April Point

Great current, wall dive. Lots of fish, Sea pens, Anemones, Nudibranch, Puget Sound King Crab, Octopus .... the list goes on. You may even be visited by Pacific White sided dolphins, Porpoises (Dall's and Harbour) or Orca's. Better vis during the fall,winter (100 ft plus) but can be done in the summer( vis 15 to 25 ft)during the algae bloom. Nothing quite like being at 70 to 80 ft with a wall on one side and the current carrying you along as if you are flying. Be aware that this is in the Campbell River area and the current and or exchange can be drastic in nature. Go with an experienced guide or Dive charter to ensure that you are going in at the proper time. There is the possibility that the currents can take you deeper then anticipated and that's why I recommend AOW experience. There's lots to see above 60 feet but you should have experience with drift,deep, and wall diving. Boat dive off of April Point Lodge, Quadra Island. Not for first time divers as you must know when to put in for a dive with current. Go with a reputable Dive charter or knowledgable locals. Should use a depth finder to locate pinnicle off shore from the lodge, go in at 20 feet and follow on out side moving southeast.