Max depth
24 m
Type
Shore
Cert level
Open Water
Entry
Shore
Current
Low
Visibility
5-20 m
Hazards
Cold water, limited parking, rocky entry, depth if the wall is followed down.
Emergency information
Call 911; Parksville/Nanaimo-area services are nearest.
About
About this site
Popular Nanoose Bay shore dive on Vancouver Island with walls, octopus, wolf eels, and sea lion encounters.
Typical depth
24 m
Best season
Year-round; visibility is often best in fall and winter.
Access and parking
Shore access at the end of the local road; park carefully without blocking driveways.
Local regulations
Respect neighborhood access and marine-harvest rules.
Location
Where it is
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Site information is contributed by the community. Always verify conditions locally before diving. Diving can be hazardous — dive within your training and experience.