Olivia's Reef Dive Adventures
Dive Center

Olivia's Reef Dive Adventures

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About This Program

A Vancouver-based dive center integrating citizen science, rockfish and lingcod surveys, and mentorship-focused Divemaster training in cold Pacific waters.

Citizen ScienceMarine ResearchCommunity EngagementEducation Practical

Purpose Activities

A mentorship-centered Divemaster course designed for the unique conditions of British Columbia. Candidates join, shadow, and even lead dives—including participation in local citizen science like Rockfish Counts and Lingcod Egg Mass Surveys—building both dive leadership and conservation skills. If you aren't fully qualified yet, you can still sign up for it - we'll help find the right training pathway for your current skills.

Divers with Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications, minimum 40 logged dives, age 18+.
Required: Open Water certification
Required: Rescue Diver certification
Required: 18 years old
Required: 40 logged dives
Equipment provided: Tanks, Weights, Air Fills

Includes e-learning, crew pack, multiple adventure dives (boat, weekend, snorkel), and all necessary tanks and weights. Candidates get hands-on involvement with conservation surveys.

How to Join:

Confirm your spot directly with the Training Team.

  1. Click 'Check Availability' to open the request form.
  2. Select your preferred start date and current certification.
  3. Submit your request directly to the Course Director.
  4. Receive confirmation of your spot and final price.

Additional Offerings

Fun Diving

Guided dives span Vancouver local sites, plus organized boat trips and weekend adventures to nearby destinations like Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast, Hornby Island, and more.

Training Courses

Covers all levels—from Try Scuba, Open Water, and specialties like Drysuit, up to Divemaster—with skills sessions in different pools and ocean sites throughout the region.

Accommodation

No on-site accommodation, but multi-day adventures often include assistance with local recommendations or bundled getaway options.