Become a Member
An annual pass to the Centre is a great deal, but if you would like to further support its educational programs while getting some great extras, maybe a membership is for you…
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Membership Benefits
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- A full year of unlimited free admission to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre;
- Free Floating Ideas lectures;
- Special member-only hours once per month;
- 15% discount on merchandise;
- 15% discount on programs and special events;
- A Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Member decal;
- Regular e-newsletter;
- A distinctive Sea Star pin for your lapel.
Membership $75
Members receive all membership benefits for one named person.
Salish Sea Advocate $250
Salish Sea Advocates receive all membership benefits for two named persons, plus:
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- a full year of unlimited free admission for children or grandchildren aged 3 to 17, and
- four guest day passes; members need not accompany guests.
Other Giving Opportunities
Join our family of donors and play an even greater role in supporting our work to instil strong stewardship values in every person who comes through our doors.
Salish Sea Ambassador $500
With your generous contribution of $500, you will receive all membership benefits for two named persons, plus:
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- a full year of unlimited free admission for children or grandchildren aged 3 to 17,
- four guest day passes; members need not accompany guests, and
- your name will be included on our Donors’ Wall.
Salish Sea League $750
With your generous contribution of $750, you will receive all membership benefits for two named persons, plus:
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- a full year of unlimited free admission for children and grandchildren aged 3 to 17,
- four guest day passes; members need not accompany guests
- a special no-cost tour conducted by one of our aquarists with up to four friends, and
- your name will be included on our Donors’ Wall.
Ocean Guardian $1,500 and above
With your generous contribution, you will receive all membership benefits for two named persons, plus:
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- a full year of unlimited free admission for children and grandchildren aged 3 to 17,
- six guest day passes; members need not accompany guests,
- a special no-cost tour conducted by one of our aquarists with up to four friends,
- invitations to exclusive donor events, such as our bi-annual President’s Dinner in the Centre, and
- your name will be included on our Donors’ Wall.
There are four easy ways to purchase your Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre membership:
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- Visit the Membership Desk in the Centre. Open daily.
- Fill out our online membership form.
- Call our Membership Desk at 250.665.7511.
- Download a printable membership form and mail it to: Membership Department, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L 4X3.
Make a Donation
You may donate directly to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre through CanadaHelps.
The Centre is an approved 1% for the Planet Non-Profit Partner. You may also donate through 1% FOR THE PLANET.
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre operates as a not-for-profit community facility that is self supporting through admission fees, grants and donations. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is governed, funded and owned by the New Marine Centre Society. Initial funds for the Centre were raised through generous community support, and a major donation from Shaw Communications.
