Diving Locker Blog
Education

Build Your Dry Glove System

If you dive in cold water, you already know the problem: once your hands get cold, your dive is basically over. A proper drysuit glove system solves this by keeping your hands completely dry and insulated—even in near-freezing conditions.

This guide will walk you through exactly how to put together

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17 April 2026
Education

Supporting Canadian Dive Brands: Spotlight on Shearwater Research

In a time where tariffs are looming, and dive gear is often imported from overseas, it’s more important than ever to support Canadian-based dive brands. With fluctuating exchange rates and tariffs on US-manufactured dive equipment,we love making the choice to purchase from Canadian companies like Shearwater Research. By doing so,

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24 April 2025
Blog

Sea Lions: The Playful Giants of Our Backyard

Does your diving bucket list include getting up close with large marine creatures? Many divers dream of manta rays in Indonesia, humpback whales in Moorea, or tiger sharks in the Bahamas. But did you know that you don’t need to travel across the world for an encounter with one of

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5 March 2025
Blog

Escape to Fiji with the Diving Locker: October 2025

The visibility might be great over the winter months, but West Coast rain can certainly have us dreaming of trading in drysuits for warmer temperatures! This year, the Diving Locker is thrilled to expand our winter dive destinations with an unforgettable trip to Fiji—the soft coral capital of the world!

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5 March 2025
Blog

Explore the Bahamas on a Liveaboard

The Bahamas, particularly the Exuma Cays, is home to some of the most diverse and vibrant marine life in the world. You’ll encounter schools of fish, eels, octopi, lobsters, crabs, and possibly five of the seven species of sea turtles found in the Bahamas. If pelagic marine life is your

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10 October 2024
Blog

Celebrating Women Who Dive

Diving isn’t an easy sport and historically, being a female in the diving industry hasn’t always been easy either!

Despite the challenges they’ve faced throughout its history, numerous women have made significant contributions, broken barriers and set new standards within the diving industry.

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28 August 2024
Education

Beginners Guide: Diving Local in Vancouver

Now that you’ve taken the “giant stride” into the world of diving, you might be wondering whether to start diving locally here in Vancouver. We’ll give you insight on how to make the best out of our local waters here and around Vancouver.

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11 June 2024
Diving Stories

Diver Spotlight – Meet Roman

Meet Roman, a new graduate of our PADI Divemaster (DM) program, read as he shares insights into his journey with us and his experiences from the DM program. As a dive shop that has been training divers for over 50 years, there is nothing more special to us than …

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24 April 2024
Blog

Vacation Plans? Let’s Get You Packed!

Planning a Tropical Getaway? Here’s everything you need to know about packing for your next dive trip.

If you’re like us, no destination trip gets planned without diving in mind. Before you jet off to diver’s paradise, it’s crucial to pack wisely, especially when it comes to dive gear.

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7 March 2024
Education

Discover Technical Diving

Do you aspire to extend your diving skills and explore beyond the bounds of recreational diving? Technical diving might be the perfect route for you! For those ready to embrace a new challenge, the PADI Tec courses at the Diving Locker offer an exciting pathway to extend your diving capabilities

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7 February 2024
Dive Gear

Drysuits 101

With diving conditions approaching their peak this winter season, having the right type of drysuit is integral. But when there are so many drysuits on the market, how do you know which one is going to best suit your needs? Here’s a breakdown on the top drysuits including their pros

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31 October 2023
Dive Gear

Uplevel Your Dive Kit In Time For the Winter Season

In order to truly enjoy this winter wonderland beneath the waves, you must be equipped with the right gear. Whether you’re a new diver looking to elevate your experience or you’re diving veteran looking to upgrade your existing setup, we’ve put together some essential items to add to your gear

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23 August 2023
Education

Turn Your Passion into Your Career

Life is too short to be stuck in a job that doesn’t light a fire within you. Take the leap and start the journey towards a more fulfilling career path. If you have a love for the ocean and a passion for helping others, a career in diving could .

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3 June 2023
Divers Gear Guide

How to Choose a BCD

With all of the BCD options in the market right now, you might be wondering how to choose a BCD? Do you want something that can be used for both coldwater and warm water diving? We’re here to help guide you on what to look for in a BCD, how

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5 May 2023

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