Media Releases

Ruby Octopus Babies

Check out a short video of our busy little swimmers here.

CBC Radio Interview with Executive Director, Angus Matthews

December 21, 2012

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Interview with Angus Matthews – On Shaw TV’s Go! Island

January 11, 2013

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Kids’ CBC ‘Are We There Yet?’

Check out the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre on Kids’ CBC Are We There Yet? World Adventure!

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Shaw Community Spot

February 2012

Shaw ‘Together is Amazing’ spot

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Ocean Babyville – on Shaw The Daily

November 2011

Meet the new babies at the Aquarium.

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Hip Hop Video by Transit, Live at the Aquarium

September 2011

Transit Hip Hop recorded their music video for ‘Same Steez’ among our habitats!

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Deep Dive! Deep Discovery! – on Shaw The Daily

July 2011

Shaw TV discovers the tools and technology used for ocean exploration more than 100 years ago through to present day.

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2011 CRD EcoStar Awards

June 2011

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre won the 2011 EcoStar Award for Water Stewardship.

Click here to watch a short video!

World Oceans Day 2011 – on Shaw The Daily

June 5, 2011

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  • More Info:


    Contact Marketing Director
    Email

    Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Place Sidney, BC V8L 4X3

    250.665.7511 ext. 109

  • Media Tours

    We welcome media tours at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. There are a number of outdoor experiences we are happy to arrange afterwards so that media will have an opportunity to explore more of the amazing adventures Sidney has to offer – from whale watching to eco cruising.

    If you’re a member of the media, please contact Leshell Michaluk, Marketing Director, to set up a media visit.

  • Background

  • Awards

    » Recipient of the 2011 CRD EcoStar Award for Water Stewardship

    » Recipient of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2011 Crystal Award for Tourism Excellence

    » Recipient of the Peninsula Readers' Choice Award for Best Wildlife/Marine Viewing

    » Recipient of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2010 Crystal Award for Environmental Responsiveness

    » A Douglas Magazine '10 to Watch' Business in 2010

    » Recipient of Tourism Vancouver Island's Raising the Bar Award in 2009

    » One of Canada's Top Ten New Attractions for Summer 2009 - Where Magazine Editors