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The Slingsby Channel Area Scuba Diving Guide

Nakwakto and Slingsby Channel are very remote and have some of the fastest waters in the world. The area is only diveable a few times a year. But the rewards can be consirable with the right experience and planning. Check out this video 🫨😮 for what this region can look like when not at the perfect slack tide!
Scuba Jess enjoying the Gooseneck barnacles at Nakwakto Rapids. Photo by Eric Askilsrud.
Scuba Jess enjoying the Gooseneck barnacles at Nakwakto Rapids. Photo by Eric Askilsrud.

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Getting started

Slingsby Channel Area Dive Sites

Diving near Port Hardy and Alert Bay.

Top sites

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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.