We track 67 dive operators in British Columbia. 24 teach certification courses (26 PADI, 3 SSI). 12 run snorkelling trips. 5 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Tofino, with 4. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 67. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanaimo Dive Outfitters | 4.8(82) | none | none | SDI/TDI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 67 dive operators in British Columbia, with the biggest cluster around Tofino. 24 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (26 centres), followed by SSI (3). SDI/TDI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $145 to $240 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
5 operators in British Columbia offer accommodation alongside diving.
12 of the 67 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Nanaimo Dive Outfitters is a locally owned dive shop in Nanaimo, British Columbia, that provides scuba and freediving gear, equipment rentals, and service. The operator offers SDI and TDI training programs ranging from beginner to technical levels and runs boat charters to local wrecks and reefs.
International Diving Centre is a Vancouver based dive shop that provides scuba equipment sales and servicing. The facility offers a variety of PADI training courses and organizes local fun dives.
Ocean Quest Dive Centre provides diver training and equipment sales in the Greater Vancouver area. They offer a range of recreational, professional, and technical diving courses alongside guided fun dives and equipment rentals.
Dive and Sea Sports is a retail store, scuba equipment service centre, and training facility located in New Westminster, British Columbia. The company provides scuba and snorkeling gear, equipment servicing, and a variety of training courses.
Oceanfix.ca Dive Centre is a dive shop located in Campbell River, British Columbia, offering scuba diving courses, equipment sales, and service. They are a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre and provide a variety of diving experiences. The shop also offers air fills and nitrox.
Ocean Pro Divers provides scuba training in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland area. The operator offers various courses ranging from entry level to professional and technical levels, along with equipment rentals and air or nitrox fills.
Sundown Diving is a dive shop located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, offering a range of services including equipment sales, rentals, and air fills. They also provide dive training and guided dives, catering to both recreational and technical divers.
Salish Sea Dive is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre located in Powell River, British Columbia, offering a range of services for divers. They provide dive courses, equipment sales and rentals, and guided dives. Their location on the Salish Sea offers opportunities for exploring local marine life.
Sea Dragon Charters offers dive charters and tours in West Vancouver, BC. They focus on providing boat trips for divers.
Dolphins Resort is a dive resort located in Campbell River, British Columbia, offering a range of diving and accommodation services. They provide guided dives, courses, and equipment rentals for both recreational and technical divers. The resort is situated in a prime location for exploring the diverse marine life of the Pacific Northwest.
| 2 | IDC Diving Centre | 4.7(126) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Ocean Quest Dive Centre | 4.9(99) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Dive and Sea Sports | 4.9(77) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Oceanfix.ca Dive Centre | 4.7(24) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Ocean Pro Divers | 4.6(77) | none | $160 | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Sundown Diving | 4.7(24) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | Salish Sea Dive | 4.8(21) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
