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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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Karla
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Aquariums - Seattle vs Vancouver?
Hi,
Anyone been to both? My boyfriend and I will be visiting both cities this summer and would like to see the best aquarium. Thanks.

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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Vancouver's is one of the top aquariums (aquaria?) in the world and is vastly superior to Seattle's. IMO.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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I've only been to Seattle's and it is nothing spectacular imo.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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I think the Seattle Aquarium is closed for remodel. At least I'm fairly sure it was that building I saw them taking a back hoe to.

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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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Another vote for the Vancouver aquarium (and we live in Seattle). Take some time to walk around Stanley Park too.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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The Seattle Aquarium is undergoing major renovations and expansions which will be done in 2008. It sounds like it WILL be a world class facility but as of now it is not.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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We've been to both and prefer the Vancouver aquarium but really enjoyed the Seattle aquarium as well.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Thank you all, Vancouver it is!
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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I've lived in Seattle for 15 years and I've seen both -- I say Vancouver. Hands down.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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I've been to Vancouver's only, and the most memorable was watching the trained Beluga Whales, like watching a dolphin show, very unusual.
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Old Apr 21st, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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I live in Seattle as well, and I'd definitely say Vancouver if you're choosing one over the other. However, as lovesadventure mentions, Seattle's is under construction so hopefully we'll see some great improvements
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