Whytecliff Park

Accessible shore dive with diverse Pacific Northwest marine life.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Whytecliff Park, is a well-regarded location suitable for divers of all experience levels. Divers can explore the sheltered inner cove, offering introductory experiences, or venture further out towards the Queen Charlotte Channel for more advanced explorations. The park’s slopes and walls provide ample opportunities to encounter the diverse marine life characteristic of this area. A full afternoon spent exploring these features typically reveals a wide array of aquatic species. Visitors will find amenities such as food and restrooms conveniently located near the parking area, enhancing their overall experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

wolf eelgiant Pacific octopuslingcodrockfishharbour sealnudibranchsanemonessea starscabezonkelp greenlingDungeness crab

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Sheltered cove for beginners, deeper walls for advanced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficcold water
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 15.6°C

Wind

Tide

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