10 Scuba & Snorkeling in British Columbia That You Shouldn't Miss

Nanaimo Dive Outfitters and Shepherd Charters provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, charters, sales and service to people from all over the world. Dive and stay packages are available. BC has the best cold water diving in the world with unique sealife. Nanaimo offers some of the best shore access as well as boat trips. NDO can provide equipment and a guide to help you enjoy whatever underwater experience you desire. From shore snorkel trips and scuba diving to boat charters to go snorkeling with the seals or scuba diving, there is something for everyone. The Shepherd is our 33ft aluminum dive boat that can take you to some great dive spots including walls, reefs, and artificial reefs or wrecks. She has a large covered deck, storage space below the benches and over head nets for dry storage, an awesome dive ladder, and a marine head.

We are a PADI 5 star scuba shop. Learn with us, dive with us all year round. Hire a Dive master for a personal tour of our favorite dive sites. Upgrade your open water certification to an advanced or dry suit course. We'd like to show you why Vancouver Island is rated a top ten dive destination year after year.

Specializing in Desolation Sound, British Columbia - where warm Pacific waters teem with marine wildlife and the majestic coast mountains tower over idyllic islands. Join us on an all-inclusive multi-day camping tour, or at our uniquely wonderful eco-resort on an uninhabited island in the heart of Desolation Sound, enjoying locally sourced foods, cozy comforts and a perfectly tranquil setting. Kayak rentals and day tours are further options to experience Desolation Sound and whet your appetite for longer adventures. Snorkel with the STARS! in the unusually warm waters and experience colourful sea stars, sea cucumbers, spiny urchins and much more. Experience the adventure and explore Desolation!

Ocean Quest is owned by PADI Course Director (Instructor Trainer) Greg McCracken and PADI Master Instructor Deirdre McCracken. Greg and Deirdre have been actively involved in the diving industry for 20 years and continue to actively teach diving and dive for fun. Their expertise and enthusiasm will ensure that you will receive up to date advice on dive training, equipment and diving experiences. Greg, Deirdre and the staff of Ocean Quest will ensure that your experience is positive and rewarding.Ocean Quest offers Drysuit Specialty training and guided dives on demand (with advanced notice) for certifed divers visiting the Greater Vancouver area.

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! Snorkel and kayak with seals for a true West Coast experience just minutes from Vancouver - No experience necessary! The Marine Wildlife Cruise departs from Horseshoe Bay taking you to the nearby seal colony of Pam Rocks in scenic Howe Sound. Here, marine lovers have the chance to experience a face-to-face encounter with harbour seals in their natural environment. A 'sightseeing only' option is also available for guests who wish to stay dry on board. Are you interested in scuba diving in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest? Then you've also come to the right place! Wall diving, pinnacles, canyons, seals, drifts, sponge bioherms, artificial reefs, and stunning ocean and mountain scenery - explore it all on this 5-Hour boat diving adventure!

Welcome to Rockfish Divers! We are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre in Victoria, BC offering a full range of PADI scuba diving courses, boat charters, snorkeling tours and equipment sales. We visit three distinct regions in the greater Victoria area: Race Rocks on the West Shore of Southern Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands near Sidney and the Saanich Inlet. Let us help you plan your dive/snorkeling vacation to Victoria, BC. Safety is our top priority followed by customer service and local marine eco-system awareness. Join us to see why Victoria is home to world class ocean adventures!!

We are a fully serviced Professional SCUBA operator, ordering the full suite of PADI and BSAC courses. We also offer fun guided dives and are active contributors to our local dive club, The Okanagan Dive Club. We are a friendly group & are Kelowna's most active instructors. We provide rent top name equipment incl APEKS Regs, Aqualung Fusion Dry Suits, AP Valves, Buddy BCDs.

Big Fish Expeditions specializes in diving adventures and safaris with big animals such as sharks, whales, dolphins, bears, large cats, gorillas, crocodiles and other predatory mammals and reptiles. Big Fish runs expeditions to the world's most exotic diving and safari destinations.

Nestled between the snow-capped mountain ranges and rugged coastline is the friendly community of Campbell River. That’s where you will find Big Animal Encounters, the areas most experienced and diverse marine operator. For 26 years we have been sharing our small piece of paradise with guests from around the world. From our marine adventure centre we offer a wide range of wildlife adventures including; - Whale Watching Tours - Grizzly Bear Expeditions - Tidal Rapids Tours - Snorkeling Adventures - Scuba Diving Charters All of our crew are Transport Canada certified and trained marine naturalists. Aboard our fleet of comfortable covered vessels and exhilarating high speed zodiacs we pride ourselves on small group sizes and personalized service while maintaining the highest safety standards. Campbell River is quickly becoming known as Canada’s best whale watching destination and during our tours we will often spot orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, eagles and more.

We offer whale watching, scuba diving, wildlife, sunset cruises or private charters using a 25 feet police assault RiB boat.Our skipper and boat are Transport Canada rated and love sharing his knowledge of the ocean.