Top Vancouver Dive Sites

Whytecliff Park

Whytecliff Park offers a rich marine life, featuring octopuses, wolf eels, and anemones. The adventure level is easy, making it ideal for both scuba and freediving. Special features include underwater rock formations and it is part of a Marine Protected Area.

Porteau Cove

Porteau Cove is known for artificial reefs and shipwrecks, home to lingcod, nudibranchs, and crabs. This site is suitable for intermediate scuba divers. It features the "Granthall" and "John B. Fraser" wrecks, enhancing its appeal.

Whyte Islet

Located near Whytecliff Park, Whyte Islet features kelp forests and schools of rockfish. It offers both scuba and freediving opportunities with an easy to moderate adventure level. The area is known for its ecological importance and diverse marine life.

Kelvin Grove

Kelvin Grove showcases marine life such as plumose anemones and seastars. The dive is advanced and recommended for experienced scuba divers. Unique rock formations and a wall dive provide an exciting underwater landscape.

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach is a lesser-known spot that offers sightings of sea perch and colorful invertebrates. It caters to scuba divers of all levels and has easy access. It is a tranquil site with sandy bottoms and scattered rocky outcrops.