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That's exactly the kind of info we were looking for. Thanks very much folks, it is certainly appreciated. If you guys are up this way and want to get out for a dive let us know, we're docked in Deep Bay and it's a short rip across the Strait.

Hello: My wife and I recently moved to the Courtenay/Comox area from Nova Scotia. We have a small zodiac we dive out of and I was hoping someone here could give me some direction for some of the local dive sites. Of course GPS numbers for any sites would be ideal, however land marks or any...

So you're a DIR style solo diver? I wish I had never read this thread.

It's up to you of course, there is a fair amount of life here, but nothing compared to what you'd see on the west coast. The wrecks here really don't present you with much of an opportunity for penetration, aside from the Saguenay in Lunenburg, and some of the very deep stuff I believe. The...

I'll second the recommendation for Torpedo Rays. They fill nitrox and trimix if you need it, and run regular charters... a good bunch. You can dive here in the summer with a full 7mm wetsuit, but you would be more comfortable in a drysuit I think, especially if you plan multiple dives per...

I don't know about your friends, but you definitely won't get bored with the diving out here.... lots and lots to see, and still many places left to explore. enjoy

That really depends on what kind of diving you're looking for. I live and dive on the east coast (Nova Scotia). The diving here is good for life, and there are loads of shipwrecks for all levels of skill. The wrecks are generally quite broken up and often barely resemble ships at all...

Sorry, I wasn't sure if you were familiar with their shop. Bear Cove is a popular shore dive, it's a bit of a climb over rocks to get to the water, but the dive is nice if you like large stone formations, there are house sized boulders scattered about. There's a good bit of life in closer...

There's a few good shore dives down that way you would probably enjoy. Not sure when you're in town, have you looked at these folks? http://www.torpedorays.com/seawolves/schedule.html It's a good shop, they're just across the harbour in Dartmouth. I don't know what you want...

As he said, diving for lobsters is a big no-no. On top of the fisheries people, the local fishermen are always watching us when we're out there... they're convinced that we're after their 'gold', arrrrr. The only place where the big tides are an issue is on the Bay of Fundy (north) side...

Prince Edward Island It's a province. I can't speak for the diving on the island, I've never done any diving over there. Make the effort to get out in Halifax if you get the opportunity. There's some really nice shore dives, and of course lots of wrecks to choose...

My wife had the exact same apprehensions about the trainsition to doubles, don't sweat it. I think more than anything you just get used to handling the extra weight. She's fine to climb a boat ladder in snotty weather, twin 100's and a 40 deco bottle with her drysuit and weight belt... albeit...

If you mean the ' The Combined Atlantic Diver Guide ' by David N. Barron, I believe it has gone out of print. It's a shame, since it is such a good resource. If you're lucky you may be able to pick up a copy somewhere. http://www.northernmaritimeresearch.com/guide.html

The assertion that there was anything in my original post that could be referred to as 'vicious', is ridiculous to the point of being offensive. I'm well aware that the moderators are all volunteers, your friendly reminder is the same thing that is posted everytime someone contests...

I don't know who removed one of my posts earlier, and I have no idea why it was removed. There was no personal attack made, and I certainly wasn't bickering with anyone. I commented on a diver's admitted diving beyond their level of training, the fact that they showed little concern over the...

Probably a good idea, you're not doing yourself any favours. safe diving.....

My wife dives with the IQ harness, singles and doubles, she loves it. I'm a hog diver myself, but she prefers the ability to adjust the harness and the extra bit of comfort... works fine for a single 130 or her twin 100's.

Hi Marilyn Welcome to the board. There's plenty of good diving in the Halifax area for you to enjoy during your stay, be it shore or boat/wreck diving that you're after. I would personally recommend these folks in Dartmouth www.torpedorays.com . They have a nice shop, good people and...

Just caught the master diver rating on the ACUC site...... must have looked right past it earlier....

I think most would agree that 142' is outside of recreational diving limits, I can't see what being a 'master diver' has to do with it. I don't know much about ACUC, I couldn't find a master diver rating on their website. I guess you mean PADI master diver, which is what..? 5...