Shedd is a significantly higher caliber aquarium than NEA. Shedd has 32,000 animals of 1500 species, and NEA has 15,000 animals of 600 species. Shedd has a 5 million gallon tank and NEA has a 200,000 gallon tank.

We were there during the week on a thursday and it wasn't that busy, but I think it might be busier on saturday than friday.

I don't know. Just give them a call.

Never been to Toronto, but do report, if you will go! Boston Aquarium is very interesting. It has more, then I expected to see. Week days are probably less crowded. It is a real treat to see how the fish being fed! Stingrays are the funniest, they get all over diver's face to get food! I loved it! And I pet one or two of those too!

there is a small outdoor section but most of the fish are indoors.

Oui

That really depends on how much you can last! I went for 3 hours or so, after that I was very tired. So, about 3 hours should do)

There are manual W/C free on first come first serve basis, must have ID. Prices range from $19.00 for children to 28.00 for adults, there is a military and seniors discount.

I believe it may be a shorter time if you buy your tickets online. We did not buy our tickets online so we had to go to the ticket booth first then go to the entrance. I am not sure about if you can skip the line. I suggest calling them. Enjoy the aquarium!