Best Diving Sites In Vancouver Near Me

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Business: Serving Divers for Over 50 Years. Learn to Dive with The Vancouver Diving Locker! This Vancouver Dive Shop offers PADI Scuba Courses, Scuba Gear, Snorkeling equipment, and both Local and Tropical Dive trips.

4worldlovers: "Amazing customer service! Nothing short of exceptional.I like in Toronto and the team in Vancouver has been just fantastic to deal with!"

"Super pro buisness. The staff are all top notch professionals. No matter the questions or the gaps between dives, they are happy to help however they can. I just took my dry suit course and felt 100% confident with my instructions. They work hard and your safety is number one priority. Stoked to take my advance!"

Business: Sea Dragon Charters is a full-service dive shop & watersports boat tours. Scuba dive, kayak, or snorkel just minutes from Vancouver! We also offer gear rentals, scuba dive lessons, and private boat tours.

4worldlovers: Get up close and personal with friendly local seals on our Snorkel Boat Tour Adventure, or scuba dive Vancouver’s first artificial reef the HMCS Annapolis, a 400ft Canadian destroyer.

Sea Dragon offers exciting excursions into Howe Sound on it’s fully customized vessel, the "Topline". Whether you’re a first time snorkeler, tech diving pro, or just want to sightsee beautiful Vancouver, there is an adventure for everyone!


British Columbia was voted the best diving destination in North America because of its nutrient rich waters and marine biodiversity. Adventurers will travel by boat and have the opportunity to discover this amazing topography while taking in the striking scenery of the Vancouver area.


Conduct, or take a scuba diving instruction class on our Boat!

Harbour seals can grow up to six feet and are docile, curious creatures, each with their own unique personality. They may bob along the surface beside the snorkelers, curious of the humans, or playfully skirt under the snorkelers fins playing hard to get! They may even show you how to catch a meal – sushi anyone? The West Coast is one of the most beautiful places on earth and these little seal friends are the star attraction!

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Business: Serving Vancouver scuba community for 20+ yrs. One of Canada's largest dive retailers & scuba course facility. Call 604-736-2541 Toll Free: 1-866-432-3483

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"if you are planing on starting scuba diving, Strongly recommended here"

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Welcome to UBC Aqua Society! Located in the center of the University of British Columbia, the UBC Aqua Society is a dive club proudly run by students since 1957! Here, we offer dive courses, club events and rental packages to inspire diving in the pacific northwest. Our purpose is to build a community among local divers, channel people’s adventure spirits towards the ocean!

As BC is one of the most well known locations for cold water diving, we hold pride in educating safe diving habits in these unique conditions, while appreciating the local wildlife and nature.

Weather you are looking to start your diving career, only have only gone diving in the tropics or are an experienced diver, all of you are more than welcome to visit our shop and have a chat! We are more than happy to talk about your future paths and the adventures that await you!

Become a club member now to get access to discounts towards rental gear, air fills and attend our fun events such as barbeques and club dives!

Halloween Pumpkin Dive- 2022, A UBC Aqua Society Tradition from the 80’s

Our summer schedule will be updated soon, check out the website for courses, follow our social media (Instagram / Facebook) for events and updates!

Business: Rowand's Reef Scuba Shop is a locally-owned business serving the Scuba Diving and Watersports community in Vancouver, BC and across Canada since 1971. We provide a full range of retail and rental equipment for scuba, snorkeling, swimming, triathlon and other water sports. We teach a range of PADI Scuba Diving and First Aid Courses, run local dive trips and operate as an equipment service center.

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Absolutely amazing experience with such a fun group!! I did my open water dive cert and dry suit cert with Paul and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. I was anxious about certain skills but Paul was always patient and made me feel safe. He was very thorough and besides from teaching us PADI standards, he also gave some tips and tricks from his own experience - clearly a lot of passion for diving! Also shoutout to Taylor and Amanda who were assisting Paul during the course: they were also super helpful and supportive throughout the course.


I’ll definitely be coming back to join their Group Dives!


I had my private dive on Aug 26, 2021. I have to mention that it was my first time diving in Vancouver area. Lacey, my divemaster, was very professional, extremely patient and super friendly from the beginning to the end. It was lots of fun to dive along side with her, as she is quite knowledgeable of marine flora and fauna. She is super proficient communicator under the water and I have learned several new tips from her. We dived at Whytecliff Park, Horseshoe Bay - Amazing experience! Every moment of the event was very pleasant I will definitely do it again, when I am in Vancouver the next time. I will not hesitate to recommend Rowand's Reef store to anyone, who wants to experience enjoyable diving in Vancouver area, and obviously would recommend to choose Lacey as your divemaster. Thank you guys!


Awesome shop with very friendly and helpful staff/instructors! I purchased all my gear here and did my open water and dry suit certifications with Allie and I had an awesome time! I 100% recommend paying Rowand’s Reef a visit and scheduling your courses with them!


Love these guys. Super knowledgeable and helpful. My go-to for a dive shop in Van.


My snorkelling experience has never been better! Originally had all sorts of troubles with masks for years. Decided to finally get some help and a bit of an education from a pro shop. Within 5 min, the attendant (wish I could recall the name to give him credit) had found me a mask. At first I was skeptical with the quickness and cost. That was quickly washed away when I went and did my first swim. Feels like a whole new hobby now!!! Very happy with the service, recommendations and result to the older gentleman with the accent, thank you very much!!!


