Nov. 4, 2012 Albert Head photos

[MarkH]

In the Victoria area, by the way.
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[akirawut]

I'm curious, why is the shore diving discouraged at Albert Head?

 

[MarkH]

It is part of the military base (used for training), so it was always off-limits to non-military people who had no official reason to be there. The big gate at the entrance is often closed and locked.

 

[akirawut]

Ah interesting, thanks for the information!

 

[decompression]

One of the only places I've ever seen a juvenile wolf eel. Had a dog fish swim through my circle of students there as well.

 

[MarkH]

I think it's a decent enough dive spot, but not as good as Ten Mile Point or the end of the breakwater, in my opinion. If there was easy shore access, I'm sure the parking lot would be full of divers every weekend, but I wouldn't want to pay for a boat charter just to come here. It sort of reminds me of a steeper Spring Bay (with more fish-eating anemones).