Eagle Island is a reef dive located off the Sunshine Coast, Canada, featuring depths between 8 and 16 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for divers building experience, though it requires careful planning due to strong currents. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are cold, fluctuating between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating the use of a drysuit or a thick 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves. Divers should exercise caution when navigating the cave and swim-through sections and maintain strict buoyancy control. Always consult tidal tables to time dives with slack water.

Tonquin Beach on the Sunshine Coast offers a sheltered environment for snorkellers, featuring a mix of reef and kelp forest habitats. Accessible via a rainforest trail, the site provides a shore entry into waters ranging from 1 to 5 metres deep, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for beginners, though the water remains cool throughout the year, ranging from 9C to 14C. Snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, rip currents, sea urchins, and surf. Parking is available near the site, and typical sessions last up to 120 minutes.

McKenzie Beach, also known as Tinwis, is a sheltered reef site on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Protected by offshore islands that break the Pacific swell, this location offers shallow-water exploration suitable for beginners. Snorkellers can expect depths between 3 and 5 metres. The rocky headlands at either end of the beach are home to various intertidal species, including very common ochre sea stars and snails. Divers and snorkellers may also encounter crabs, leather stars, and occasional skate or jellyfish. Water temperatures remain consistently cold, ranging from 9 to 14C, making thick wetsuits essential. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and showers.