Ready to check out the best shops in British Columbia for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 21 dive shops where you can rent equipment, book dives, and get guided tours. 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 British Columbia to suit your needs.
Diving in British Columbia is some of the finest in the world. From the shores of Vancouver, North to the Sunshine coast, and then to the inlets of Vancouver Island, there are phenomenal opportunities to view sea life and explore the underwater terrain. Local operators offer their guidance, expertise and advice; rely on their knowledge and understanding of their region. Explore the variety of dive locations and dive safely!
#1 - Salish Sea Dive Inc.
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We're a full service dive shop in Beautiful Powell River. We offer Instruction, rentals, Retail, sales and service. We love taking people on our dives here. We are a rich and diverse area fill with wonderful and interesting creatures, geology and wrecks both natural and man made. Being in Powell River and not diving in like being at an amusement park and not going on the rides!
Nanaimo Dive Outfitters is a retail dive shop located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .
#3 - Oceanfix.ca Ventures Ltd.
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Beaver Aquatics is Campbell River's premier dive shop, we offer a full line of rental equipment, and we also have a large sales floor full of new equipment for sale. Campbell River is home to some of the best cold water diving in the world, but in turn, we also have extreme currents that can get to 15 Knots. So if you're planning a dive excursion your best bet is to have a local guide familiar with the area, or contact one of the local dive charter companies to take you to a dive site that meets your skill level.
#4 - Diving Sports Canada Inc
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Diving Sports is a Canadian retail store dedicated water sports such as scuba diving, freediving, spearfishing and other types of swimming and water related activities. With the largest selection of scuba diving, freediving and spearfishing products in the country, our goal is to offer the highest quality gear with competitive prices and professional expertise! We also offer different types of services such as classes, trips, tutorials and product repairs.
Our brick and mortar store is located at 4578 Main Street, Vancouver BC V5V 3R5, but you can also visit us online!
#5 - UB Diving LTD
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UB Diving LTD is a retail dive shop located in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .
#6 - Rockfish Divers
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Rockfish Divers is an International PADI Dive Resort combining traditional dive instruction course structure with local marine eco-system awareness, current environmental issues and responsible diving practices. Rockfish Divers offers a full range of PADI dive courses from beginner up to the professional level, and guided charters for experienced divers off of our 30 foot custom dive boat. As well, we offer snorkel charters for those who prefer to be on top of the water. Our surrounding waters, including the Finlayson Fjord, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, are internationally recognized and of scientific, ecologic and recreational importance.
#7 - Dive and Sea Sports
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Are you interested in trying SCUBA but concerned that you might not enjoy it? Dive & Sea Sports offers an introductory pool class. Our PADI certified instructors will introduce you to the sport of SCUBA by giving you a taste of the SCUBA experience.
#8 - Ocean Quest Dive Centre
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Ocean Quest is located in Burnaby (Greater Vancouver), BC and is owned by Platinum PADI Course Director (Instructor Trainer) Greg McCracken and PADI Master Instructor Deirdre Forbes McCracken. Greg and Deirdre have been actively involved in the scuba diving industry for 20 years and continue to teach diving and dive for fun. Their expertise and enthusiasm will ensure that you will receive up to date advice on dive training, scuba equipment and diving experiences.As divers we know what you are looking for in a dive shop � a fun and friendly atmosphere, quality dive training, opportunities to go diving, good advice on equipment and fair pricing throughout.
#9 - Kocher's Diving Locker, Ltd.
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We are the largest and busiest PADI Dive Shop in Vancouver! Are you ready to learn how to dive? Our friendly professional diving instructors are ready to teach you how to safely enjoy the amazing underwater world. Come explore Beautiful BC Coast dive sites with us, or join us a on warm Tropical Dive Vacation. We teach PADI Courses (year round). We are also proud to be the best stocked dive shop in Vancouver. We offer quality snorkeling equipment, prescription dive and snorkeling masks, new and used SCUBA gear, equipment rentals and complete dive gear servicing. Our prices are competitive, so if you find a cheaper advertised price, let us know, and we'll do our best to match it!
#10 - Pacific Water Sports
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We are a full service retail dive store, offering courses from beginner to Divemaster.
We also offer Equipment rentals for those who have not already purchased their own equipment.
We sell most major name brands of scuba equipment and service most brands as well, to assure you of an enjoyable and safe diving experience.
#11 - Pacific Pro Dive, Ltd.
