Holiday Splash is what happens when the Vancouver Aquarium decides to do Christmas. Indoor and outdoor exhibits in Stanley Park glow with a million lights, a giant Jelly Snow Globe becomes the centrepiece, and Penguins 4-D gives the little ones something to squeal about. It’s a different kind of Christmas outing, and on a wet afternoon, a lot of it is indoors.
The aquarium hasn’t posted 2026 Holiday Splash dates yet, but its holiday season is clearly on: Breakfast with Santa is booking for select dates from November 29 to December 23, 2026, and the aquarium says breakfast guests can visit Holiday Splash before or after. Here’s what we know.
Holiday Splash: Quick Facts
| What it is | A holiday event at the Vancouver Aquarium, with festive lights, a Jelly Snow Globe and a Penguins 4-D experience |
| Where | Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2 |
| 2026 dates | Not confirmed yet |
| Lights | 1 million twinkling lights across indoor and outdoor exhibits |
| Best for | Families, couples and marine life fans |
| Official page | vanaqua.org |
When Is Holiday Splash in 2026?
Exact dates and prices haven’t been posted. The aquarium’s 2026 Breakfast with Santa page refers to Holiday Splash, so expect it to run through at least late November to Christmas. Watch vanaqua.org for the announcement.
Breakfast with Santa 2026
- Dates: November 29 and December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, 2026.
- Seatings: 10:00 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 2:00 PM.
- Prices (tax included): general admission $55 to $75, members $45 to $60. Children under 3 are free.
- Good to know: some seatings are already sold out, so book early.
More Santa visits are in our where to see Santa guide.
What Holiday Splash Offers
- The Jelly Snow Globe, the glowing centrepiece of the event.
- Penguins 4-D, a 4-D film experience.
- A million lights across indoor and outdoor exhibits.
- The aquarium’s animals, as on any visit.
The aquarium hasn’t said which special programs, feedings or activities will run in 2026.
Where It Is
The Vancouver Aquarium is at 845 Avison Way in Stanley Park. Check the aquarium’s website for parking and accessibility.
More in Stanley Park and Downtown
- Astra Lumina, the light-and-sound night walk at the old Stanley Park Railway site.
- The Big Elf Run from Lumberman’s Arch on December 12.
- Downtown, the Vancouver Christmas Market and Gingerbread Lane.
Looking for another big light show? See Christmas lights in Vancouver, including indoor-friendly Glow Gardens Langley.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holiday Splash in 2026?
Dates haven’t been posted yet, but Breakfast with Santa runs on select dates from November 29 to December 23, 2026.
Is there Breakfast with Santa at the Vancouver Aquarium?
Yes, on select dates from November 29 to December 23, 2026, with two seatings a day.
Where is it?
The Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park.
What is the Jelly Snow Globe?
A glowing display that the aquarium features as the centrepiece of Holiday Splash.
How many lights are there?
About a million, across indoor and outdoor exhibits.
How much are tickets?
2026 prices haven’t been published.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Lights in Vancouver 2026
