Mini-habitats under microscopes for hands-on exploration of sea life. Marine naturalist store. Info-centre on community activities and amenities.

Aquarium hours: Summer, daily noon to 5. Other seasons, weekends, noon to 5.

On the Cowichan Bay waterfront at Pier 66.

Location: Cowichan Bay British Columbia Telephone 250-748-4522

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Carol Ships Parade Of Lights Vancouver December 1 thru December 23 Winter Carnival Vernon January 29 thru February 7 Olympics 2010 Cultural Bus Ttour Whistler February 12 thru February 28 Passport to Christmas Abbotsford continuing thru December 24 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Richmond February 12 thru February 28

Other upcoming events include: Olympics 2010 Cultural Bus Ttour Whistler February 12 thru February 28 Bethlehem Walk Parksville December 12 thru December 15 Film Festival Whistler December 3 thru December 6 Push international Performing Arts Festival Vancouver January 20 thru February 6 Kokanee Snow Dreams Fernie January 30 thru January 31