Canada may not be the first place that comes to mind for scuba diving, but beneath its cold waters lies a world of breathtaking marine life, dramatic shipwrecks, and unique underwater landscapes. From the vibrant kelp forests of British Columbia to the haunting wrecks of the Great Lakes, Canada offers some of the most diverse and exhilarating cold-water diving experiences on the planet.
Whether you’re exploring the deep fjords of Newfoundland, encountering giant Pacific octopuses off Vancouver Island, or diving the crystal-clear waters of Tobermory’s Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada has something for every diver. With its rich maritime history, thriving ecosystems, and a passionate diving community, it’s a destination worth adding to your dive bucket list.
Scuba Diving News and Offers from Canada
The Christmas tree being raised at Welland Scuba Park on Dec. 17 won’t need a…
Chefs, restaurant owners and sustainable seafood leaders from across the country have added their names to an open letter urging the government take action to stop seafood fraud. By improving boat-to-plate traceability, the government can help ensure that all fish sold in Canada is honestly labelled, legally caught and fully traceable.
Compilation of several dive sites along the south shore of Nova Scotia.
Compilation of several dive sites along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Water temperature 10…
Traveling on moving glide paths, visitors enter the ocean realm and come face to face with thousands of fascinating fishes and menacing sea creatures, everything from barracudas, to rays, to jellyfish, octopi, moray eels and giant sharks!
Since 1997 Ripley’s Aquariums have thrilled millions of visitors in North America. Traveling on moving…
Blue Marble Private are offering diving expeditions to the Titanic wreck site in May 2018. For $105,129 per person, tourists can explore this world-famous wreck off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada during an eight-day expedition.
Blue Marble Private are offering diving expeditions to the Titanic wreck site in May 2018.…
A new evolution in diver transportation. The MAKO DDS marks a new evolution in diver…
At 10 PM, October 23, 1918, the Canadian Pacific passenger ship, the SS Princess Sophia left port at Scagway, Alaska with 298 passengers, men, women and children, largely from Dawson City, Yukon, and a crew of 65.
At 10 PM, October 23, 1918, the Canadian Pacific passenger ship, the SS Princess Sophia…
It’s all getting exciting here at The Scuba News. Following the successful launches of The…
Shearwater is proud to introduce the newest member of the Shearwater family: The Perdix AI. Offering all of the same great features of the Perdix, the Perdix AI uses its large, easy-to-read screen to clearly display the tank pressure as well as your gas time remaining (GTR). The Perdix AI is capable of connecting to either one or two transmitters giving the diver the option to monitor both tanks or dive sidemount.
Shearwater Research designs and manufactures computers for divers demanding more from themselves and their diving…
On 10 November, 1975 the Great Lakes freight vessel, the Edmund Fitzgerald, sank in a violent storm on Lake Superior.
On 10 November, 1975 the Great Lakes freight vessel, the Edmund Fitzgerald, sank in a…
On the 26th October 2016 at Oceana Canada’s symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for Long-Term Prosperity, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced that his department has released key information on the status of Canadian fish stocks, sharing the results of an annual Sustainability Survey for Fisheries, and investing additional funds to increase science capacity.
On the 26th October 2016 at Oceana Canada’s symposium, Rebuilding Abundance: Restoring Canada’s Fisheries for…
“Ladies and gentlemen we are going to need to circle for a few minutes until we can get clearance to land.” For many, this announcement would be a frustration, a sign you would be late. For me it was a chance to get a bird’s-eye view of the waters I would be submerging in the next morning. Looking down, I saw Bell Island and Little Bell Island. In the waters that surround these islands lie four wrecks steeped in history.
The Empress of Ireland brought 117,000 immigrants to Canada in the early years of the 20th century before it was T-boned by a Norwegian vessel and sank in the St. Lawrence River. The ship was carrying 1,477 people and 1,012 of them died. There were no casualties on Norway’s Storstad, which transported coal.