Diving in British Columbia BlogOur CoolDives Blog page will keep you up to date with new products, dive site reviews, and special offers from scuba diving stores and dive charter operators, as well as other great British Columbia dive industry news. Cool water - Amazing dive vacations in British Columbia. Click on the orange button to subscribe and keep in touch with interesting or exciting (or both) B.C. dive news. Feb 3, 2012 Scuba Diving Vacations In British Columbia, Canada - World Class DivingScuba Diving Vacations and tips for diving in British Columbia, Canada - One of World's Best Dive Destinations - info on dive sites,resorts,lessons,equipment,charters,liveaboards,special offers Feb 2, 2012 2012 Northwest Dive and Travel Expo - $20,000 in prizesPhotographers! Get those amazing photos out and find the right one to showcase at the 2012 Dive & Travel Expo Photo Contest. The Dive News Network Media Group is seeking that perfect shot for the grand prize, and will be offering $20,000 in prizes for the winning entries. All entries and winning photos will be shown at the Saturday Night Film Festival held April 21, 2012 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. There are a number of categories from which to enter, including: Wide Angle Cold Environment, Cold Water Close-up, Warm Water Close-up, Wide Angle Warm Environment, Artsy or Creative, Living as a Diver and Environmentally Friendly Photos. Northwest underwater photographers are encouraged to come out and experience the popular 2012 Northwest Dive & Travel Expo and show fellow divers and photo/video enthusiasts what a great underwater photo is supposed to look like. Be Bold - Dive Cold - take photos and win great prizes! Feb 2, 2012 Annapolis Volunteers Needed - Feb. 4th and 5th, 2012The ARSBC is once again going out to the Annapolis this weekend - hopefully both days Feb 4th & 5th if they can get enough volunteers. There has been a long down time with Christmas and the weather, so come on out and bring a friend, or pass this info along to a group of friends. Stay tuned to CoolDives for new contest details – either way you will be entered just by going out this weekend! It's time to sink the Annapolis!! Help get 'her done! Be Bold Dive Cold. Like Cooldives on Facebook - win cool prizes. New CoolDives t-shirts coming soon - and they are awesome. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Annapolis Volunteers Needed - Feb. 4th and 5th, 2012" Jan 31, 2012 Cooldives and GreenSea Diving in British ColumbiaAnother satisfied diver... We had an EXCELLENT day diving together with you…..the food was awesome, except would have loved to try the salad. Overall, you were a pleasure to dive with and I think it was really great of you to recognize the 2nd day was a bust due to weather. Thank you for not charging us! I will be in contact again to dive with you again & will definitely send my friends your way! Lynn L - Victoria, B.C. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cooldives and GreenSea Diving in British Columbia" Jan 30, 2012 FREE NITROX - Gulf Island, British Columbia Liveaboard DivingWith just a few spaces left on the Spring, 2012 Nautilus Swell Gulf Island dive trips, CoolDives is pleased to offer free Nitrox for certified users. With departures leaving from the lower mainland of British Columbia, luxurious liveaboard diving in British Columbia has never been easier. Contact Cooldives and book today to receive your free nitrox voucher. Be Bold Dive Cold. And like CoolDives on Facebook to instantly see more dive specials and to enter a draw for a free CoolDives t-shirt. Jan 28, 2012 Vancouver British Columbia Scuba Safari ToursAre you an experienced scuba diver looking for an escorted scuba tour near Vancouver British Columbia? Our preferred PADI divemaster/dive instructor can: - Vancouver pick up and drop off services for yourself and your gear - assistance with discounted rental or scuba gear purchases - transportation to and from dive sites and safe, escorted dives at Vancouver's most popular dive sites, - and a customized scuba diving dvd of your scuba diving vacation in British Columbia He can also upgrade your dive skills, get you drysuit certified and more. Other British Columbia locations with similar services available as well. See CoolDives.com to arrange your British Columbia scuba diving safari now. Be Bold - Dive cool in British Columbia today. Like CoolDives on Facebook - win prizes and be the first to hear about Cooldives special offers. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver British Columbia Scuba Safari Tours" Jan 28, 2012 Active Pass, Gabriola Pass and Porlier Pass Dive trip - British Columbia4 day, 3 night liveaboard scuba diving charter in British Columbia. Visit the popular southern Gulf Island dive sites of Active Pass, Gabriola Pass and Porlier Pass aboard the luxurious Nautilus Swell liveaboard dive boat. Depart from scenic Steveston, British Columbia on March 29, 2012 and discover the best liveaboard scuba diving in British Columbia. Visit Cooldives.com for more details. Be Bold Dive Cold. Like CoolDives on Facebook - maybe win a CoolDives t-shirt. Jan 27, 2012 BC Dive Site Review- - Wall at Heron RocksDive Site Review Near Hornby Island Name: Matt Arnold of GreenSea Diving City: Comox State/Prov: BC Country: Canada
