Diving in Vancouver

The rugged, wildly indented coastline of southwestern British Columbia offers excellent and varied diving opportunities. Especially in winter, when water clarity allows visibility of up to 100 feet, the region delivers some of the most spectacular temperate-water diving in the world.

BC Dive and Kayak Adventures. This outfit offers day trips from Vancouver to the flora- and fauna-rich waters of Howe Sound and Indian Arm. The trips run weekends, year-round. 604/732-1344 or 800/960-0066.

Rowand's Reef Dive Shop. This Granville Island-based sales and rental business specializes in year-round diving trips to Howe Sound. 1512 Duranleau St., Granville Island. 604/669-3483.