Ole's Cove

Sunshine Coast, BC
Canada
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Ole's Cove is a well kept secret, so don't tell anyone! Located in a beautiful bayside neighborhood, experienced shore divers will find a simple dive.

Directions: At 7km North of Halfmoon Bay on 101, turn left on Mercer (this is the Northern access to Mercer). Follow the directions below.

Diver Reviews: (Please share your own experiences by clicking here!)

03/28/2005 K (Avg: 2.40 Review) - If there's an 'enjoyable reef' at this site, then send me a compass heading to follow. The reef I dove was fine, just very small, unspectacular and shallow.

09/23/2003 Anonymous (Avg: 3.47 Review) - A long surface swim out to a rewarding reef dive.

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: SU0501
N49°32.7355'
W123°58.6774'

Looking South on 101, Mercer is to the right.

Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: SU0502
N49°32.6012'
W123°58.6678'

Shortly, you'll make a right onto Ole's Cove Road.

Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: SU0503
N49°32.6007'
W123°58.6744'

Then you'll make another right onto Backhouse Road. Continue until you see the parking below.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: SU0504
N49°32.6157'
W123°58.9585'

There is very limited parking here, so be very courteous to residents. Make every effort to keep the noise to a minimum. The trial head is hidden just to the left.

Trail Head
Map Sat
GPS: SU0505
N49°32.6148'
W123°58.9666'

Looking back up the trail toward the street.

Overview

A 5 minute swim will take you to the reef.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: SU0507
N49°32.6056'
W123°58.9640'

Help your buddy in and out from this natural ledge.

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for Ole's Cove (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	3.00
Bottom Conditions:	2.50
Reef Conditions:	3.00
Animal Life:	3.00
Plant Life:	3.00
Facilities:	1.50
Solitude:	5.00
Roads:	2.50
*Site Average:	2.94

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	3.00
Beginner Scuba:	4.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.00
Advanced Scuba:	1.50
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 2

366-3-2-5

Ole's Cove

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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Ole's Cove, please write us here.) No external links have been submitted.

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Sunshine Coast, BC
Canada
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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Ole's Cove, please write us here.)
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