Whytecliff Park is the premier dive spot for divers of all capabilities.  You can find dive classes exploring the inner cove, and advanced divers venturing further out toward the Queen Charlotte Channel.  All the classic sea life of this area can be found within an afternoon of touring the slopes and walls.  For the non-divers, food and restrooms are found close the parking area.

The original name was White Cliff City. In 1914, Colonel Albert Whyte pressed for the spelling change from White Cliff City to Whytecliff.

The park is currently home to more than 200 marine animal species and is the first Marine Protected Area in Canada. Sea lions can be seen sunbathing on the beach during summer.

Whytecliff park is located near West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay Neighbourhood. To get there, take Marine Drive west from the Lions Gate Bridge past light house park to Horseshoe Bay and then continue on to 7100 Block Marine Drive.

2014 Note from Chanel MacKay: I am the current operator of the concession at Whytecliff Park and am in the process of reducing my hours of operation for the fall and winter 2014.  I thought I would reach out to you to see if there would be any interest in my staying open for coffees, soups, and sandwiches over the park's off season.  I know from speaking to divers this summer that the fall and winter are generally better for diving at Whytecliff.  Would a hot drink and snack be appreciated by your divers or do they prefer to take off once out of the water and head somewhere warm to shower and dry off properly?  Any feedback you could offer would be greatly appreciated as this is my first year in operation and I would like to make sure I'm meeting the needs of park guests. Please email me at foxfoodsvancouver *at* gmail*dot*com.  Thank you!!

From the Copper Cove dive site turn right onto Marine Drive.  In a short distance you'll see the entrance to Whyte Cliff Park.

Whytecliff Park

Easy access to water down some stairs or a ramp for wheel chairs. Good site with showers but they are closed in the winter. Water is between 40 & 50F, and year-round visibility is best in fall and winter about 40 feet. There are two dive areas in the bay which are good for beginners, and the cut which is for advanced divers. You really have to look but there is lots to see. Lots of students in the center of the bay, but you have to start somewhere

#2 - Whytecliff Park

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

Easy relaxing dive, small island off to left drops down to about 60 feet and is covered in shrimp to wall seem to move. Rock fish can be seen feeding on shrimp when illuminated with your dive light. Watch for boat traffic. Water temp 50 degF.

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