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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Port Hardy

The top 2 dive and snorkel sites in Port Hardy, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Port Hardy guide

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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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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 Port Hardy: numbered map of the top 2 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
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Port Hardy diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Port Hardy for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 2 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.