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Hey guys, looks like I'll be visiting Vancouver and staying downtown for a few days on a family trip with the in laws. Looking to get away and squeeze 1 or 2 (or 3) dives in, as well as possibly do a course in dry suit diving (not sure of the water temp this time of year). Since I have a bit of a time constraint per day, I don't think I'll be able to make it to some of the fantastic sites that are mentioned here off Vancouver island. Is there any specific shop and dive sites that anyone recommends for me to do a bit of dry suit diving and to show me around the area? Thanks in advance!
The best shop, IMO is Ocean Quest, excellent staff and equipment. Checkout the website and look into the drysuit info, definitely the best way to dive the west coast! Have a great time!
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There are three that I would use in Vancouver. (While I am in Victoria now I spent the last 20 years in Vancouver living Downtown) None of the three is Downtown however. All are excellent.
Ocean Quest - Burnaby - personal favourite
The Edge - North Vancouver
IDC - Vancouver
From Vancouver I would probably dive Whytecliff first - nice easy local shore dive.
Next would be Kelvin's Grove
Next Porteau Cove
A local charter would be here Howe Sound | Sea Dragon Charters to do some boat diving (never done this as I have my own boat, but they come recommended by lots of local divers)
If you have time - a full day - jump on the ferry and dive the wrecks of Naniamo.
Custom scuba safaris with a divemaster/dive instructor who could arrange to do your drysuit course at the same time are also available if you're interested. Their service includes helping with gear, transport to/from local sites such as those mentioned above, etc.
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