Sechelt Scuba Diving Guide

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Sechelt Inlet is known for the amazingly colorful Skookumchuck Rapids, as well as the wreck HMCS Chaudière, and gorgonian-lined walls in the deep. Galleries, visibility, and briefings here aim to help you explore the area.

Getting started

🆕 New to diving? See our getting started guide.
🥶 New to cold water? See what to expect.
🗺️ Map of dive sites in Sechelt
🏪 Dive shops near Sechelt, Gibsons, and Vancouver

Sechelt Dive Sites

Diving near Sechelt, Gibsons, and Vancouver.

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Top sites

Skookumchuck Rapids

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Nearby dive shops

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Charters

Charters are often best booked through your local dive shop -- they typically provide the dive master. Check with the operator for areas served.

Porpoise Bay Charters

Dive Clubs

Dive clubs are a great way to get to know the area. Many dive shops offer group outings or charter trips (see our shop listings). There are also various diving meetups you can join. Some focus on specialties like underwater photography or tech diving; others on site maintenance and conservation. If you're new to local diving, many club members are happy to meet up for a casual shore dive or help you get oriented at a site—just reach out and ask.

Let us know if you know any clubs in the area!

Additional region overview

Find dense concentrations of painted anemones at Skookumchuck Rapids or dive the HMCS Chaudière wreck.

Protected shore entries in the inlet provide access to the fjord's reef systems.

Pacific Northwest scuba diving regions

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