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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Mount Waddington

The top 4 dive and snorkel sites in Mount Waddington, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Mount Waddington guide

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AreasPort Hardy2Port McNeill1
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Nakwakto Rapids

No reviews yetCanada, British Columbia

Divers enter the water ONLY at slack tide. Specific warning from divemaster to keep the island on the left, drop to 25-35 feet, and at 12-15 minutes into the dive exist on the lee side of the island. Failure to do so and there is no chance to fight current and beginning whirlpools which will sweep you deep into the boat channel. The reason to dive is to view large collection of gooseneck barnacles. Dive must only be done with a dive operator familiar with the site. This is the world's fastest tidal exchange at 22 knots. There is only a 20 minute time line underwater at slack tide. Nakwakto Rapids is also known as Tremble Rock.

AdvancedMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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Bear Cove

No reviews yetCanada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

This location should really be done as a night dive, in order to avoid the problem of boat traffic. Other than that, this is one of the easiest places to get in and out of the water. This dive site is even wheel chair accessible. Due to the fact this is really a boat launch. Just follow the Island Highway to Port Hardy, and take the turn off for the Bear Cove Highway to the B.C. Government Ferry Terminal. Also known as the Port Hardy-Bella Coola / Discovery Coast Passage Ferry. The boat launch is near the ferry terminal. Bear Cove is also known as Bear Cove Boat Launch.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Port McNeill

No reviews yetCanada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

This site was more popular in the past when the pier existed. But there is still enough life here, to make it worth while. This dive site is located where the old pier used to be near the east end of Mine Road. In Google Maps a pier is still shown, but it was taken down years ago. However, some of the debris remains below the water and provides homes for life. The beach access is located beside a set of industrial buildings that are still in use, and a gravel area at the north end is where the beach access is. Port McNeill is also known as Mine Road Beach.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Browning Wall

No reviews yetCanada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island

This is one of Vancouver Island's best cold water dive spots. To access this dive site it will be necessary to charter a boat, or bring yours. You would need to basically get to Port Hardy. From there you have several options in terms of boats, and resorts that can arrange diving at this site. Browning Wall is also known as Browning Passage.

BeginnerMax depth 55.8 ftBoat entry
Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Mount Waddington: numbered map of the top 4 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
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Mount Waddington diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Mount Waddington for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.