Located in downtown Toronto beside the iconic CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is one of the city’s most popular attractions and the meeting point for our guided Niagara Falls day tour.
We meet here before departing for Niagara Falls because it is central, recognizable, and easy to access.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada opened in 2013 and quickly became one of Toronto’s most visited indoor attractions. Located in the city’s Entertainment District beside the CN Tower, it draws millions of visitors each year.
The facility holds millions of litres of water and houses more than 20,000 aquatic animals representing hundreds of species from both Canadian waters and marine ecosystems around the world.
One of the aquarium’s most distinctive features is its underwater viewing tunnel. Visitors travel along a moving walkway through a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks, stingrays, and large marine life swimming overhead.
The building itself was designed to fit into the dense downtown core while creating expansive interior aquatic habitats. It includes multiple themed galleries that explore freshwater and saltwater environments.
A unique educational element of the aquarium is its focus on Canadian aquatic ecosystems. Exhibits showcase species found in:
This allows visitors to learn about regional biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Ripley’s Aquarium participates in conservation programs and public education initiatives. These focus on:
Educational programming is offered for school groups and families, emphasizing marine biology and environmental responsibility.
After departing from Ripley’s Aquarium, your Niagara Falls experience begins immediately. As we travel through Southern Ontario, your guide shares stories, regional history, and insights about the landmarks we pass along the way.
Your journey to Niagara doesn’t start at the Falls — it starts right here in Toronto.
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