JeffMandell:
Rodale's again this year lists diving in British Columbia as being amongst the greatest experiences in the world. But, they don't say where in B.C. and they don't suggest any dive operators. I'm interested in trying this during the summer and I'd appreciate any suggestions on where to go to dive and who to dive with.(And some description of what there is to see up there would be great).
Depending on time and money and the amount of experience you have.
Diving in B.C. is varies alot.
On a trip to B.C. I would suggest starting with the local dives arround Vancouver.
If time does not permit I would head straight to Vancouver Island.
I'll be in the area of Port Mcneil, Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove for two weeks from the end of July.
YOU and Non-divers will also see whales (of which I saw four types last august), porpise, seals, mabbe sealions, eagles and lots more wildlife. If your lucky on the drive or in the area are black bears, deer, racoons, pine martin, mink, beavers and if you go on a trip or sight seeing tour into the deep inlets you can see grizzlies!
In Port Mcneil you can dive with Steve from Sunfun divers. He is a cool guy and knows the dive spots and slack tides like the back of his hand which is good because where the currents are is where the most life is.
As other people have said the charters are all excelent and the sounds arround Vancouver Island and North are awsome.