Tyee Cove Shore Dive
Why train with us?
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Low student to instructor ratios : 3 or 4 students per instructor both in the pool and ocean
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Our retail store is located downtown.
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Diving courses available all year-round. Private courses available.
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We teach children 10 years and older.
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Passionate team of Instructors and Divemasters who love to teach.
Tyee Cove Shore Dive | Vancouver Island Guided Day Trip
Join us for an unforgettable day of scuba diving at Tyee Cove — one of Vancouver Island’s most popular and easily accessible dive sites, located near Parksville and Nanaimo. This community park offers convenient parking, change rooms, and a short walk to the water, making it one of the easiest shore dives you’ll ever do!
Between the left and right walls, the sandy chute, and the eelgrass beds in the shallows, you’ll have the chance to see a wide variety of Pacific Northwest marine life — from playful sea lions and giant Pacific octopus to cabezons, colorful nudibranchs, and the famous wolf eel known as Grandpa.
Experience world-class cold-water diving with our expert guides on this full-day adventure to Vancouver Island.
Meeting Options:
- 6:30 AM: Meet at Diving Sports Canada – 4578 Main St, Vancouver (includes transportation)
- 8:00 AM: Meet directly on the ferry (Horseshoe Bay terminal)
What’s Included:
- Round-trip transportation from Diving Sports Canada to Vancouver Island
- 2 guided shore dives at Tyee Cove
- 2 air tanks for the day
- Weights for both dives
- Dive guide
- Ferry fees (passenger & vehicle)
What’s Not Included:
- Rental equipment – Reserve your rental gear here
- Meals or snacks during the day
Diving in a Drysuit?
If you plan to use one of our rental drysuits, you must hold a valid Drysuit Specialty certification. New to drysuits? Enroll in our PADI Drysuit Specialty Course to get certified before your trip.
Requirements to Join:
- Certified Open Water Diver (minimum)
- Minimum 5 cold-water dives, with at least one in the past 6 months
- Drysuit certification required if renting or using a drysuit
- Minimum age: 12 (minors require parental consent)
- Freedivers: Beginner to intermediate level certification (or equivalent)
Transportation:
We offer limited seating in our 7-passenger dive van for both divers and gear. You can join the group transport or arrange your own travel to meet at the dive site. Spots in the van are first-come, first-served — please request transportation at checkout.
Trip Flow & Meeting Time:
- 6:30 AM: Meet at the shop, pack the van, and drive to Horseshoe Bay
- 8:25 AM: Ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo
- Drive up to Tyee Cove (Blueback Park, Parksville)
- Enjoy 2 guided shore dives
- 3:00 PM: Drive back to Nanaimo and stop for food
- 5:55 PM: Ferry back to Horseshoe Bay
- 8:30 PM: Arrive back at Diving Sports Canada
Reserve Your Spot:
Spaces are limited, especially for transportation in the van. → Book your Tyee Cove Shore Dive here
Tyee Cove Dive Trip | Vancouver Island Shore Diving
Why Join Diving Sports for the Tyee Cove Day Trip?
Tyee Cove is one of the most beloved shore diving sites on Vancouver Island, known for its easy entry, interesting rock formations, and abundance of marine life. Expect to encounter wolf eels, lingcod, anemones, and even playful seals during your dives.
When you join Diving Sports Canada for the Tyee Cove trip, you enjoy the convenience of organized travel, expert dive guidance, and a small group experience designed for both fun and safety.
- Expert-led guided dives for certified divers
- Transportation and gear support included
- Small group ratios for personalized supervision
- Opportunity to spot diverse Pacific marine species
Our Commitment to Safety and Enjoyment
- Certified and experienced dive guides familiar with Tyee Cove
- First Aid and oxygen kits available on every trip
- Flexible dive plans based on comfort and conditions
- Eco-friendly diving practices to protect marine habitats
Location and Contact
Diving Sports Canada
4578 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
Phone: (604) 694-1886
Email: customerservice@divingsports.com
