Hat Program

We are pleased to announcing the Hospital Aquarium Therapy Program (H.A.T). This program is a no cost aquarium placement for qualifying hospitals, medical care centres and retirement homes.

This program is sponsored by the makers of Fluval and Nutrafin and by Canadian Aquarium Displays.

This program has been in successful operation for 8 years. The aquarium placements have been gratefully received at hospitals in Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Milton and Georgetown.

Don Scott,CEO, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital says;” for some years now we have enjoyed the 2 donated aquariums that are located in the Public Waiting Rooms of both our OR & our Laboratory.

Folks of all ages love watching the fish and their activities- the maintenance service you provide has been superb.

I would highly recommend your program to any other Hospital or public body.

Don Scott, President & CEO
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington


 

We have decided it is time to make these sponsored aquariums available on a wider basis.

The 30 gal. Geosystem (or equivalent) is offered, sponsored by the makers of Fluval and Nutrafin.
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Fluval Nutrafin

Fish and supplies are sponsored by Canadian Aquarium Displays. Participants are required to pay for aquarium service which is currently $60 mth + tax.

If one of our aquarium displays from our “Signature Series” is more appropriate for your location we would be happy to oblige. A portion of the proceeds will go to supporting the H.A.T.program.

 

 

Current installations

  • Joseph Brant Hospital
  • Oakville Trafalgar Hospital
  • Georgetown Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
  • Bennett Long Term Health Care

HAT Frequently asked questions

1) Where can these aquariums be placed?

Typical locations include chronic care, long term care wards, retirement homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospital waiting rooms. Drop us a line and let us know about your particular situation.

2) What is the sign up period?

Aquarium installations must be taken for a minimum of 6 months. After that it is month to month and the installation can be removed at any time.

3) Can the aquarium be moved to another location?

Yes.

4) What kind of fish do we get?

A wide variety of species are available. Let us know if you have any particular preferences.

Contact us for more details by email at canaq@canadianaquarium.ca or phone us 905-333-5009