

Best for intermediate divers, 2-30m, shore entry, moderate current.
Beaver Point in Ruckle Provincial Park offers a rugged shore-access experience featuring rocky ledges that descend into a kelp forest. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site supports a variety of marine life, including common sightings of leather stars, orange sea cucumbers, ochre sea stars, crabs, and tube worms. Rarer encounters may include California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, and various nudibranchs. Due to moderate currents, cold water temperatures, and low visibility, this site is best suited for intermediate divers. Facilities at the park include parking and toilets.
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Scuba divers frequent the waters off Ruckle Park, drifting among the castle-like caves or floating above the bountiful ocean floor.
Ruckle Park is on Salt Spring Island, 10km from the Fulford Harbour ferry terminal along Beaver Point Road.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
3-5m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
7-14°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Commonly observed species include leather stars, orange sea cucumbers, ochre sea stars, crabs, and tube worms. Rarer sightings include California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbour seals, Monterey dorids, and egg-yolk jellyfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate skill levels due to the presence of moderate currents, cold water, and low visibility.
The depth ranges from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Beaver Point is a shore-access site.
Yes, this site is highly rated for snorkelling, providing access to rocky ledges and kelp forests from the shore.
Diving at Beaver Point (Ruckle Provincial Park) in Gulf Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Beaver Point (Ruckle Provincial Park) in Gulf Islands. Water temperatures range from 7°C to 14°C.
Expect moderate currents at Beaver Point (Ruckle Provincial Park) in Gulf Islands. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Beaver Point (Ruckle Provincial Park) in Gulf Islands typically ranges from 3 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.