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OPEN WATER COURSE
Evening
- 5 Evenings of Class & Pool
- 1 Weekend Ocean Dives
- PADI E-Learning
- Drysuit Training $99.95
$749.95
Save 15% April-May
Tropical Referral: $619.95
Save 15% April-May
Open Water Evening Course
If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver Course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course.
You will complete 5 Evenings of Class/Pool, and one weekend of ocean dives! The 5 Evenings need to be done in order, but you are free to attend them as your schedule sees fit, and the ocean dives are held every weekend all year round!
You have the flexibility to create your own schedule, you have 1 year to complete your course once you start it.
Choose your start date first, and book the rest of your modules now or later.
Course Schedule:
Create Your Own Schedule
​ Complete Evenings 1 – 5 (in order), then you can pick your drysuit training evening, followed by a weekend to complete your ocean dives.
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.
Want to Add Drysuit Training?
Most divers will dive in a drysuit year-round, but it is required if you are planning on completing your ocean dives between October – June.
We offer two different options for drysuit training:
Drysuit Upgrade
Your Drysuit Upgrade Includes:
$
99
95
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Evening Drysuit Pool Training Session
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Drysuit Rental for Ocean Dives
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Ability to Rent a Drysuit from the Diving Locker
Drysuit Specialty
Your Drysuit Specialty Includes:
$
399
95
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Evening Drysuit Pool Training Session​
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Drysuit Rental for Ocean Dives
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Ability to Rent a Drysuit from Any Dive Shop
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1 Additional Day of Diving (2 Dives)
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Drysuit Certification
PADI Open Water Evening Course
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Evenings: Tues / Wed / Thurs
$749.95$637.45 -
Weekends: Sat / Sun
$849.95$722.45 -
Daytime: Mon / Tues $ 769.95
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Private Fast Track: 3 Days $1699.95
PADI Open Water Course Evening
Save 15% Off on April & May Evening Courses!
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Return Policy
Shipping Charges for Online Orders
We offer Free Shipping on orders over $200.
Some items are not eligible for free shipping: Used Gear, Sharkskin, Oversize and overweight items (ex. paddleboards, large gear bags, tanks and weights).
For orders not eligible for Free Shipping, please use the "Calculate Shipping" option at checkout after entering your address.
If your order is eligible for Free Shipping and you'd like to have it shipped priority, please add into your order notes and our staff will reach out regarding any additional costs before shipping out your order.
How Will My Order be shipped?
We utilize a variety of courier options including Purolator, Canpar, UPS, ICS and Canada Post. We compare the different companies and choose the most economical option with the quickest time frame. If you have a preference for shipping options, please add it to the comments section at checkout.
Canada Post Strike: Due to the Canada Post strike, we will be using other alternatives when at all possible. If you live in a rural area or have a PO box address, please provide an alternate address is possible. Due to the higher shipping costs of shipping to the Maritimes and Territories there may be additional fees (we will reach out to you if this is the case).
Backordered Items
Does your item appear as backordered? Often this just means we do not have the item in stock at the moment but our supplier does. We place orders weekly from our major brands so often we will see your item within 1-3 weeks. If you need something in a hurry, please contact us before placing your order so we can give you an accurate eta.Â
After placing your order, one of our staff will reach out and let you know when you can expect to receive your order.
How Long Will Delivery Take?
Orders are shipped within 1-2 days of placing your order. If an item is backordered or out of stock, one of our staff will be in touch.
Please note that the estimates below are "Business Days" (Monday-Friday). Please allow 1-2 days for processing/packing your order, especially during the holiday season! Orders placed after 2pm, will ship out the following day. If your order is placed after 2pm on Friday, it will not ship out until Monday.
Delivery time ranges from 2-10 days depending on location. If you need your order by a certain date, please be sure to add it in the order notes at checkout or contact us directly. We do everything in our power to ensure orders are delivered on time, but due to some circumstances out of our control with shipping companies, we cannot make any guarantees.
Where Can I View My Sales Receipt and Tracking Information?
Your invoice will be automatically sent to your email, please be sure to check your junk mail if you can't find it. If you created an account at checkout, you can click here to view your order history and receipts there as well.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information.
What if I am Not Home when My Package is Delivered?
Due to the higher value of our products, all of our orders are shipped requiring a signature. This ensures that your order will not be left at your doorstep unattended if you are not home. If you need your order shipped without a signature, please put your request in the order notes. Please note that we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen packages if you choose not to have a signature.
Holiday Return Policy
Want to exchange or return an item? Orders placed between December 3rd – December 24th will have until January 7th to complete a return (or 14 days, whichever is longer). We will not be processing returns December 26th – 31st.
To be eligible for a return, all items must be unused and in new condition. Items must also be in their original, unaltered packaging, and include all packing materials, warranty cards, manuals and accessories. We can only refund or exchange products that have not been in contact with water or lubricant.
Returns that fail to meet the above requirements may be refused, or charged a restocking fee at the Diving Locker’s discretion.
Refunds: Refunds will be made with the original payment method. If your original order included Free Shipping and your return causes your order to fall below the Free Shipping minimum, a shipping charge will be deducted from your refund.
Exchanges: If you are exchanging an item and your original order included free shipping, we will cover the shipping of the new item to you (one time only).
Return Policy
Want to exchange or return an item? Online orders have a 30Â days return policy (starting from the day your order is delivered). Items purchased in-store have a 7 day return policy.
