HERRING: The Pulse of the Pacific

If salmon are the lifeblood of our coast, herring are the heartbeat.
Discover how these vital little fish support life on our coast. Learn about their unique way of communicating and so much more!

Exhibit features stunning videography by Moonfish Media, brilliantly edited by Jason King of Shoestring Productions.

Sea-Shirt Sundays

Check event calender for dates

Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along:

1. A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (cloth bags & white kids/youth shirts available for purchase)

2. $2 for fabric paint

3. Your creativity

Details:

• Suitable for all ages

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• No registration required

• Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and Memberships accepted

• $2 fee for fabric paint

Tot Tuesdays (October through April)

Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am

Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more!

• Suitable for ages 3–5

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space

• Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted

• Themes listed below are subject to change

Fall 2024 Themes

January 7 — Crabs and Cousins
January 14 — Camoflage Capers
January 21 — Super Sharks
February 4 — Squishy Squids
February 11 — Wolf Eels!
February 18 — The Science of Discovery
February 25 — Plankton Power
March 4 — Plants & Pollinators
March 11 — See the Sea Birds
April 1 — Awesome Otters
April 8 — Slippery Seaweeds
April 15 — Eggstravaganza
April 22 — Watershed Wardens