Become a scuba diver

Learning to dive is easy! There are dive stores, instructors, and opportunities all over British Columbia. To become a diver, you must complete an entry level Open Water Diver certification. From there, you can progress and learn more skills, or simply explore within your limitations. You don't have to own scuba gear either; you can rent equipment, always find people to dive with, and get good advice from dive stores and local divers throughout British Columbia. If you think it sounds scary or claustrophobic, don't worry, it's not! But don't take our word for it, you can do a Discover Scuba Diving class and pool session at most dive stores and see if it's the right thing for you! 

There's more than one way to explore our oceans

People of all ages, financial backgrounds, and water-confidence levels can re-discover BC!

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is a gateway drug! It's addictive, healthy, fun, and full of incredible learning experiences!

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving allows you to explore and see our oceans in a whole new way. Earth's ultimate adventure!

Freediving

Exploring our oceans with nothing more than the air in your lungs takes skill, but the reward is limitless!

Rather stay dry?!

Marine Tours

BC has plenty of fantastic and responsible whale watching, marine tours, and eco tour operators eager to share their knowledge

Beach Combing

A walk along the beach, river bank or lake shoreline can be a great time to discover something you haven't seen before

Kayaking

Kayaking is a fantastic way to explore above, and beneath BC. Hugging the coastline of BC by kayak can reveal a wealth of marine life!