Albert Head Lagoon is another wonderful no-current dive for searching out crabs and skates.  This site is really off the beaten path, so bring everything you need for a comfortable day.

From  Victoria Harbor, take the Trans-Canada Highway (1) to the North.  In 9km go South on Highway 14 (Old Island Highway).  In 4.5km turn left on Metchosin Road and travel for 3.6km until you reach Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park.

Albert Head Lagoon

Great first dive. Really easy parking and entry to the water, with no current. The dive is shallow (< 30') to the rock islands on the right.  Some interesting life and dive features. Avoid the kelp beds behind the rocks.

#2 - Albert Head Lagoon

Ogden Breakwater is a marine preserve with features created just for divers.  A very easy entry marks the start of a diving 'scavenger hunt' for the sunken plaques that line the break water.  Each plaque contains information about the area and marine life you'll encounter.

From the inner harbor of Victoria, drive South 1.5km to the end of Government Road, and turn right on Dallas for 1km.

Ogden Breakwater

Dove the second and third flag.  Access is the only problem as you have to carry everything for 200-400 yards on a breakwater not made for pedestrians.  Push your gear on wheels if you are going to the far end.   The dive itself is stellar - with anenomies, nidibranches, chitons, ling cod, and rockfish. Saw a 3' sunstar that had eaten a basketball!  Well worthwhile for beginner / intermediate divers.

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