Spider Anchorage, located within the Hakai Lúxvbálís Conservancy, features a complex network of islets, shallow reefs, and kelp forests. This marine site is suitable for advanced divers due to the presence of overhead environments, strong currents, and surf. Access is by boat only. Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 7C to 15C throughout the year. The diverse habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals typical of the region. Snorkelling is also possible at this location.

Oliver Cove on Vancouver Island is a sheltered anchorage featuring rocky reef and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site offers shallow areas that are well-suited for snorkelling. Divers and snorkellers should note that the water remains cold throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 7C to 15C. Access to this site requires a boat. Due to the location, visitors must remain aware of boat traffic in the area. The site provides a relaxed environment for exploring the underwater topography, though no specific marine life data is available for this location.

Pruth Bay is a sheltered site on the north side of Calvert Island, offering a calmer environment than the exposed west coast. The topography consists of rocky shorelines and an artificial reef formed by the pilings of the Hakai Institute pier. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres, with an average of 4 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of sea stars, leather stars, rock crabs, ochre sea stars, and Pacific Lion's Mane jellyfish. Less frequently, divers may encounter harbour seals, Monterey dorids, kelp pipefish, hermissenda, ling cod, and various nudibranch species. The site is suitable for beginners, though cold water and potential entanglement hazards require caution.