The top 3 dive and snorkel sites in North Saanich, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the North Saanich guide
This dive site despite is shallowness, can sometimes be worth it. But it depends on the season and weather conditions. This dive site is found near the end of Mosses Point Road. A trail leads off to the solid rock beach. It is best dove at high tide, as at low tide it can be risky going down the solid rock. It might look easy, but the rock can be slippery.
There are a couple of rock outcroppings that start at about 10 feet [3 m] deep and one descends to about 50 feet below the surface, and the other descends to over 90 feet below the surface. There is also the bay to the east to explore. To get to Setchell Road in North Saanich. You need to follow the Pat [Patricia] Bay Highway from Victoria and just after you pass Sidney, turn off to the left onto Wain Road. Follow Wain until you are forced to go left or right. Make a right onto Madrona Drive. Setchell Road is just a short distance after this to the left. Deep Cove is also known as Setchell Road Beach Access.
This dive site is very good for beginners. Not good for wheel chairs as you need to take the stairs down to the beach. But from the parking area to the beach is less than 50 feet. This dive site is located at the west end of Braemar Avenue. To get to this dive site, if you are traveling from the south follow West Saanich Road north, and turn off onto Ardmore Road and follow it until it becomes Ardmore Drive. Braemar Avenue intersects Ardmore Drive. Braemar Avenue is also known as Braemar Beach.