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Learn to dive with the experts at Pacific Pro Dive. Our team has been diving local waters for more than twenty years and has the knowledge and skills to ensure any program you complete with us is a fun and exciting time. At Pacific Pro Dive we maintain the latest in equipment including Diving Computers on each regulator, weight integrated Buoyancy Compensators as well as a brand new fleet of BARE Wet and Drysuits. In addition to basic entry level training we also offer a comprehensive list of Advanced, Technical and Career Development programs. Pacific Pro Dive is an accredited PADI Five Star Centre.
#12 - Sundown Diving
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Rated as one of the best cold water destinations in the world, Vancouver Island diving is without question unlike any other on the planet. Based in Nanaimo, we are only minutes from the Ferry Landing and Local Airport. Accessible from sea, air and road, Nanaimo is a tourist attraction in of itself with pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and marine parks. Our shopping malls and attractive downtown esplanade provide additional amenities unlike any where else in the world. Sundown Diving offers you year round, complete dive services. Providing portable boat availability, we can give you destination access to anywhere.
#13 - Sink Or Swim Scuba Inc.
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We offer shore dives, boat charters, and PADI courses. We rent new Aqua Lung dive and snorkeling equipment. We have an indoor rinse station for your comfort. Book a Dive master to take you on a personal tour of our local dive sites by shore or let us book a local charter for some boat dives. We dive 12 months of the year. Please contact us before you leave so we can co-ordinate a Dive master or Instructor for your Canadian dive adventure with us!
#14 - Rowand's Reef
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Rowand's Reef Scuba Shop is one of the largest snorkeling and scuba diving facilities in the Vancouver area. We are located in the heart of Vancouver, right on Granville Island, across the street from the Keg. We are open from 10:00am to 6:00pm seven days a week. At Rowand's Reef we offer a full range of PADI snorkeling and scuba diving courses, equipment rentals, servicing, and a full retail showroom.
#15 - IDC Diving Centre, Ltd.
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International Diving Centre, offers a whole host of diving activities and courses in order to keep divers diving and enjoying this exciting and rewarding activity. You need to be trained well and feel confident to explore our underwater world. If you are not yet a diver, IDC will make it our mission to make you see why this is the one true sport that lives up to all your expectations.
#16 - Frank White's Scuba Shop, Ltd.
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Frank Whites Dive store was founded in 1956; and we have been diving the depths of the Pacific Northwest ever since.
We pride ourselves on being Victoria’s premiere full service dive shop. Our team contains a knowledgable staff with a long history of the dive industry. Frank Whites Dive Store is a PADI 5 Star, full service Scuba shop. We offer a full range of experience including; Gear sales, Service, Rental and Instruction. At Frank Whites we service major brands of scuba equipment alongside teaching PADI dive courses.
#17 - Diving Dynamics
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We are in the business of introducing people to the life-long adventure of exploring underwater through quality diver education starting from the National Geographic Open Water Diver Program right through to the most technical adventures that one can dream of.
#18 - UBC Aqua Society
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Welcome to the UBC Aqua Society! We are Leaders in Diver Training, our facility holds a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center rating. Established is 1958, We are one of the oldest SCUBA Diving clubs in Canada, located on the Beautiful University of British Columbia Campus. Membership is open to anyone provided they are a certified diver or enrolled in an open water course. We Look forward to starting you on your Underwater Adventure!
#19 - Ocean Pro Divers
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Scuba Diving in British Columbia is world class and offers some of the most unique and diverse marine life in the world. One of the great attractions of scuba diving around Vancouver is its abundant marine life, amazing wall diving and clear visibility. Ocean Pro Divers is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre. Located in South Surrey, we offer scuba lessons, advanced diving courses, divemaster led diving adventures and a full range of scuba gear. Ocean Pro Divers is owned by PADI Course Director, Shannon Kozak and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Wes Kozak. We both love diving and can be found in the water most weekends. Ocean Pro Divers has provided scuba training, equipment, and customer service in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area for more than 20 years. With our experience teaching scuba in both local and tropical climates, we offer you the highest quality and experienced instructors around.
#20 - Just Liquid Sports
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Just Liquid Sports is a retail dive shop located in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .
#21 - Ocean Pacific Adventure Sports
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Ocean Pacific Adventure Sports is your pro centre for scuba diving training, serving the Kamloops area since 1966.
Located in downtown Kamloops British Columbia, we specialize in Recreational Scuba Diving training from Discover scuba introductory level, to beginner open water diver, Advanced diver, Rescue diver and Divemaster training. As well as Specialty training for Drysuit, Search and Recovery, Nitrox, Night diving, Emergency First Response and Emergency 02 provider.
We also provide equipment rentals, Extensive equipment servicing and warranty services.
We are also equipped with the newest technology for air compressors in the industry, providing the highest standard of air quality.