To be eligible for a return, all items must be unused and in new condition. Items must also be in their original, unaltered packaging, and include all packing materials, warranty cards, manuals and accessories. We can only refund or exchange products that have not been in contact with water or lubricant.
Returns that fail to meet the above requirements may be refused, or charged a restocking fee at the Diving Locker's discretion.
**Freediving Wetsuits - Due to the sensitive nature of open cell neoprene, returned Freediving Wetsuits will be inspected thoroughly for any fingernail tears or holes, a restocking fee may apply for small damages, larger damages may result in a refusal of return.
Refunds: Refunds will be made with the original payment method. If your original order included Free Shipping and your return causes your order to fall below the Free Shipping minimum, a shipping charge will be deducted from your refund.
Exchanges: If you are exchanging an item and your original order included free shipping, we will cover the shipping of the new item to you (one time only).
What Items are Not Eligible for Returns?
- Dive Trips & Dive Courses (Please view our cancellation policy here)
- Gift Cards
- Closeout/Sale Items
- Special/Custom Orders (including drysuits)
- **Prescription Masks can be returned but will be subject to a 10% restocking fee
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Prequisites
- 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's Included?
- All E-Learning, Pool and Ocean training sessions
- All Required Scuba Equipment (Except Mask and Snorkel). Drysuit training is additional (see "Drysuit Training" below)
- PADI Training Material
- 15% Off the Purchase of Your Own Mask, Snorkel, and Fins
- Transportation
- Open Water Certification (Upon successful completion of the course)
Drysuit Training
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.
After Your Course
- 10% Off PADI Advanced Course
- $50 Off Your First Local Safari
- Join us on local dive trips and activities!
Cancellation Policy
Our full cancellation policy can be viewed here
Frequently Asked Questions
You can complete your certification in as little as 3 days, or as long as 1 year. We offer four different options to fit everybody’s schedule!
Evenings: 5 evenings of class/pool and one weekend in the ocean. This option is great for those who work shift-work, or who have a very chaotic schedule. The schedule is incredibly flexible and can be completed in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 1 year.
Weekends: This course takes place over 2 weekends, the first being class/pool and the second weekend is your ocean dives. This option is a faster paced course in a more intimate setting (usually 4 students per class).
Daytime: Similar to the Weekend option, but this will take place over Monday/Tuesday, 2 weeks in a row.
Private Fast Track: This option works well for people who are visiting from out of town, or those who are on a tight time frame. The course is completed privately with an instructor over just three days, one day of class/pool and two days in the ocean.
If you have an appetite for excitement and adventure, odds are you can become an avid PADI scuba diver. You’ll also want to keep in mind these prerequisites:
- Minimum Age: 10 years old (please read important information about kids ages 10-18)
- Complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire
- Swim 200m without stopping
- Float/Tread water for 10 minutes
When you start learning to scuba dive, as a minimum, you’ll want your own Mask and Snorkel
During your PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll be using a variety of equipment including:
- Regulator
- Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
- Dive computer or dive planner
- Scuba tank
- 7mm Wetsuit (June-September only) or Drysuit
- 7mm Neoprene Boots
- 5mm Neoprene Gloves
- 7mm Neoprene Hood
- Weight system.
You may want to consider investing in all your own scuba equipment when you start your course because you’re more comfortable learning to scuba dive using gear that is fitted for you and that you’ve chosen. Having your own scuba diving gear is part of the fun of diving!
Classroom Sessions: All of the classroom sessions take place at The Diving Locker.
Pool Sessions: Most of our pool sessions are held at either UBC Aquatic Center or Lord Bying. We have a pool in Tsawwassen that is sometimes used when the other two are unavailable. Don’t have a vehicle? No problem! We have three passenger vans that will get you everywhere you need to go during your course.
Ocean Dives:Â Typically the first day of your Open Water dives, we will go to Whytecliff Park, which is located in Horseshoe Bay. For the second day we try to go to Porteau Cove (weather dependant) which is closer to Squamish. The morning of your ocean dives, you will meet at the Diving Locker first to check gear, and then we head out to the site together.
We have some of the worlds most beautiful diving, and it’s right on our back door step! Our water is home to some of the most magnificent creatures, and we guarantee you it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before! Once you develop a keen eye for spotting critters, you’ll be amazed at how much diversity we have in our waters. We have everything from tiny nudibranchs and Giant Pacific Octopus, to Stellar Sea Lions! You never know what you are going to see!
Our water temperature ranges from 4°C – 9°C. In the summer months (May-September) it is very comfortable to dive in a wetsuit (7mm John/Jacket), and during winter most people make the transition over to a dry suit. We dive all year round, and the visibility can vary quite a bit depending on the time of year. During the summer months we usually experience run off and plankton/algae blooms which can affect the visibility, so typically the fall-winter months are the best time to dive.
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
LEARN TO DIVE WITH US
WHY CHOOSE US?
DIVING LOCKER
We have been proudly training divers for over 50 years! We run more courses, courses, trips and activities year round than any other dive center in Western Canada.
All of our Dive Courses are taught by a team of friendly and professional PADI Instructors. We take the enjoyment and safety of our divers to the highest level!
FLEXIBLE COURSE SCHEDULES
We know sometimes things come up, and life changes, which is why we offer one of the most flexible Dive Programs around. We will always go the extra mile to make things work for our students. Whether you have a trip coming up, or you have a hectic work schedule, we can make it work!
WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY
The diving community is filled with like-minded individuals who have a passion for adventure, and for diving. When you dive with us, you're not just another face, you're part of the family! We want to get to know you, and do whatever we can to help you become the best diver you can be.
