I've only started getting back into diving again this year, which meant that it was time to slowly…read morebegin the process of acquiring my own gear (like most sports things, it's not cheap!) My first visit out to Sea to Sky Scuba came when I arrived at the store one day in search of under layers to help stay warmer in a wetsuit as I am not a fan of being cold. Travis, the owner, was super helpful in helping me find what I need, but is also really cool and has a great sense of humour. As a bonus, his two very cuddly dogs often hang out at the shop. I probably spent at least an hour chatting and trying on stuff, but not once did I feel pressured into buying anything at all. The store is definitely small compared to most of the other dive shops I've been to, but the whole place is very well organized with no clutter at all. Due to the space limitations, stock can be a bit limited in terms of sizes and whatnot, but they are happy to bring anything from a particular brand they carry's catalogue in on special order. With West Van not being my area, it is a bit out of the way, but I definitely have no problem making the trip out just for the service and expertise. I wouldn't mind taking a Scuba course with them if only I lived closer by. They organize free local dives every Sunday where you just pay for gear rental if needed, which sound pretty awesome, though I think I will wait until I get my PADI Advanced Open Water first and the weather warms up a bit.

Great dive shop on the North Shore. The owner and staff are all very friendly and quick to help.read more

As someone who often visits a handful of shops around Vancouver, I can confidently say that IDC is…read more- without a doubt - one of the best run shops in town thanks to Royse's decades of experience in the business. Their shop is extremely well-kept, clean, inviting, and always well-stocked full of both common recreational gear as well as an awesome selection of advanced/tech gear. It's been just over a decade since I was certified through IDC and to this day, they've been my primary go-to shop for new gear (because you can just never stop buying dive gear), and they'll continue to be my primary go-to recommendation for years to come for anyone looking to get their Open Water certification and beyond. If you're considering giving scuba diving a shot (even if its for an upcoming trip to warmer waters), seriously, give IDC a call and you'll be glad you went through a professional local shop that does a thorough job in tougher cold water conditions to get you prepared for anything!

Hard to find Tribolube-71. IDC had it in stock and shipped within 2 hours. Can't do better than…read morethat. Thanks

Instructors for the dive lessons were good, but the retail staff in the store were not helpful,…read moresold me the wrong product, and didn't really know what they were doing.

Super friendly and chill dive shop. I haven't dove in close to 10 years so went in and talked to…read morethem about refresher courses, good options there. Also talked to Phillip regarding free diving who is a great wealth of information on this topic.

Had a terrific day paddling and swimming near seals. beautiful area and their large boat is…read morecomfortable in any weather

Awesome dive shop! Great crew and boat! What a pleasure to…read morego diving with these folks! It's always nice to see a dive shop able to cater to tech divers as well as the new divers. Let's me know they are watching and know what divers need when they teach to the pro level of divers. Up visiting for the weekend and we're looking forward to some BC diving. We were looked after from the moment we booked till we stepped off the boat. They had steel 100's which is what I have and that made diving with their tanks seem less with what I was use to. Even better they have fills available On the boat, so you only need to pop off your 1st stage and let the fill begin!! We enjoyed a dive in the Annapolis! What a great dive sight. Looking forward to coming back already. Thanks Sea Dragon! See you all next time!

In short: Professional and Awesome. Thank you so much to the whole staff, especially Inge and Jim…read morefor their dive instruction. The longer version: I had to do my PADI cert twice due to administration issues overseas. Comparing my previous experience to Dive Locker, the Dive Locker is way more helpful and professional. They guide you through every step of the process, and it feels like a well-oiled machine. I can't imagine a better way to get your cert (even though the ocean here is really cold). By the end of the program, even students that were struggling had a strong grasp on how to dive. There's no judgement at all. I didn't think I'd enjoy coldwater diving as much as I did, but on my final dive I got to see things underwater I never knew existed here; Giant anemones, massive star fish and tons of cool fish. If you can get through the training and stand the cold, it's definitely worth getting your cert with Dive Locker.

I did business with Vancouver Diving. The service was excellent. I have sent several emails…read morerequesting information. Paul and Riley responded quickly and were patient with me. I recommand it.

I'm not a diver so this review doesn't speak to any of the diving courses or scuba specific gear…read morelike tanks. When it comes to general water sports equipment, like wetsuits, they have an ok selection and can have good prices when things are on sale. They seem pricy when things aren't on sale, so I'm not sure I'd buy much here unless it was on sale, but it's nice to have a local shop where you can try on gear and sometimes get a good deal.

The nicest staff ever! I don't have enough good things to say about them! They were very helpful,…read morekind, and had lots of stock for everything I was looking for. Please support this business if you are able to you will not regret it!

Came in for freediving wet suit and equipment. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. Explained…read morehow to properly care for the equipment. Took time to assist in trying on sizes in the trial suits to find the proper fit (stick to the smaller size, if you are in between or unsure). Overall, great experience and good products.

We had an amazing welcome in the store. My husband an I were looking for different wetsuits and new…read morespearguns. The staff was very professional, dynamic and know their products! We found everything we needed. Will come back.

I love it here! The staff and experience I get everytime I visit Vancouver Water Adventures is a…read more10/10. Staff are knowledgeable and fun with safety being the number one priority, then their customers having a great time. My husband and I went on their City and Seals boat tour and it's awesome that they run through the winter months. They have suits that keep you warm and are life jackets too. I am looking forward to visiting this summer to jet ski and hopefully get out on the paddle board as well. I recommend trying all you can here!

I cancelled my paddle board storage with VWA, by email and phone, before their April 1 renewal…read more They went ahead and billed me for another year anyway. Over 400.00! They are not responding to my emails or phone calls. Disappointing after having rented board storage from the past 4 years.