Fantastic customer service. When my snorkel mask started leaking, they did a leak test and repaired it at no charge.

I rented quality dry suits here. Personnel helped to fit the gear and provided with recommendations and even borrowed me a book with local dice sites. Thank you.

I purchased surf gear today from this shop. I have a minimal amount of knowledge regarding what gear I needed, but I went in there, and they gave me amazing advice and did not rip me off. I did some research and the gentleman that helped me was aces. He sincerely helped me and didn’t upsell me. I feel better prepared leaving there than I would at a larger shop. I truly appreciate the service they provided and I strongly support their help. Cheers!

Bought a hood here and had a great experience. Got advice on styles when purchasing and when it wasn’t the perfect fit, exchange was easy! Thanks so much for the flexibility!

Jean Michel was super knowledgeable and helpful. Can't recommend these guys enough! Go here for your open water swimming and triathlon needs!

I completed my Open Water and Drysuit certifications from a previous Scuba Diver certification. Staff are friendly and accommodating and I'm happy I was able to do my diving locally. Thank you

Business: Want to Learn to Scuba Dive? Our Vancouver dive shop has the smallest student to instructor ratios in Greater Vancouver, BC. Stay warm in our high performance drysuits. Experienced Scuba Diver? We offer the most comprehensive scuba dive courses - PADI Advanced, Rescue, Specialties, Instructor and Technical training.

4worldlovers:
Experts in Diver Training for over 20 years | Vancouver Dive Shop | Operating out of Greater Vancouver, BC.

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Full retail, service and training facility located in New Westminster, B.C.

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"Good place to launch a kayak or paddle board. Lots of scuba diving ..."

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"My favorite spot in Vancouver to escape, love the seawall"

Business: Stanley Park is a world renowned park and tourist attraction in Vancouver, Canada. Learn more about Stanley Park and the facilities in the park.

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One lane of Stanley Park Drive is open to vehicle traffic and one lane is dedicated to cycling traffic


Northbound traffic only on Park Drive between South Lagoon Drive and North Lagoon Drive. Park traffic to exit via North Lagoon Drive to Georgia St


Southbound traffic only on Park Drive between South Lagoon Drive and Park Lane. Northbound access from the West End to Second Beach via South Lagoon Drive


All parking lots in Stanley Park are open including access to Prospect Point, Teahouse, Third Beach, and Second Beach Pool.


Welcome to Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park!


Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the urban landscape of Vancouver.


Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.

Vancouver parks are open from 6am to 10pm unless otherwise posted, and access to washrooms is available from dawn until dusk.

Walk, bike, take transit, or drive — find simple directions, along with maps to find parking, things to do and see, and trails to explore.

Join a tour or explore on your own. Enjoy a game of pitch and putt, ride the train, visit the Aquarium, relax on the beach or dine in a restaurant.

Don't miss the many famous landmarks, monuments, First Nations totem poles, gorgeous gardens and fabulous views throughout the park.

Stanley Park is located in downtown Vancouver. Check out this digital map to plan your visit or route.

Download a printable map of Stanley Park which shows the major sites, attractions, trails and more, or the more detailed official map and guide.

Dine at one of the park's restaurants while enjoying views of the ocean and the ambience of the forest.

Beginning summer 2021, the Vancouver Park Board is collecting anonymous information on visitation to Stanley Park.

Learn about the park's rich history and the efforts to preserve and protect Vancouver's urban forest.

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"Best Aquarium in Canada"

4worldlovers: The Vancouver Aquarium is home to thousands of incredible ocean species and amazing aquatic life. Since opening in 1956 as Canada's first public aquarium, the Vancouver Aquarium has connected more than 40 million people from around the world to our oceans and all the wonders within them.


Based on the principle to attain the highest possible standard of animal care within a top-notch facility, the Vancouver Aquarium provides an informative and educational guest experience.


It was a highlight of our time in Vancouver. A very large variety of animals, many I'd never seen before.


Make a reservation online to lock in your ticket price! General Admission ticket prices may vary from day-to-day, but when you plan ahead you're guaranteed the lowest price at the time of booking.

A timed ticket that secures your preferred entrance time! There’s no better way to explore life underwater with the whole family!

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"One if the best nature spots in Vancouver."

Business: Vancouver Whale Watch is the original whale-watching company in Vancouver with a 95% sighting success rate on first class vessels.

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"Wonder beach in Vancouver"

Business: One of Vancouver’s spectacular beach parks, a seat on a bench under the lacy black locust trees will quickly charm with its views of English Bay and Vanier ...

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Business: Fly and Sea solo diving journeys and group trips, ensuring you experience the very best dive adventures both above & below the waves.

Business: The Freedive Wire is a blog for freediving articles and gear reviews. The Freedive Wire Shop offers top quality freediving and spearfishing equipment for sale online. We're home to one of the best freediving training books; "Longer and Deeper: Cross-Training for Freediving and Spearfishing."

Business: Try scuba diving. Learn to dive with PADI: Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI is the world's leading scuba diver training organization.

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"Good place near Vancouver for winter sports"

Business: Porteau Cove Provincial Park, situated on the most southerly fjord in North America, features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains beyond.