What are you reviewing?: Boat Dive Site in the Hornby Island area Name(s): Wall at Heron Rocks Rating: 5 Stars (Fantastic!!) Visibility - How many feet?: 50-75 (January) Details (please explain why): Beautiful wall at the southern end of Hornby Island . Wall Starts at about 50fsw and continues down all the way to 150fsw with a few ledges along the way. You'll see Wolf eels and Octopus if you're lucky as well as the usual suspects like large Ling Cod, white Plumous Anemones, Rock Scallops, lots of rock fish, anemones, various star fish, giant red urchins, and loads of other color and marine life. It's a shear vertical wall with lots of nooks and crannies to explore and with good viz its a stunningly beautiful dive. On the surface you might even find sealions sunbathing on the exposed rock. Nice that it's only 5 minutes from a small marina and safety from the weather if it comes up too. Best wall I have ever dove in BC! Permalink -- click for full blog post "BC Dive Site Review- - Wall at Heron Rocks" Jan 27, 2012 Like CoolDives on Facebook - win a free Be Bold Dive Cold T-shirtCoolDives is a website devoted to promoting and informing divers from around the world all about the amazing diving in British Columbia - home to world class cold water diving. Special offers and British Columbia and Alaska dive information will be posted early on our Facebook page. Like us and each time we reach 100 new friends, a draw will be held for one of our custom British Columbia diving t-shirts. Like us - Look cool Cooldives.com Jan 26, 2012 Diving BC - Updates about the world-class diving in British Columbia, CanadaDiving BC - an online resource all about scuba diving in British Columbia, Canada Jan 26, 2012 Annapolis Sinking Update January 2012Click the link for an Annapolis Sinking Update. The ARSBC really needs volunteers to help finish up final details on the Annapolis sinking project! The ship has changed quite a bit, so if you haven’t been out in a while please come on out and see all the changes and get to know the ship again since some of the walls have come down. We are so close, but just need to finish final details! Come on out and bring a friend! Thank you to all that have gotten us this far.
We are going out Thursday, Jan 26th and also this weekend, Januuary 28th & 29th, 2012. We have had a long down time with Christmas and the weather, so come on out and bring a friend, or pass our info along to a friend. ARSBC Permalink -- click for full blog post "Annapolis Sinking Update January 2012" Jan 26, 2012 PADI scuba lessons on Vancouver Island - learn to dive on your scheduleFor Vancouver Island scuba diving lessons, particularly in the Courtenay/Comox area, we recommend you consider GreenSea Diving if you want private or semi-private lessons. In addition to the customized training which ensures the speed of the course can be adjusted based on your understanding and ability to carry out the required tasks, private or semi-private dive lessons can also allow you to complete the course on your schedule and timeframe. You can obtain your Open Water and other scuba certifications in 3 days or less, depending on the course. "Matt from GreenSea Diving is a good instructor with loads of experience. He makes learning to dive fun and safe. Scuba diving has opened a whole new world for me. I love it!" Chris Copeman - Vancouver Island To learn how to dive, or for Vancouver Island scuba diving charters and dive holidays, visit CoolDives.com today and start having FUN! Lose weight too and look like a star! Jan 25, 2012 Growing fitness trend - scuba diving for everyone including celebritiesWhat do Jessica Alba, Sandra Bullock, Katie Holmes and Nina Dobrev (among many others) have in common? According to Shape.com, these celebrities are all burning tons of calories and tightening their bodies while enjoying the recreational sport of scuba diving. With each dive lasting between 30-60 minutes, divers can easily enjoy the amazing undersea world while burning 500 or more calories. And if you're enjoying the amazing, nutrient rich, colorful, world-class diving that British Columbia, Canada offers, you will burn even more calories! With the extra dive gear needed, weight, and possible currents that are part of scuba diving in British Columbia, you will enjoy diving more and burn more calories. And Jessica, if you need a dive buddy to help you explore the beautiful Emerald Sea, CoolDives will be happy to help! Be Bold - Dive Cold. Lose weight, have fun, get in shape, and dive safe today in the world famous, star studded, dive destination that is British Columbia. Jan 24, 2012 Kelp and Critters fundraising DVDKelp and Critters is an inspirational, fund raising dvd put together by some well known Pacific Northwest marine stewards, Peter Mieras and Kathy Johnson. This collection of often unique footage represents 3 years of underwater filming, tide-pool watching and above water footage. With memorable images of wild orcas, breaching humpbacks, mysterious six gill sharks, colorful corals, sponges and other invertebrate life, proceeds from the sale of this souvenir diving in British Columbia dvd will be put towards worthwhile local environmental and marine causes. The dvd is only $20 plus HST and is compatible with dvd players world-wide. For more information, a sneak peak, and to order, click the link below. