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LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE IN VANCOUVER
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
Learn to Dive in Vancouver with The World's Most Popular and Widely Recognized Beginner Scuba Diving Course. No Experience Necessary!
If you’ve always wanted to Learn to Dive and experience unparalleled adventure in the underwater world, this is where it starts. Get your Scuba Certification right here in Vancouver, with the PADI Open Water Diver Course.
Why Learn With Us?
- The Vancouver Diving Locker is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center and has been Training Divers for Over 50 Years
- We Offer Small Group Sizes & Flexible Schedules
- Our Fun & Professional PADI Instructors are here to guide and support you on your journey!
- We Offer Courses Several Times Each Month, All Year Round!
Upcoming Course Dates
SAVE 15% PADI OPEN WATER EVENING & WEEKEND COURSES
Valid for April/May Courses Only
13Apr
Daytime Open Water CourseRepeating Event
Vancouver Diving Locker
$769.95
14Apr
Evening Open Water CourseRepeating Event
$637.45
25Apr
Weekend Open Water CourseRepeating Event
$722.45
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SAVE 15% ON EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES FOR APRIL AND MAY
Learn to Dive - Enroll In the PADI Open Water Course Today!
Evening, Weekend, Daytime & Private Course Options Available
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Rather Dive Somewhere Warm?
All Course Options are Available as a Tropical Referral. This means you can complete all of your class and pool work here with us, and finish your ocean dives at any PADI Dive Shop in the world!
You must complete your ocean dives within 1 year
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Scuba Equipment
The Open Water Course include all of the necessary Scuba Equipment. Drysuit training is an additional charge
Course Material
All of our Open Water Courses now include PADI E-Learning, which allows students to work through the knowledge portion of the course at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home.
Transportation
Don't have a vehicle? No problem! We have three passenger vans available that will get you everywhere you need to go!
15% Off Mask and Snorkel
All divers must provide their own mask and snorkel for the course. We offer our students a 15% discount, so come by and see us before your course!
READY TO BOOK YOUR COURSE?
Choose Whether You'd Like to do Evenings, Daytime, Weekends or Private!
SAVE 15% PADI OPEN WATER EVENING & WEEKEND COURSES
Valid for April/May Courses Only
OPEN WATER COURSE
EVENINGS
$749.95
Tropical Referral: $619.95
Upcoming Evening Courses
During the Open Water Evening Course, you will complete a series of 5 evenings. The Evenings OW 1 – 5 need to be done in order, but you can attend them as your schedule allows. This is our most flexible option! After completing your 5 evenings, you’ll need to complete your weekend of ocean dives, which are held every weekend all year round.
Below you will find start dates of our upcoming courses, please click on the “View Full Schedule” button below to see dates for the rest of the evenings.
Upcoming Start Dates
OPEN WATER COURSE
Daytime
$769.95
Tropical Referral: $669.95
Upcoming Daytime Courses
The Daytime Course is held over a Monday/Tuesday two weeks in a row. The first week will be your class/pool sessions, and the second week will be your Ocean Dives (unless you are doing a tropical referral)
OPEN WATER COURSE
Weekend
$849.95
Tropical Referral: $719.95
Upcoming Weekend Courses
The Weekend Open Water Course is held over two weekends. Below you will see dates for the first weekend of your course, which is the class/pool portion. After you complete your class/pool work, you will need to choose a weekend to complete your ocean dives (these are run every weekend.)
OPEN WATER COURSE
Private Fast Track
$1699.95
Or $2499.95 for 2 People
Tropical Referral: $999 (or $1699.90 for 2 people)
Private Fast Track
The Private Fast Track program is designed for customers who want to learn to dive now! Or those whose schedule does not allow for any of the other two options.
Essentially it is the entire PADI Open Water Course in three days, one-on-one with an instructor. Once signed up you will be given access to PADI e-learning, where you will complete all of the theory at home at your own pace. You will then complete one day of class/pool work, followed by two days of ocean dives.
Availability Request Form
TROPICAL REFERRAL
Rather Dive Somewhere Warm?
