'Day of Discovery' Unveils New Aquarium Next to Downtown Toronto Hotel

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - Jun 4, 2014) - As part of the Renaissance Hotels' Global Day of Discovery on Thursday, June 26^th, a downtown Toronto luxury hotel is treating some of its top guests to an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the city's newest and most anticipated attraction, the Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.

The VIP tour hosted by the Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel will give guests an exciting behind the scenes look at state-of-the-art life support systems which maintain aquatic life inside the world-class facility. Conveniently located next to the new attraction, the impressive Renaissance Hotel offers premier lodging near the Ripley's Aquarium and many other popular downtown attractions.

As the Renaissance's newest neighbor, Ripley's Aquarium provides guests from near and far with an unforgettable learning destination perfect for all ages. Invited guests participating in the Toronto luxury hotel's Discovery Tour are assured a memorable experience they will surely want to share with friends and family.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, located next to the CN Tower, is Canada's largest indoor aquarium. Guests will be immersed in a thrilling underwater adventure through the waters of the world that features ten galleries including the heart-pounding Dangerous Lagoon, the captivating Ray Bay and the mesmerizing Planet Jellies. While dedicated to fostering environmental education, conservation and research, the aquarium offers thrilling entertainment with over 100 interactive exhibits and touch pools.

Promising an in depth look at the aquarium's operations, this unique tour will include the back of house areas including the life support and filtration equipment used to maintain the facility with real-time statistics and technical information about water quality and conditions. Following the tour, guests will return to the Renaissance to enjoy the Toronto hotel's eclectic Arriba Lounge for food and drink.

About the Renaissance Downtown Toronto Hotel

Business and leisure travelers enjoy an exclusive setting when booking a stay at the Renaissance Downtown Toronto Hotel, uniquely located inside the Rogers Centre and offering guests field-view rooms and full-service amenities. The only hotel in the world located inside a major league sports facility, the hotel is ideal for attending Blue Jays' baseball, Argonauts football, the Toronto International Film Festival and other events held at this impressive venue. Convenient to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Air Canada Centre and the Toronto financial district, the hotel's spacious guest rooms and field-view suites are designed to meet a variety of needs, whether hosting business associates or traveling with family and friends. A prime destination for meetings and social gatherings, the hotel features 13,000 square feet of event space that includes 12 meeting rooms and the Northern Lights Ballroom, all supported by the attentive service of dedicated event managers and professional catering staff to ensure flawless events.