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kelp and Critters fundraising DVD" Jan 20, 2012 Alaska 2012 Dive Charters Almost 100% Sold OutThanks to the amazing success of the Nautilus Swell's first BC/Alaska dive season in 2011, the 2012 Alaska liveaboard dive season is almost 100 per cent sold out. A few single spots are available, and there is one trip available as a full boat charter for 12 divers. If you want to experience eagles, seals, sea lions, humpback whales, ice bergs, snorkeling with salmon, bears, beautiful topside scenery and amazing underwater diving, contact cooldives today. Be Bold - Dive Cold. But with a drysuit, it isn't cold anyways!! Dive Alaska - contact cooldives today for more details Permalink -- click for full blog post "Alaska 2012 Dive Charters Almost 100% Sold Out" Jan 12, 2012 Divers, skiers and snowboarders - let's go!Attention - divers, skiers and boarders out there. Come to Vancouver Island and stay at this luxury vacation rental in Crown Isle Resort in the beautiful Comox Valley. This VanIsle Getaway is only 40 min from the chairlift at Mt Washington and has all the comforts of home with all the amenities of a high end hotel. Only $150/night and it can sleep up to 5 people. This Vancouver Island sport enthusiast offers many extra services to enhance your dive or ski holiday experience like our personal chef, in house Diving and Boat charters, famous concierge service and as always, no cleaning fee. Come stay for the weekend and hit the slopes or the Pacific Ocean or stay for a week and take in all the recreation that the Comox Valley has to offer. Visit Cooldives.com today for more details. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Divers, skiers and snowboarders - let's go!" Jan 9, 2012 Complete Scuba Diving Vacation in British Columbia PackagesNow offering complete scuba diving vacation packages on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 3 day, 6 day, and custom packages available with: - escorted dive charters - boat dives - Crown Isle Golf Resort accommodation - local transportation - chef prepared lunches and dinners. Visit Cooldives.com to help plan your British Columbia dive holiday today. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Complete Scuba Diving Vacation in British Columbia Packages" Jan 8, 2012 Vancouver Island Dive Charters - custom scuba diving charter on Vancouver IslandVancouver Island Dive Charters from Port Hardy to Victoria on Vancouver Island Jan 8, 2012 Crown Isle Accommodation - Luxury Vancouver Island Golf GetawayCrown Isle Accommodation - Luxury Golf and Scuba Vacation Packages On Central Vancouver Island Jan 7, 2012 Scuba Diving Vacations on Vancouver Island British ColumbiaScuba Diving Vacations on Vancouver Island British Columbia are a breeze with our new complete, cost effective, convenient and centrally located dive holiday packages on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With many fantastic boat dives, drift dives, wall dives and wreck dives (natural and artificial) between Campbell River and Nanaimo, a luxury 2 bedroom condo situated on one of Vancouver Island’s most prestigious golf courses, and meals provided by and prepared by a chef, these complete Vancouver Island scuba diving packages make for an ideal scuba diving vacation in British Columbia, Canada. Even better, you can even learn to dive or possibly even add on extra PADI certification courses onto your BC dive packages, such as Drysuit certification, Advanced, Rescue Diver, Divemaster or other PADI specialty courses (such as night diving, wreck diving, drysuit diving, deep diving, and enriched air NITROX diving) with this PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. And even better than that – the dives are all from a boat so no lugging your heavy equipment all over the place! Contact CoolDives.com to plan your scuba diving vacation in British Columbia, Canada today. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Scuba Diving Vacations on Vancouver Island British Columbia" Jan 7, 2012 British Columbia - Top Dive Destination in North America - come see whyWhy does CoolDives.com love scuba diving in British Columbia? Once again British Columbia has been nominated Best dive destination for North America, Best in marine life, healthiest marine environment, Best macro photography, Best wall dives, and more. Thanks once again Scuba Diving Magazine and divers from around the world. Let Cooldives.com help plan your next scuba diving vacation to British Columbia. Jan 6, 2012 Courtenay Comox Dive Lessons - Learn to Dive on Vancouver IslandCourtenay Comox Dive Lessons, Victoria to Port Hardy - Obtain Your Scuba License on Vancouver Island British Columbia Jan 5, 2012 Vancouver Island Dive PackagesVancouver Island dive packages, lessons, accommodations and dive charters - amazing prices Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vancouver Island Dive Packages" Jan 5, 2012 BC Dive Packages - complete dive holidays in British ColumbiaBC Dive Packages - full Vancouver Island dive charter, meals and accommodation vacation packages Jan 3, 2012 Special Complete Learn to Dive in British Columbia OfferCoolDives is pleased to offer this limited time special dive offer for people who wish to learn how to scuba dive in the world class dive destination of British Columbia. This complete PADI Open Water Certification package includes: - eLearning course before hand and 3 days of open water course diving with all required pool and ocean dives - an extra day of awesome instructor-guided diving after your certification - use of all required scuba gear - Special Bonus: drysuit certification included! - 3 nights of luxury accommodation in a beautiful 2 bedroom VanIsle Getaway located in Comox, in the heart of Crown Isle, a beautiful residential neighbourhood designed around a platinum rated golf course. - transportation to and from your pool and boat dives - chef prepared gourmet lunch and dinners - a Cooldives ‘Be Bold Dive Cold’ t-shirt for each diver Visit our Vancouver Island Special Dive and Accommodation page for more details. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Special Complete Learn to Dive in British Columbia Offer" |
