Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Accessible shore dive with wrecks, suitable for all levels.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Porteau Cove, is a popular marine park offering appealing diving experiences for divers of all skill levels. The location has been carefully developed to provide an accessible and enjoyable underwater environment. Shore access makes it convenient for divers. There are marked wrecks available for exploration, promising interesting dives. A stair-side shower provides ease after the dive. The area boasts a diverse marine ecosystem providing opportunities to encounter various aquatic life. This site is often described as a 'two-tanker' location due to its suitability and quality for multiple dives.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckshore divebeginner friendlymacro photographycold waterartificial reefwall dive

Marine Life

LingcodRockfishGiant Pacific OctopusWolf EelPlumose AnemoneNudibranchHarbour Seal

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Easy shore access and developed environment with features for all divers.

Hazards:
Cold waterDepthBoat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.4°C

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