Toronto Dive Shops and Locations?

[koi]

I have a friend who lives in Toronto and is interested in getting certified. I had two questions:

1) Can anybody recommend a good shop to get certified at?
2) Where do people usually go to dive around Toronto after being certified?

Thanks for your help!

 

[daval]

Aquarius Scuba is a decent dive shop in the Bloor-West area. They are located on Dundas near Jane. www.aquariusscuba.com

A lot of people dive at Humber Bay park west.

 

[boney]

Where is the friend located? Aquarius is good, Scuba2000 is good as well, they are up in Richmond Hill (HWY#7 & Leslie)

As for diving around Toronto, Humber is not bad, good for a quick dip. You can also rent a charter to dive the Sligo and another one not too far from there, just can't recall the name.
If you're willing to drive a little, Lake Simcoe has some good spots, there are some others along Lake Ontario, west or east of Toronto plus if you drive a little further you can get to Kingston...

 

[Thunderball007]

Where is the friend located? Aquarius is good, Scuba2000 is good as well, they are up in Richmond Hill (HWY#7 & Leslie)

As for diving around Toronto, Humber is not bad, good for a quick dip. You can also rent a charter to dive the Sligo and another one not too far from there, just can't recall the name.

Ok, Ive been asking around at a few shops looking for a charter to go out to the Sligo.... You have any contact info for this? Also wondering what the wreck is like??

Koi - there are plenty of decent dive shops in TO depending on your location...

 

[boney]

I know some people that frequent the Scuba2000 board have a trip going out to the Sligo shortly, although I don't think its through Scuba2000, just someone with access to a boat. I think Aqua Systems (www.diveaqua.com) used to run charters out there.
I have yet to dive it myself (would like to get AOW first) but I've seen some pics and it looks pretty good... there may also be a shop in Oakville(same site as AquaSystems) that may run charters out there too...

 

[Thunderball007]

I know some people that frequent the Scuba2000 board have a trip going out to the Sligo shortly, although I don't think its through Scuba2000, just someone with access to a boat. I think Aqua Systems (www.diveaqua.com) used to run charters out there.
I have yet to dive it myself (would like to get AOW first) but I've seen some pics and it looks pretty good... there may also be a shop in Oakville(same site as AquaSystems) that may run charters out there too...

Thanks for the heads up, I just checked the site and there is a posting about the Sligo, not too many details for times/dates yet.... http://www.scuba2000.com/s2kbb/viewtopic.php?p=5469#5469