Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Belcarra
Ready to check out the best sites in Belcarra for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 3 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Belcarra to suit your needs.
#1 - Racoon Island
Canada, British Columbia, Lower Mainland
Boat launch at Rocky Point Marina in Port Moody. Launch Kayak from Belcarra park or Deep Cove. Racoon Island is about 1 km Northwest of the mouth of Bedwell Bay. Anchor in 60 to 100 feet of water (sand bottom) to north of Island. Formations run in undulations toward island from here and average about 30 - 40 ft. Beautiful terrain and several nudis, crabs, lithodids, and anemones as well as large leaf seaweeds in greens and reds. If kayaking there is a nice protected beach on this small island from which to shore dive.
#2 - Belcarra Park
Canada, British Columbia, Lower Mainland
Not much to see here due to the over fishing from the wharf. Some interesting debris and old garbage if you get a bit away from the wharf. Good spot for training dives (I did my Rescue Diver course here).
Large Parking area with short walk to picnic area and beach. Regional Park so check for park hours or drive around park to road on north side (about 10 mins more drive time) and park on roadside. Easy access to water on north side of wharf. Be alert for fishermen and crabbers on wharf.
#3 - Whiskey Cove
Canada, British Columbia, Lower Mainland
This was my first "uninstructed" dive site and was chosen specifically for the diversity of life and terrain as well as the relative safety of this location. Low current, low waves, and well documented (call "Langley Diving" for a fantastic orientation map). It has since become my "home field" and is an excellent choice for an easy access, easy dive with plenty to see in a (relatively) controlled environment. Also, an excellent location for practicing skills and photgraphy/videography.
Access to dive site is about 1 km north Belcarra Park in Port Moody. Parking is limited to 3 or 4 vehicles and access is limited to daylight hours unless special permission is granted. About 100 meters of gently sloping, forested, marked trail from parking to entry point. Wall dives to both North and South of the Cove (under the privately owned docks) reveals much wildlife. The middle of the bay is about 60 - 100 ft and bottomed by sandy floor and sea grass. Nice whips as you get deeper and the October Jellyfish Bloom is spectacular for Moon Jellies.