The waters surrounding Vancouver Island have been recognized yearly as a #1 dive destination by Rodale’s Magazine since 1997. That combined with the Jacques Cousteau Society rating the Strait of Georgia as second only to the Red Sea for water clarity and marine life diversity scuba diving has flourished here.
The cold, clean waters support a variety of
colorful plant and animal species, including rarities such as the giant Pacific octopus. Hornby Island, located between the Comox Valley and Qualicum Beach, is one of only two places in the world where you can dive with the six-gill shark.
Dozens of dive sites, five artificial reefs and several historic shipwrecks attract thousands of underwater explorers every year, especially in winter months when cooler water temperatures increase visibility. The sinking of the Cape Breton and Saskatchewan off Snake Island in the waters of Nanaimo make the ‘world’s largest” upright artificial reef.
Excellent tour and package options range from all-inclusive vacations to single day dives, for more information on diving visit www.vancouverislandoutside.com
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