Whiskey Cove Lane is one of those spots used by the locals for a relaxing dive of exploration.  The rocky walls of the cove and the small island make perfect hiding places for sea life.

From South of Vancouver's Second Narrows Bridge, head East on 7A for about 14km, parallel the Burrard Inlet.  Wrap around Port Moody by taking a left on Ioco Road.  In 4.5km, take a right on 1st Ave, and in 0.7km turn left on Bedwell Bay Road for another 5km.  Then after making a right on Belcarra Bay Road, watch for the parking area below in another 0.7km.

Whiskey Cove Lane

A very nice relaxing dive, largely on the wall to the left (looking from the cove).  It's very shallow (4 ft) between the large rock and the mainland, so stick outside the rock.  A fair bit of life on the wall, with Dungeness crabs and a young wolf eel.  Visibility was pretty poor, but it was the spring and overcast.  A nice site overall.

#2 - Whiskey Cove Lane

Copper Cove is a scenic location, both above and below the water.  Located in a quiet residential area, please strive to be unobtrusive.

Located due West of the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, the following is a minor detour through the scenic Horseshoe Bay.  Take the Upper Levels Highway (1) to Horseshoe Bay.  Do not get into the ferry lines, but head down to the water, and turn left on Bay Street. Beautiful, eh?!  In 0.3km turn left on Nelson Ave. In 0.5km turn right on Marine Ave.  Wind your way down 0.6km to the intersection below.

Copper Cove

A nice site for a shore dive or two.  Snorkel way out off the point to the left for a bit of a wall with some good life on it.  Do the same off the cliff to the left for a few big cloud sponges, a shy octopus, and a few sections of wall.  The bay is shallow and sandy, so it's worth swimming out on the surface.

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