Wilson Diving Corp. - Pacific Northwest

The team at Wilson Diving Corp. in the Pacific Northwest are the real deal, no frills, just solid diving in seriously cold water. These are the folks you want to learn with if you’re planning on diving anywhere outside the tropics. Their PADI courses, all the way up to technical diver, are run by instructors who understand the demands of drysuit diving in low visibility and often strong currents. We love them for their grounded approach. You won't find any over-the-top promises, just honest training that prepares you for the conditions you'll actually encounter here. Expect serious thermal protection talks, discussions about current direction, and a focus on buoyancy that will make you a much better diver no matter where you end up. We’d suggest anyone looking to properly master drysuit skills, or even just get comfortable with colder water, should absolutely consider learning here. It's a great place to build foundational skills that translate globally.

Location
Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
Coordinates
48.445970, -123.467450
Phone
+1 250-478-4488
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.wilsondiving.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:4491]
Address
1790 Island Highway, #111, Victoria British Columbia V9B 1H8, Canada

Diving Capabilities - Wilson Diving Corp.

  • Technical Diving

Dive Sites Near Wilson Diving Corp.

Wilson Diving Corp. provides access to 15 dive sites in Pacific Northwest.

Other Dive Centres in Pacific Northwest

Best Time to Dive in Pacific Northwest

The warmest water temperatures in Pacific Northwest occur in August, averaging 16.5°C (up to 15.6°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 6.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 7.1°C (air: 6.3°C)
  • February: 6.9°C (air: 4.5°C)
  • March: 7.7°C (air: 6.6°C)
  • April: 9.5°C (air: 8.7°C)
  • May: 12.0°C (air: 11.7°C)
  • June: 14.0°C (air: 13.7°C)
  • July: 15.7°C (air: 14.9°C)
  • August: 16.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • September: 14.3°C (air: 14.0°C)
  • October: 11.4°C (air: 10.5°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 7.4°C)
  • December: 7.7°C (air: 5.5°C)

Marine Life in Pacific Northwest

Home to 38 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 7 crabs & lobsters, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Pacific Northwest

Based on average water temperature of 11.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 11°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories