Bring your group to visit us today!
We offer opportunities for:
schools
day cares and day camps
clubs (scouts, sparks, etc.)
birthday parties
senior groups and more!
Download the 2025 Program Guide.
Our spring 2025 programs are in part made possible thanks to the support of East Coast Credit Union
Can’t come to the Centre? We’ll come to you! Check out our portable touch tank experience.
A hands-on discovery of different animal shells that can be found along Nova Scotia's coast. Each participant gets to paint an oyster shell that they can take home!
All ages
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Shell We Paint
Perfect for the little guppies, this program begins with an interactive story telling of a fan favourite, "The Pout-Pout Fish". Participants will then get on their feet and play a game of "Sammy Says"!
Ages 3-8
Story Time with sammy the squid
What even is in our harbour? Learn what kinds of creatures live in the depths of the Halifax Harbour and what makes them a happy home. Engage in a hands-on activity about different habitats and how they can impact what animals live there. You’ll also learn about reef balls and how they are integral to our marine ecosystems!
Ages 6+
Whats in the Harbour?
Just Squidding!
We’re not even squidding, those willing to try will get to touch the insides of a squid in this educational dissection! If we discover a full ink sac, the participants will get to test out the squid pen and write their monogram!
Ages 6+
Dive into this exploration about the importance of all animals in our ocean, especially our intertidal crew, and learn about how some animals play an extra crucial role in combating climate change. Learn about trophic cascades and how even the smallest animals can have the biggest impact! Plus make a pledge to be a Climate Change Superhero!
Ages 9+
Climate Change Superheros
How do I Float?
Ever wonder how sharks, whales, sea turtles and fish are able to navigate their three dimensional world? Discover how these species have adapted to move underwater - spoiler alert, they all have their own special method! You'll also learn about the different species of sharks, whales, and sea turtles in Nova Scotia.
Ages 14+
Sponsored by Ocean Tracking Network
Birthday Parties
The best way to celebrate a birthday! The Centre is yours for 2 hours. Party starts with a one hour program - 30 minutes of guided touch tank exploration and 30 mins for one of our themed programs above.
You then get the Centre for one more hour to have your cake, presents and keep exploring!
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