Courses

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Bubblemaker The Bubblemaker program allows children aged 8 to 9 to blow bubbles and experience scuba diving in a confined environment (waters in 2 meter / 6 feet or shallower). Great for pool parties! Has your child/children already done Bubblemaker? Ask us about completing AquaMissions as part of the PADI SEAL Team program! ...

Discover Scuba Diving Want to give scuba diving a try, but not ready to take the plunge for a full certification? If you want to know what it is like to breathe underwater, then the Discover Scuba Diving workshop will give you a taster of what it is like to go scuba diving. We will teach you how to use scuba equipment and show you what it i...

Open Water Diver

Full Open Water Course Ready to explore what’s in our backyard? We run courses regularly throughout the summer.  Sign up here or contact us to book your spot if you’re ready to take the plunge today! Step # 1 - Pick your Classroom and Pool dates for the first section of the Open Water Course and sign up for the co...

Open Water Referral Want to complete your scuba training in paradise? Save time on your vacation by completing the theory and pool training components here in Canada before heading down to warm tropical waters to finish your certification! Contact us and reserve your seat today! ​In-season & scheduled group sessions: $550 + HS...

Advanced Open Water Ready to take the next step in your dive education? ​The PADI Advanced Open Water Course builds on the skills you have learned in your Open Water course and is the first step towards mastering your scuba diving skills and extending your limits. The course consists of 5 dives over 2 days.  All courses inclu...

Rescue Diver You’re in the middle of your dive, when, all of a sudden, you turn around and realize that your buddy has disappeared. ​ARE YOU READY? ​Most scuba divers will encounter a problem at some point in their diving. The Rescue Diver course will expand your situational awareness and teach you how to handle a s...

Divemaster / Assistant Instructor

Divemaster Are you ready to “Go Pro”?  The PADI Divemaster course prepares candidates to take a leadership role while conducting scuba diving activities. Divemasters are certified to conduct ReActivate, Discover Local Diving, lead snorkelers, and Discover Scuba Diving as a DSD Leader.  The Dirty Advent...

Assistant Instructor Already a divemaster but not ready to become a full instructor? The Assistant Instructor rating will allow you to independently conduct the Bubblemaker and Seal Team programs, Peak Performance Buoyancy and Coral Reef Conservation specialties, as well as Discover Scuba Diving workshops, if you are not already a DSD L...

Specialties

Popular Specialties

Deep Go deeper. Build your skills. Open up more dive sites. Some of the most exciting dive sites are beyond the limits of your Open Water certification. The PADI Deep Diver Specialty gives you the training and experience to safely and confidently plan and complete recreational dives to depths of up to 40 metres / 130 fee...

Drysuit Extend your dive season and stay warm while you do it! Diving in Canada doesn’t have to end when the water gets cold. The PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty teaches you how to dive comfortably and confidently in a drysuit, opening the door to longer dive seasons, colder-water destinations, and some of the best divin...

Enriched Air (Nitrox) More bottom time. Less nitrogen. More diving. The PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty, commonly known as Nitrox, is one of the most popular PADI specialties — and for good reason. Diving with enriched air containing a higher percentage of oxygen can allow you to enjoy longer no-decompression limits on many di...

Self-Reliant Build independence. Strengthen your skills. Become a more capable diver. The PADI Self-Reliant Diver Specialty is designed for experienced divers who want to develop the skills, discipline and awareness needed to become more self-sufficient underwater. While diving with a buddy remains an important part of recrea...

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Dive Propulsion Vehicle Go farther. See more. And have a whole lot of fun getting there. A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) lets you cover more distance underwater while conserving energy and gas. But using one properly involves more than grabbing a scooter and taking off. The PADI DPV Diver Specialty teaches you how to safely operate and...

Boat Diver Get comfortable diving from boats and make the most of your time on the water. Boat diving gives you access to dive sites you simply can’t reach from shore — and knowing how things work aboard a dive boat makes the entire experience easier. The PADI Boat Diver Specialty introduces you to different typ...

Delayed Surface Marker Buoy Be seen. Be prepared. Know how to send it up properly. A Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) is an important piece of dive equipment — particularly when boat diving, drift diving, making blue-water ascents or surfacing away from your planned exit point. But carrying one and knowing how to deploy it safely are t...

Dive Against Debris Learn how you can contribute by surveying and removing underwater debris and pollution on every dive.

Drift Diver Sometimes the best dive plan is to go with the flow. Drift diving lets the current do the work while you enjoy the ride — but diving in moving water requires its own set of skills and planning. The PADI Drift Diver Specialty teaches you how to comfortably and safely dive in currents while maintaining buddy ...

Emergency Oxygen Provider When something goes wrong, knowing what to do matters. Being able to recognize a diving-related emergency and provide emergency oxygen is an important skill for divers, boat crews and anyone who spends time around the water. The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course teaches you how to recognize illnesses and inju...

Night Diver Your favourite dive site becomes a completely different place after dark. Night diving gives you the chance to see familiar sites from an entirely different perspective. Different creatures emerge, your focus narrows to what’s illuminated by your light, and even a site you’ve dived dozens of times can fe...

Peak Performance Buoyancy Better buoyancy makes everything about diving better. Want to use less air, improve your trim, move more efficiently and stop fighting to stay exactly where you want to be underwater? PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy is all about fine-tuning one of the most important skills a diver can have. This isn’t just f...

Search & Recovery Lost something underwater? Learn how to find it — and get it back to the surface. The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty combines navigation, problem-solving, search patterns, knots and lift-bag skills into one hands-on course. You’ll complete four training dives and learn how to approach underw...

Underwater Navigation Know where you’re going — and how to get back. Good underwater navigation means more time enjoying your dive and less time wondering where you are or surfacing somewhere you didn’t intend to be. The PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty builds on the navigation skills you learned during your Open ...

Wreck Diver There’s a lot of history beneath the surface. Learn how to explore it. Wrecks are some of the most fascinating places you can dive — and here in the Great Lakes, we’re lucky enough to have some incredible ones practically in our backyard. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty teaches you how to safely ...

EFR (CPR + First Aid) Know how to respond to emergencies – just in case. Statistics show you’re more likely to give first aid to someone you know than a stranger. When minutes count, don’t be helpless. Learn how to give the necessary aid before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive. You could potentially be the differ...

Skills Refresher Our 1 hour Skills Refresher is the engaging, efficient way to refresh your dive knowledge and scuba skills during our scheduled pool nights.  Open to divers that have 6months-1 year without a dive. Focussing on: Gear Assembly & Dissassembly Mask Clearing Bouyancy We prioritze&nbs...

Full Open Water Course -Checkout Dives Choose the dates for your checkout dives to complete your Open Water certification; Time commitment: 4 dives over a 2 day period Must complete Part A before your check out dives. 

Advanced Open Water (Day 2)

ReActivate ReActivate This flexible course lets you review essential dive theory at your own pace, followed by a guided in-water session with one of our experienced instructors. You’ll revisit key skills so you can feel comfortable, capable, and in control again.

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