All Courses Options are Available as a Tropical Referral – Which means you can complete all of your class and pool work here with us, and your finish your ocean dives at any PADI Dive Shop in the world! (Dives must be completed within 12 months)
Evening Referral $619.95 | Daytime Referral $669.95 | Weekend Referral $719.95 | Private Fast Track $799.95 pp (2ppl) or $899.95 (1 person)
EVENINGS: $749.95
OPEN WATER COURSE
EVENINGS
$749.95
Tropical Referral: $619.95
Upcoming Evening Courses
During the Open Water Evening Course, you will complete a series of 5 evenings. The Evenings OW 1 – 5 need to be done in order, but you can attend them as your schedule allows. This is our most flexible option! After completing your 5 evenings, you’ll need to complete your weekend of ocean dives, which are held every weekend all year round.
Below you will find start dates of our upcoming courses, please click on the “View Full Schedule” button below to see dates for the rest of the evenings.
Upcoming Start Dates
DAYTIME: $769.95
OPEN WATER COURSE
Daytime
$769.95
Tropical Referral: $669.95
Upcoming Daytime Courses
The Daytime Course is held over a Monday/Tuesday two weeks in a row. The first week will be your class/pool sessions, and the second weekend will be your Ocean Dives (unless you are doing a tropical referral)
WEEKENDS: $849.95
OPEN WATER COURSE
Weekend
$849.95
Tropical Referral: $719.95
Upcoming Weekend Courses
The Weekend Open Water Course is held over two weekens. Below you will see dates for the first weekend of your course, which is the class/pool portion. The ocean dives are held every weekend and can be scheduled at any time.
3 DAY PRIVATE FAST TRACK
OPEN WATER COURSE
Private Fast Track
$1699.95
Or $2499.95 for 2 People
Tropical Referral: $999 (or $1699.90 for 2 people)
Private Fast Track
The Private Fast Track program is designed for customers who want to learn to dive now! Or those whose schedule does not allow for any of the other two options.
Essentially it is the entire PADI Open Water Course in three days, one-on-one with an instructor. Once signed up you will be given access to PADI e-learning, where you will complete all of the theory at home at your own pace. You will then complete one day of class/pool work, followed by two days of ocean dives.
Availability Request Form
TROPICAL REFERRAL
TROPICAL REFERRAL
Rather Dive Somewhere Warm?
All Courses Options are Available as a Tropical Referral – Which means you can complete all of your class and pool work here with us, and your finish your ocean dives at any PADI Dive Shop in the world! (Dives must be completed within 12 months)
Evening Referral $619.95 | Daytime Referral $669.95 | Weekend Referral $719.95 | Private Fast Track $799.95 pp (2ppl) or $899.95 (1 person)
PADI OPEN WATER COURSE DETAILS
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum Age: 10 Years
- Complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and obtain Physician’s clearance if necessary
- Before completing the course, you will be required to swim 200m and float/tread water for 10 minutes.
What to Bring?
- Bathing Suit
- Towel
- Mask/Snorkel
What's Included?
- All Classroom, Pool and Ocean training sessions
- All Required Scuba Equipment (Except Mask and Snorkel). Drysuit training is additional (see “Drysuit Training” below)
- PADI E-Learning
- 15% Off the Purchase of Your Own Mask Snorkel & Fins. (Fins are included for your course, but many divers prefer to purchase their own)
- Transportation
- Open Water Certification (Upon successful completion of the course)
Drysuit vs Wetsuit
DIVING LOCAL
Drysuit or Wetsuit?
What's The Difference?
Cold water diving is fun! but being cold while diving is not! There are two kinds of suits that can be used while diving here in BC:
Wetsuits
The wetsuits we use here are a two piece 7mm farmer john/jacket style wetsuit. Wetsuits keep you warm by trapping a layer of water between your skin and the suit. Your body heats up the water and the neoprene acts as an insulator to keep it warm. Because of the way wetsuits work, it is important that they fit you properly (tight!).
Drysuits
Drysuits keep you dry but what you wear underneath of them is what keeps you warm. The drysuits we use are made of a trilaminate material that have a latex seal around your neck and wrists, and built in boots. You’ll need to wear warm layers underneath such as fleece, wool, etc. in order to stay warm.
