HERRING: The Pulse of the Pacific

If salmon are the lifeblood of our coast, herring are the heartbeat.
Discover how these vital little fish support life on our coast. Learn about their unique way of communicating and so much more!

Exhibit features stunning videography by Moonfish Media, brilliantly edited by Jason King of Shoestring Productions.

Sea-Shirt Sundays

Check event calender for dates

Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along:

1. A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (cloth bags & white kids/youth shirts available for purchase)

2. $2 for fabric paint

3. Your creativity

Details:

• Suitable for all ages

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• No registration required

• Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and Memberships accepted

• $2 fee for fabric paint

Tot Tuesdays (October through April)

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 (subject to change)

January 6 Crabs and Cousins
January 13 Camouflage Capers
January 20 Jiggling Jellyfish
January 27 Super Sharks
February 3 Awesome Otters
February 10 Closed for maintenance
February 17 Squishy Squids
February 24 The Science of Discovery
March 3 Plants & Pollinators
March 10 Plankton Power
March 31 See the Seabirds
April 7 Eggstravaganza
April 14 Slippery Seaweeds
April 21 Tidepool Explorers