Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
| Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea | |
|---|---|
Pacific salmon display | |
| 48°38′57″N 123°23′42″W / 48.64917°N 123.39500°W | |
| Date opened | June 20, 2009 |
| Location | Sidney, British Columbia, Canada |
| Land area | 930 square metres (10,000 sq ft) |
| Memberships | BCMA |
| Website | www |
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (formerly known as the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre) is a not-for-profit community aquarium and cultural learning centre dedicated to the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. It is located on the waterfront in the town of Sidney on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Since its grand opening on June 20, 2009, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea has become a highly regarded environmental education centre, as well as a popular attraction frequented by tourists and locals alike. The centre has won numerous awards, including being named "One of Canada's Top Ten New Attractions" for summer 2009 by Where magazine.