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History of Metro Vancouver: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium, 1956

Canada's first public aquarium, the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium, opened on June 15, 1956

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1956

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

It was perhaps a leap of faith when the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium opened in 1956 as Canada's first public aquarium, but its popularity has proved enduring. Lesser known, but also important, is the aquarium's marine conservation, rehabilitation and research work.