IMAX Theatre Visit

With their fluffy fur expressive faces and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions all around the world. Once driven to near extinction by the Maritime fur trade in British Columbia, sea otters have made a remarkable comeback—breathing new life into Vancouver Island’s wild west coast and reviving its kelp forests.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure takes you on the captivating coming-of-age journey of a sea otter pup, Finn. Under the dedicated care of first-time otter mum Bella, Finn has only 8 months to prepare for a life of his own on these rugged coasts. Together they will overcome incredible odds, and witness some of nature's most dramatic spectacles. Grab a paw and join the raft in this immersive adventure for IMAX® and giant screen theaters.

Run time 45min. Rated G

BE SWEPT AWAY ON AN EPIC JOURNEY ACROSS THE WORLD’S LARGEST CONTINENT WHOSE EXTREME LANDSCAPES HAVE PUSHED WILDLIFE TO THE LIMIT!

Atop the world’s tallest peaks of the Himalayas, get an intimate look at elusive Snow Leopards and Tiger moms in Nepal raising their young. Witness a Tibetan Fox ‘hide-and-seek hunting’ amongst yaks on an ancient plateau, catch glimpses of the secretive red panda in its remote forest stronghold, meet the remarkable long-eared jumping Jerboa in the harsh Gobi Desert, and fly alongside beautiful songbirds feeding on “sapcicles” in northern Japan. In the world’s richest coral seas of the Pacific, discover the cute-yet-deadly Sea Bunny and be immersed in an unbelievable shark feeding frenzy, that’s never been filmed before. Each story reveals the incredible ways in which wildlife has adapted to thrive in these challenging habitats.

Produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Wild Asia: Life at Extremes is a giant screen immersive experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals, and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas.

Run time 40min. Rated G

The modern world was built on horseback. Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity. Join the unlikely pair of Julaa, an inspiring eight-year-old girl and her Mongolian foal who work together to push their endurance to the limit in the race of a lifetime. Be immersed in the power of wild mustangs and a native American horse healer in Arizona who earns their trust and loyalty. Gallop alongside the world's fastest Arabian horse. Be amazed by the astounding muscle power and courage of a cadet police horse taking its toughest test in Amsterdam. Follow the adorable antics of Digby and Hazel, miniature care horses with big hearts that comfort those in need. After near extinction, watch the drama unfold as six Przewalski wild horses are released, finally connecting with the big herd, giving strong hope to conserving this ancient species.

Run time 42min. Rated G

The modern world was built on horseback. Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity. Join the unlikely pair of Julaa, an inspiring eight-year-old girl and her Mongolian foal who work together to push their endurance to the limit in the race of a lifetime. Be immersed in the power of wild mustangs and a native American horse healer in Arizona who earns their trust and loyalty. Gallop alongside the world’s fastest Arabian horse. Be amazed by the astounding muscle power and courage of a cadet police horse taking its toughest test in Amsterdam. Follow the adorable antics of Digby and Hazel, miniature care horses with big hearts that comfort those in need. After near extinction, watch the drama unfold as six Przewalski wild horses are released, finally connecting with the big herd, giving strong hope to conserving this ancient species.

Run time 42min. Rated G

Beautiful, delicate yet unbelievably resilient, the butterfly is one of nature`s most enigmatic creatures. A story of adaptation and survival, we follow the vast migrations of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico. With the help of cutting edge slow-motion, drone and macro filming techniques, we see the butterflies tiny world in immaculate detail as they overcome the challenges of metamorphosis and migration, fly thousands of kilometers and as high as 3300 meters. Butterfly Journey reveals our interconnected and awe-inspiring world on the giant screen, through the eyes of the butterflies. Yet what fate awaits them when the fine-tuned climates they intimately know suddenly shift?

Run time 39min. Rated G

Special Screening - Luna, a baby killer whale, gets separated from his family. When he seeks contact with people, his life becomes a saga of love, conflict, laughter and drama, about the mysteries — and the promise — of friendship across forbidden boundaries. Lost Orca: The Legend of Luna, a film honoured widely by festivals and critics, has been edited for the giant screen format by the original filmmakers, Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm. It includes new footage from Vancouver Island’s spectacular Nootka Sound and storytelling framed by reflections on a timeless true story of a little whale who, in the words of Mowachaht/Muchalaht elder Eugene Amos, touched the lives of everyone he met

Run time 42 min. Rated G.