The Vancouver Aquarium’s Holiday Splash runs Nov. 12 through Dec. 24, with “Scuba Claus” diving twice daily during the season.
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The Vancouver Aquarium is set to turn the season underwater with its annual Holiday Splash event, featuring “Scuba Claus” diving into the marine habitats starting Thursday, Nov. 12 and continuing through Dec. 24.
Dives will take place twice daily through Dec. 24, and the aquarium will be lit up with more than a million lights during the event. Visitors can also see the return of the popular jelly snow globe, and the grounds are described as offering a “festive and merry vibe.”
Holiday Splash will be held at the Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way. The event runs Nov. 12 to Dec. 24, with pricing listed as $41.95-$57.95 for ages 13-64, $31.20 for ages three-12, $43.70 for seniors 65-plus and students, and free for children under three.
Alongside the underwater Santa performances, the aquarium is hosting its annual toy drive. Guests can purchase a plush penguin at 50 per cent of the regular price at the gift shop to support a child through the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
The aquarium is also offering a Holiday 4D experience described as an immersive Arctic VR adventure called “Snow Monkeys,” plus seasonal treats such as warm cocoa.
For select dates in November and December, the aquarium will hold a breakfast with Santa, featuring a buffet that includes Belgian waffles, maple-glazed bacon and scrambled eggs, along with a carving station offering roast turkey. The event also includes time to meet Santa before Holiday Splash activities begin, and bookings are encouraged due to limited availability.
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