YOUR OCEAN
ADVENTURE AWAITS
Discover a world beneath the surface and experience marine life like never before—up close and personal.
Who We Are
The Back to the Sea Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia brings the beauty of local marine life up to eye level. Visitors can interact with and learn about the incredible animals and creatures that call the Atlantic Ocean home.
Our mission is to foster curiosity for marine life and inspire a desire to protect the ocean. We recognize the vital role that marine life plays in our world, which is why our dedication lies with education, conservation, and community engagement.
Upcoming highlights
2026: Our 10th anniversary! 🎉
📌 Stay tuned after the Big Blue Boogie Cruise, a family-friendly fundraising event happened on Sunday, August 30, 2026!
📌 Our 50/50 square fundraiser is still on! Visit the Centre to claim a square, or participate online through our social media channels.
Follow us on social media for event details and fundraiser updates, or subscribe to our newsletter using the button at the bottom of this page.
Get to Know Us
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We are open in September on:
Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
Check back soon for our October to December hours.
Can’t make it during our opening hours? We can book you in for a private visit!
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You can expect to see many species of marine invertebrates native to Nova Scotia's waters, such as sea stars, rock crabs, sea urchins, scallops and more!
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Our main entrance facing the parking lot has a ramp leading up to it for wheelchair users. Depending on the size of your wheels, you may be more comfortable using our back entrance, which is level to the ground. If this is the case, our staff are happy to help you out. There are no steps inside the facility.
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Yes, we would LOVE to have you join the team! Please click here for more information on volunteering with us.
Invest in Our Ocean’s Future, Donate Today
Back to the Sea Society is a public non-profit aquarium and charity. Support from the community is essential in helping to keep our doors open. Your donation will go toward the society’s conservation initiatives and developing more meaningful, hands-on educational programs and events. Single and monthly donations are welcome and appreciated. Thank you!
