Deep Bay Marine Field Station - VIU - Bowser, British Columbia

K. H.

Ein toller Ort um Informationen über die Wasserwelt zu erhalten. Die Studenten sind sehr hilfsbereit und geben viele Informationen. Highlight ist, dass man die Tiere anfassen darf.

Cheryl A.

Others said you only need an hour for this but we were there 1.5 hours and could have stayed longer. The touch pool was guided by Ricki who was full of information, patience with the children and respect for the animals. Extremely enjoyable and educational.
Pearl greeted us at the door and showed us around with enthusiasm. Really set the scene.
At the end, the famous Laughlin regaled us with stories of nudibranchs. His excitement about the subject made me see them in a whole new light.
All in all a great introduction to these sea creatures and a good foundation for our subsequent beach combing.

Carly S.

We visited the Deep Bay Marine Field Station today and had a fantastic experience. It was interesting, informative and definitely worth the stop.

A special shout-out to Lauchlan, the summer student working there, who was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and really made our visit extra memorable. When he found out I was interested in nudibranchs, he went out of his way to share his knowledge and even showed me their sea hare, which I absolutely loved.

This isn’t a full scale aquarium, so if that’s what you’re expecting, you might be disappointed. But if you’re curious about local marine creatures, especially those from the intertidal zone, there is so much to enjoy. They have a very large main tank that you could spend a long time observing, a great touch tank, whale bones and more.

The experience is really what you make of it, ask questions, engage with the staff and you’ll get a lot out of your visit. Highly recommend for anyone with an interest in marine biology or BC’s coastal ecosystems!

Lianne F.

Lachlan and Mel were fantastic hosts! They were both so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about everything. They spent lots of time with us, especially with the touch tanks. This is great for adults, not just children but children would certainly enjoy the visit. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Victoria Island!

Tina P.

This place was a highlight of our trip to Vancouver Island. The staff did a great job of teaching the kids about the marine animals in the tank, and there were plenty of other kid friendly activity stations aside from the touch tank that kept the kids engaged

Heather K.

At first glance I didn’t think there would be enough to keep an 11 year old engaged, but I was wrong. Once we met Lochlan, a VIU marine biology summer student, we were captivated by his enthusiasm for all things invertebrate! He gave my grandson a chance to hold several species which was fun to watch. It was wonderful seeing a young man pursue a career he is passionate about and it was clear he loved sharing all that he knew. Lochlan is an asset to the program.

M W.

If you are in the area, it is worth a trip over. The students who work there are knowledgeable and passionate about marine life. There are a few games set up, lots to look at, touch and explore with the highlight being the touch tanks.

Inna S.

A great place for kids to learn about the marine environment. All the staff are super friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the touch tank is super fun.