Capital City Scuba - Manitoba & Prairie Lakes
The team at Capital City Scuba are our go-to in Manitoba for getting new divers underwater and keeping experienced ones sharp. We love their practical approach; it’s all about getting comfortable and capable in the water, which is essential when diving the often-chilly, silty lakes of the prairies. They specialise in SSI, which we find is a really solid system for building confidence, especially for those just starting out. Our favourite thing about Capital City is their local knowledge. They don't just teach you to dive; they teach you to dive *here*. We’d suggest anyone looking to explore the province’s surprisingly diverse lake sites, from the wrecks of Lake Winnipeg to the limestone caves of the Whiteshell, starts their journey with these folks. They’ll get you prepped for cooler water, lower visibility, and the unique challenges and rewards of freshwater diving. Their courses range from Open Water right through to leadership, so whether you’re just curious or ready to lead trips, they’ve got a path for you.
- Location
- Manitoba & Prairie Lakes, Canada, North America
- Coordinates
- 42.747555, -84.545580
- Phone
- +1 517 853 9500
- Website
- https://www.capitalcityscuba.com/
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Beginning Scuba Certification, Advanced, Specialty, Leadership, Refresher
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- 515, East César E. Chávez Avenue
Dive Sites Near Capital City Scuba
Capital City Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Manitoba & Prairie Lakes.
- Alexander Reef (reef)
- Bow
- Dixon Reef (reef)
- Edmund Fitzgerald (wreck)
- Griffon Reef (reef)
- Jenny Lynn - 1.3m (wreck)
- Lake Wolsley
- Leonard Reef (reef)
- McAllister Reef (reef)
- Midship
- Nanton Reef (reef)
- Overturned Stern
- Panther (Wrack) (wreck)
- Shenick Reef (reef)
- Whitestone Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Manitoba & Prairie Lakes
Marine Life in Manitoba & Prairie Lakes
Home to 30 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 1 other, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.
Notable Marine Life
- Rainbow Smelt (Osmerus mordax) - Reef Fish
- Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) - Reef Fish
- Nine-spined Stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) - Reef Fish
- Cisco (Coregonus artedi) - Reef Fish
- Lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) - Reef Fish
- burbot (Lota lota) - Reef Fish
- sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
- Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdii) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) - Reef Fish