Browning Wall
Drop-off considered one of the most spectacular in the world, off Port Hardy.
Marine life & flora: Giant Pacific octopus, giant plumose anemones, nudibranchs.
Destination guide
Canada: Vancouver Island
Cold-water diving, spectacular marine life
Cold waterColourful invertebratesDrysuit
Canada: Vancouver Island — Cold-water diving, spectacular marine life. This destination suits advanced-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from August to March. During this period the water is between 8 and 12 °C; over the year it ranges from 8 to 12 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Browning Wall, God's Pocket, Barkley Sound.
At a glance
- Recommended level
- advanced
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 8–12 °C
- Dive centres open
- August – March
- Indicative budget
- 2 290€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
God's Pocket
Marine park in the north of the island, strong currents and very rich water.
Marine life & flora: Giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, sea lions.
Barkley Sound
Wrecks and natural sites in the heart of Pacific Rim National Park.
Marine life & flora: Nudibranchs, reef fish, moray eels.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 8 °C |
| February | 8 °C |
| March | 8 °C |
| April | 9 °C |
| May | 10 °C |
| June | 11 °C |
| July | 12 °C |
| August | 12 °C |
| September | 12 °C |
| October | 11 °C |
| November | 10 °C |
| December | 9 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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