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Visit
the amazing Pacific Undersea Gardens and GO DEEP in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
See the Live Dive Show in our exclusive Undersea Theatre on the bottom of the
sea! Descend... into a world where Victoria’s reputation as the “City of Gardens” extends beneath the tide-line! Home of the largest collection of local marine life to be found anywhere! You will come face to face with the excitement, the wonder, the magic and mystery of the underwater world. Beneath the surface of the Inner Harbour, all manner of fish to brilliant Red Snapper, swim through the kelp forest. A school of thousands of Pacific salmon follow their remarkable life cycle amidst the ruins of a sunken ship. Amongst ghostly gardens of white and crimson anemones, the ferocious looking Wolf eel lurks and the largest species of octopus in the world glides the reef. The sea gives up its secrets in our unique underwater theatre. The shows are continuous and filled with action, special effects and surprises! Expertly narrated by knowledgeable tour guides and scuba divers equipped with underwater communications, you will get to know the stars of this submarine drama! The Pacific Undersea Gardens is truly a unique adventure for the whole family. Located in the beautiful Inner Harbour of downtown Victoria, BC, the Pacific Undersea Gardens provides the world with an exciting and convenient way to view the marine life of the British Columbia coastal region. Visitors to the lower level display area of the vessel descend 5 meters (15 feet) beneath the ocean to watch a variety of marine plants and animals. More than 5,000 animals of different species inhabit the aquariums around the vessel in a natural but protected environment. Through the many viewing windows,visitors can look right into the underwater world of the Pacific Northwest. The specially designed tidal pond is also a fun and educational experience for all ages, allowing visitors to gently handle some of the sea life. Located at the far end of the 150-foot vessel is a very special theatre area. Spacious seating provides everyone a great view from any seat in the house. A friendly guide welcomes you into the world beneath the sea and introduces you to one of our divers. The divers are equipped with a full-face mask with communications so the can hear and talk to you. The guide and diver will take you on a fully narrated journey into the deep. Creatures met along the way include crabs, sea stars, anemones, rockfish, salmon, perch, wolf eels, and “Armstrong” the Giant Pacific Octopus. Dive shows run throughout the day and are about twenty minutes long, making the total tour time 45 - 60 minutes. The tour does not have to end when the show is over because the Undersea Gardens welcomes you to go back through the viewing areas after the show, and upstairs to the Treasure Cove Gift Shop. The gift shop features many marine-related toys, souvenirs, postcards, clothing and jewelry items. Exquisite ceramics, crafts, and the relaxed, friendly environment make shopping a pleasure. We even have snacks but don’t look for sushi here! The Pacific Undersea Gardens is a floating vessel moored in Victoria’s Inner Harbour across from the Parliament Buildings. The entrance gangway is located off Belleville Street. Website: www.pacificunderseagardens.com |