Saanich Inlet Dive Sites

Dive Sites

  • Diving in and around the Saanich Inlet offers a unique diving experience. 
  • Meet the friendly local giant pacific octopus, wolf eel, or rare six-gill shark. 
  • Discover the rare glass sponge colony at Senanus Island, a spectacular sea mountain. 

Explore the Emerald Sea, whether you are a novice or a professional to the underwater world, you won’t believe your eyes! The fourteen dive sites we've selected for the map give an introduction to the diversity and variety of underwater experiences that lie a short boat ride from our home base. From the shallow depths and calm waters of the Head of Saanich Inlet to the more challenging depths and tricky currents of some of the other sites, our dive sites will excite, challenge and delight you whatever your skill level.