watch their livestreams of the underwater footage on Facebook or nepdep.com.
This event will take place in our Centre’s Ocean’s Heartbeat space.
Free with admission or membership. No registration required.
Create your own fish fashion!
Be sure to bring along:
A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $7.00. from the Centre)
$2 for fabric paint
Your creativity
Details:
Fish molds provided
Suitable for all ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required
Standard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted
We will be closed today to allow our staff and volunteers to take part in learning or ceremonies around the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Tot Tuesdays (October through April)
*RETURNS OCTOBER 7
Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am
Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more!
Suitable for ages 3–5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted
Themes listed below are subject to change
Fall 2025 Themes coming soon
Create your own fish fashion!
Be sure to bring along:
A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $7.00. from the Centre)
$2 for fabric paint
Your creativity
Details:
Fish molds provided
Suitable for all ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required
Standard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted
Save-the-date for our annual fundraising spooktacular.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be split between our non-profit Centre and Habitat Acquisition Trust.
More details to come!