Drysuit Training
In order to dive in a drysuit, you will need to complete some additional pool training, which will teach you how to use a drysuit in a confined water setting, and how to handle the changes in buoyancy. These are scheduled weekly and can be completed after your class/pool sessions.
The water can be quite chilly here, especially between October – June, during these months we require our divers to be in a drysuit, however the rest of the months it is your choice!
Thinking of completing your dives in a wetsuit?
Summer is our busiest time of the year, and our weekend ocean dives fill up very quickly! This means that we may have limited availability for you to complete your ocean dives within our wetsuit season (July – September).
Please keep in mind that depending on when we are able to schedule your ocean dives, you may need to add on the drysuit upgrade.
Tropical Referral
TROPICAL REFERRAL
Rather Dive Somewhere Warm?
All Courses Options are Available as a Tropical Referral - Which means you can complete all of your class and pool work here with us, and your finish your ocean dives at any PADI Dive Shop in the world! (Dives must be completed within 12 months)
Evening Referral $619.95 | Weekend & Daytime Referral $669.95 | Private Fast Track $799.95 pp (2ppl) or $899.95 (1 person)
Dive Insurance:
If you are planning on traveling outside Canada to do any diving, we highly recommend purchasing dive insurance. Many travel insurance providers do not cover scuba diving, and although a dive accident is unlikely, it could end up being quite costly if something were to happen. We work with Dive Assure, who offers affordable Dive & Travel Insurance for both single and multiple trips.Â
After Your Course
- 15% Off PADI Advanced Course
- 50% Off Your First Local Safari
- Join us on local dive trips and activities!
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Please note that Courses and Trips are non-refundable. To view our full cancellation policy, please click here
Important: Please Review the PADI Medical Questionnaire
In order to begin your course, you must be able to successfully complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire. In some cases, clearance by a physician may be necessary. If you require medical clearance, this will need to be obtained before you can begin your course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience to start scuba diving?
No experience is required. Our Open Water Course is designed for complete beginners. We start in a controlled environment where you’ll learn the basics before progressing to open water dives.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You don’t need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable in the water. The course includes a basic swim test (200m) and a short float (10 mins) to ensure you’re safe and confident in the water.
How long does it take to get certified?
Most students complete their certification over two weeks, but we offer flexible evening, daytime, weekend and private courses, so you can fit the training around your schedule.
Is Diving Safe?
Yes! when done properly, scuba diving is very safe. In this course, you’ll learn essential safety skills, how to use your equipment, and how to dive within your limits under the guidance of a certified instructor.
Where do the open water dives take place?
Training dives are conducted in local Vancouver-area dive sites such as Whyteclliff Park and Porteau Cove, known for easy access and incredible marine life.
What’s included in the course?
Your Course will include:
- Knowledge development (via PADI E-Learning)
- Confined water (pool) training
- Open water ocean dives
- All Scuba Gear (except Mask & Snorkel)
- Transportation
- Certification upon successful completion
What kind of marine life will I see?
Vancouver’s cold waters are full of life! During your dives, you may encounter:
- Starfish
- Rockfish and lingcod
- Octopus
- Crabs
- Nudibranchs
- Seals/Sea Lions
- Much much more!
Every dive is different, which makes learning here especially exciting!
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- Nudibranch
Do I need to buy my own gear?
What happens if I’m nervous?
That’s completely normal! Many students feel the same way at first. Our instructors take things step-by-step, ensuring you’re comfortable before moving forward. You’ll never be rushed, and if you find you’re not quite ready to move on, we are happy to work with you to make sure you get the extra time and attention you need.
What Can I do After I’m Certified?
Once you are a certified diver, you can dive anywhere in the world up to 18 metres (60 feet).
Many divers continue on to complete their PADI Advanced course, join us on local or tropical dive trips, or even specialty training.
Meet Our Instructional Team
Our team of passionate PADI Pro’s are ready to introduce you to the underwater world and to help build you into the best diver you can possibly be!
Anthony Luk
Course Director
Nikita Azarenko
Dive Manager
Jessica Broomfield
Instructor
Karine Lapointe
Instructor
Jim Cruickshank
Instructor
Sheena Symchuck
Instructor
Dawn DEM
Instructor
Jordan Michalchuk
Instructor
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