1 All-inclusive pricing & no hidden costs. IDC will provide you with all the equipment you need to complete your Open Water Certification. We also transport your equipment to and from your pool training so that you can relax.
2 Flexible Scheduling. We offer a highly flexible schedule and do our best to accommodate other commitments that you may have! Choose dates that work for you - and progress at your own pace.
3 Professional Instruction. IDC offers the most highly trained staff and is currently the only PADI 5 Star facility in Canada that employs two Course Directors - the highest instructional scuba diving rating in the world.
4 Impeccable Safety Record. At IDC, we take diver safety very seriously. Proud to offer our students an impeccable safety record, we are confident that the divers we train are equipped to handle themselves well in the aquatic environment. Our commitment to excellence and adherence to training standards means that our students are always in good hands.
5 Knowledge & Experience. IDC offers on-staff professionals with degrees in Education, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology and Environmental Sciences who contribute to a stimulating and rewarding diving program. In addition, The IDC team has been teaching people how to dive, leading dive excursions and helping our clients meet their diving and equipment needs for decades.
6 FUN! We love diving. Every week and weekend of the year, we are either out diving, barbequing, having a fun day or weekend boat trip or just spending time with like-minded people who enjoy having a good time.
7 Extensive Range of Courses. IDC offers more levels and types of recreational, professional and technical diving courses than any other facility in Canada. Wherever your interests may lie - we are dedicated to helping you pursue them.
8 Personal Attention. We understand that everyone learns at their own pace and we are committed to creating a comfortable learning environment for each of our students. For those that are at home in the water - there is no limit to the excitement that we can show you. For those who take some time to adjust to the aquatic environment - we are equally committed to taking whatever time is necessary to help students master skills and learn to feel at ease in the underwater world. Whomever you may be, we are thrilled to have you join us!
9 International Experience. Our Instructional and store staff have lived and worked in almost every corner of the world obtaining years of experience in numerous cold and warm water environments. This experience is brought in to the classroom as we prepare students for diving in many global environments.
10 Leading Edge Equipment. Our rental department is stocked with high-quality and well-maintained equipment for your use during training and rental upon completion of your certification.