Diving Powell River

[M.HARDY]

Hi There,
I've been invited to do some diving in Powell River and I was hoping someone could give me some info on what I could expect...not sure what dive sites we'll be going to
Thanks
Mario

 

[r2t]

Are you doing shore dives or boat?

 

[M.HARDY]

I'm thinking we may be doing both...apparently it's going to be for a a few days.
thanks

 

[M.HARDY]

It's going to be Shore Diving

 

[kerryw]

It's going to be Shore Diving

I've always enjoyed diving at Powell River. There is the mermaid, and various other dives around there, some wrecks that you can do from shore and I usually end up going over to Texada island and doing a dive or two as well.

Sort of the usual lower mainland types animals and stuff, Octo, the odd Wolf eel, been buzzed by California sea lions, pretty decent fish in most spots, the usual nudibranchs, sponges etc.

The shop up there is pretty helpful, Oh and don't be confused if the Dive shop at the store by Beach Gardens looks closed, they moved locations and i guess never took down the old sign, give them a call for their new location.

Kerry

 

[jsf35]

Hi Mario,
We have some great shore diving (and boat diving) here. I was on the wreck of the Malahat today, which is a local shore dive. Vis was great, lots of fish on the wreck, lots of nudibranchs, ling cod are guarding their eggs now. The mermaid is a good shore dive and there is a wall behind the statue that goes a little deeper. Okeover Inlet breakwater is another great shore dive. Tons of life on the wreck. Come by our shop for some ideas. 7050A Field St. which is off of Joyce Ave behind Liquidation World.

Cheers,
Scott

 

[M.HARDY]

Thanks Scott...will do

 

[cooldives]

Hey Mario,

I hope that info I sent you was useful? Have a great weekend up there and let us know how your dives were.

Cheers,

 

[M.HARDY]

Hey Paul,
Sure was...I read my TUWANEK review...I'll give you another for sure!!
Take Care