Plongée à British Columbia — Canada

British Columbia's cold, nutrient-rich waters create an emerald-green underwater world teeming with life. Giant Pacific octopuses (the world's largest), wolf eels, six-gill sharks at depth, and massive plumose anemone walls are the draws. It's drysuit diving at its finest — Browning Wall and God's Pocket are bucket-list sites.

Score
56.4
Visibilité
6–18m
Température
8–13°C
Meilleurs mois
October, November, December
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British Columbia
CanadaNorth America
56.4

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48.4284°N

-123.3656°E

British Columbia's cold, nutrient-rich waters create an emerald-green underwater world teeming with life. Giant Pacific octopuses (the world's largest), wolf eels, six-gill sharks at depth, and massive plumose anemone walls are the draws. It's drysuit diving at its finest — Browning Wall and God's Pocket are bucket-list sites.

Canada's Cold Water Wonderland

Visibility6–18 m
Temperature8–13°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsOctober, November, December, January
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML66.0CH28.0VIS58.0SV46.0TMP42.0DA62.0OP73.0TS60.0GT68.0VAL58.0CRD59.0SP57.0

Marine Life

66.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
30
Endemic Species
60
Marine Life Diversity
66.0
Coral & Reef Health
28.0
Visibility & Conditions
58.0
Dive Site Variety
46.0
Water Temperature
42.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
60.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
58.0
Crowding
59.0
Social Proof
57.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

whale watching (orca & humpback)Vancouver city exploringSea-to-Sky Gondola (Squamish)Victoria Inner Harbour & Butchart Gardenskayaking with seals

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Museum of Anthropology (UBC)
  • Butchart Gardens
  • Royal BC Museum (Victoria)

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — Vancouver General Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital5 km

Excellent medical care; chamber at VGH; world-class hospitals in Vancouver and Victoria

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Ocean Quest Dive Centre

PADI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX

God's Pocket Dive Resort

PADI

4.8
120 reviewsNITROX