The Touch Tank Hut is a miniature marine interpretive center located on the Dartmouth waterfront.
WE ARE NOW OPEN!
Your private 30-minute visit must be booked ahead of time using the form below our hours and admission cost.
We are also offering 30-minute programs. With four different themes, you're sure to find something perfect for your group!
You can book just a visit, just a program, or both!
For COVID safety, the maximum amount of people in a group is 7. Children under 2 years of age are free, however they are included in the head count. Select the option for the number of people you are paying for and then let us know if you have any little ones in the required field. Please also see our COVID protocols below.
We are also offering 30-minute programs. With four different themes, you're sure to find something perfect for your group!
You can book just a visit, just a program, or both!
For COVID safety, the maximum amount of people in a group is 7. Children under 2 years of age are free, however they are included in the head count. Select the option for the number of people you are paying for and then let us know if you have any little ones in the required field. Please also see our COVID protocols below.
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2021 Hours
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday: 10-6 Friday: 11-7 Saturday: 9-5 Sunday: 10-6 Note: as we go through the summer and determine what times and dates work best for our visitors, these times may be subject to change. |
Season Passes
$20/individual (add one individual for $15)
$55/group of 4 ($10/person for each additional individual) **Includes unlimited access to the Hut, 50% off programs, and 10% off Tidal Trekkers and retail items.** Please call 902-221-5290 to purchase your Season Pass. |
Admission Costs
Touch Tank Hut
1 visitor $5
2 visitors $10
3 visitors $15
4 visitors $17
5 visitors $20
6 visitors $23
7 visitors $26
Programs
A flat cost of $20 and can be booked for a maximum of 7 visitors
The Touch Tank Hut and Programs are free for children under 2 and for disability support workers.
Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
1 visitor $5
2 visitors $10
3 visitors $15
4 visitors $17
5 visitors $20
6 visitors $23
7 visitors $26
Programs
A flat cost of $20 and can be booked for a maximum of 7 visitors
The Touch Tank Hut and Programs are free for children under 2 and for disability support workers.
Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Note: If you're booking both a visit and a program, please make sure not to book your visit and your program for the same time slot! We recommend you book your program for the time immediately after your visit.
To reserve both options, click "add another booking" after you've selected the time of your first booking.
CLAW-SOME PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Please note that programs take place outdoors. While we have a tent to protect from the rain, please dress according to the weather and remember that it's always windy and cooler by the Harbour!
Shell We Paint?!
All ages, especially the little ones!
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, especially the little ones!
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!
Coastal Geology Rocks
Recommended age: 7+
Take a dive into the geology of coastal Nova Scotia! Explore our specimens hands-on to discover what makes rocks in Halifax different from rocks at Peggy's Cove, and how they came to be!
Recommended age: 7+
Take a dive into the geology of coastal Nova Scotia! Explore our specimens hands-on to discover what makes rocks in Halifax different from rocks at Peggy's Cove, and how they came to be!
Discovering Diving
Recommended age: 10+
How does scuba diving work and what types of jobs require it? Let’s find out while getting hands-on and creating your own little scuba diver!
Recommended age: 10+
How does scuba diving work and what types of jobs require it? Let’s find out while getting hands-on and creating your own little scuba diver!
Clean It Up!
Recommended age: 10+
Come join us for a hands-on experience on how to clean up oil spills! This program will cover what oil spills are and why they're dangerous to marine life, while also exploring the methods and materials used to clean them up.
Recommended age: 10+
Come join us for a hands-on experience on how to clean up oil spills! This program will cover what oil spills are and why they're dangerous to marine life, while also exploring the methods and materials used to clean them up.
HOW TO FIND US
We don't have all our signage in place yet, so here's how you can easily find us!
The Touch Tank Hut is located at Alderney Landing, at 2 Ochterloney Street in Dartmouth. Look for the bright teal building beside the marina. If you're facing the water, it's on the right side of the parking lot!
The Touch Tank Hut is located at Alderney Landing, at 2 Ochterloney Street in Dartmouth. Look for the bright teal building beside the marina. If you're facing the water, it's on the right side of the parking lot!
COVID PROTOCOLS
Your party must be limited to 7 people, including children under 2 years old.
We ask that everyone where a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Touch Tank Hut and during the program. While the latter takes place outside, social distancing during the program is not possible. Children under 2 are not required to wear a mask.
We ask that you please:
We ask that everyone where a mask for the duration of their visit inside the Touch Tank Hut and during the program. While the latter takes place outside, social distancing during the program is not possible. Children under 2 are not required to wear a mask.
We ask that you please:
- Self-monitor for COVID symptoms prior to your visit.
- Notify us and cancel your registration if anyone in your family experience COVID-19 like symptoms. This includes a cough (new or exacerbated chronic), headaches, fever, sore throat, marked fatigue, sneezing, congestion, body aches, runny nose.
- Notify us and cancel your registration if you travelled outside of Nova Scotia, PEI or Newfoundland and Labrador within 14 days of the program or have come into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
- You will be offered a refund if you need to cancel due to a COVID-19 reason.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the program cannot be reimbursed, however we will gladly issue you a charitable tax receipt for the amount paid. Cancellations prior to that timeframe may be done through the confirmation email that you received or via phone at 902-221-5290.
An exception to the 24-hour rule is made if the cancellation is due to a COVID-19-related reason.
An exception to the 24-hour rule is made if the cancellation is due to a COVID-19-related reason.
