We track 18 dive operators in Victoria. 2 teach certification courses (2 PADI). 2 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 18. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Diving | 4.9(106) | none | none | none |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 18 dive operators in Victoria. 2 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (2 centres).
2 of the 18 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.
Wilson Diving is a sporting goods store in Victoria, BC, with a 4.9-star rating from 106 reviews. They are operational and provide wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Their business hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends.
Ogden Point Dive Centre is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre located in Victoria, British Columbia. They offer a full range of diving services, including retail, training, and equipment servicing. They are known for their expertise in cold water diving and their commitment to diver education.
East 2 West Freediving Inc. is a sporting goods store located in Victoria, BC. They have a 5-star rating based on 100 reviews. The business is operational and offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Captain Jack’s Subsea Retreat is a tour agency located in North Saanich, British Columbia. They are operational and have a 4.6-star rating based on 7 reviews. Their hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Element Escapes is an LGBTQIA+ owned and operated company based on Vancouver Island that provides personalized scuba diving experiences and training. They offer guided dives and a variety of courses ranging from core certifications to specialty and conservation programs.
| 2 | Ogden Point Dive Centre | 4.7(42) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 3 | Pacific Water Sports | 4.8(20) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | East 2 West Freediving | 5.0(100) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Captain Jack’s Subsea Retreat | 4.6(7) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Element Escapes | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Diving Sports | none | none | none | none | none |
| 8 | Frank White's Scuba Shop | none | none | none | none | none |
