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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011

2011 Luminescence at Vancouver Aquarium

Experience underwater light at Luminescence! This celebration of light focuses on how animals create and reflect light with seasonal activities to discover throughout the Aquarium. Step through the main hall and be immersed in Jelly Swarm, a unique installation combining light and origami, explore displays found throughout the Aquarium, enjoy activities such as the Polar Express 4D, see Scuba Claus and watch the Aquarium's eels light the traditional holiday tree! Celebrate the holiday season at Luminescence at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park!

Interactive lit Jellyfish display during Luminescence at the Vancouver Aquarium. Splash into the holiday season at Luminescence, a celebration of aquatic light. Experience Jelly Swarm, discover how animals create and reflect light, see Polar Express 4D, Scuba Claus and the eel-lit tree:

DATE: November 24, 2011 - January 29, 2012
TIME: 9:30am - 5:00pm (December 26, 2011 - January 2, 2012: 9:30am - 5:30pm)
ACTIVITIES: Polar Express 4D [Daily: 10:45am; 11:15am; 11:45am; 12:45pm; 1:15pm, 1:45pm; 2:15pm; 3:15pm; 3:45pm & 4:15pm | Mon-Fri: 12:15pm & 2:45pm] | Glowing in the Deep [Daily: 12:30pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm] | Scuba Claus [Weekends: 11:30pm & 1:30pm] | Eel-lectric Lights [Daily: 11:00am & 2:00pm]
LOCATION: Vancouver Aquarium: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, Stanley Park, British Columbia (map)
COST: Adult: $21; Senior/Youth/Student: $16; Child: $13
WEBSITE: Vancouver Aquarium | Facebook | Twitter

Luminescence at the Vancouver Aquarium is on November 24, 2011 to January 2, 2012. Luminescent entrance to the Vancouver Aquarium. Jelly Swarm - an interactive light and origami art display at the Vancouver Aquarium during Luminescence. Jelly Swam in the main hall of the Vancouver Aquarium. White lit origami Jellyfish at Jelly Swarm in the Vancouver Aquarium. Yellow lit origami Jellyfish at Jelly Swarm in the Vancouver Aquarium. Orange lit origami Jellyfish at Jelly Swarm in the Vancouver Aquarium. Purple lit origami Jellyfish at Jelly Swarm in the Vancouver Aquarium. Blue lit origami Jellyfish at Jelly Swarm in the Vancouver Aquarium. Luminescent sea creatures in the Treasures of the BC Coast Gallery. Luminescent Clown Fish at the Tropic Zone Gallery in the Vancouver Aquarium. Luminescent scorpion in the Graham Amazon Gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium. Undersea creatures which create and reflect light. Highfin Dragonfish on display at the Vancouver Aquarium during Luminescence. Blue Lanternfish on display at the Vancouver Aquarium during Luminescence. Feeling the electric eels that light the holiday tree at the Vancouver Aquarium. Eel-lit Holiday Tree at the Vancouver Aquarium during Luminescence. Scuba Claus at the Vancouver Aquarium during Luminescence. [Image via the Vancouver Aquarium: http://www.vanaqua.org]