Vancouver Island

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British Columbia, Canada

Best timeSeptember to May

Water temp6-10°C / 43-50°F

Visibility10-25m / 33-82ft

AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive

Dive typesScuba

DifficultyIntermediate

Max depth30 m

Avg depth18 m

Nearest airportYVR

Emerald green waterGiant Pacific octopusWolf eelsArtificial reefs

Scuba

Diving around Vancouver Island is a world-class cold-water experience. The nutrient-rich, emerald-green waters support an incredible amount of life, including giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, and colorful anemones. The area also has excellent artificial reef wrecks.

Features

Famous for its nutrient-rich temperate waters. Key features include walls covered in colorful anemones and sponges, sightings of giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels, and impressive artificial reefs like the 'HMCS Annapolis' and 'HMCS Saskatchewan'. Requires a drysuit.

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