About International Diving Centre
After 26 wonderful years at our legacy location, we have moved! Our premier Vancouver dive shop is now located at 2865 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6. We feature a dedicated parking area with plenty of free parking in the rear off the alley between MacDonald St. and Bayswater St.
International Diving Centre takes pride in professionalism and quality service in every aspect of our business. Our primary mission is to develop and serve happy, competent, and safe divers. We truly believe that British Columbia has some of the absolute best open-water diving in the world, and we are passionate about sharing this incredible underwater environment with new and experienced divers alike.
Our shop is centrally located in Vancouver proper, nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Kitsilano. Our facility is approximately 5 to 10 minutes from the downtown core and about 10 minutes from the main campus of UBC. We are easily accessible on major transit routes (bus 14 and 9), including the 99B-Line that runs right along the Broadway corridor. You can find us just a very short walk west of MacDonald St.
Operating as a premier dive and service facility for over 30 years, International Diving Centre remains incredibly passionate about diving and educating our clients in the safest, most enjoyable way possible.
Top Highlights of our Vancouver Dive Shop:
- A friendly, highly professional in-store staff and instructional team.
- A diverse, robustly stocked retail inventory serving water sports lovers nationwide.
- Typically short wait times for specialty and custom-order items.
- An elite professional dive staff—including an on-site PADI Course Director—to offer a broad variety of courses and answer advanced technical questions.
- Mixed gas blending for all your technical diving profiles; our facility fills it all in-house.
- Meticulous, efficient, and fully authorized in-house gear servicing on most major scuba brands.
- Established local networks for complex repairs and specialty maintenance.
Explore More™ at International Diving Centre
International Diving Centre is not just another retail store. We are here to make both your local cold-water exploration and your foreign tropical diving experiences as enjoyable and safe as possible.
Premium Scuba Equipment Rentals:
Our rental fleet is meticulously maintained, contemporary, and identical to the high-quality gear used in our instructional PADI courses. We firmly believe in providing functional equipment optimized for our local environment. View our dedicated scuba rental page for full details regarding gear package availability, configurations, and pricing parameters.
Shop Scuba, Snorkeling & Watersport Gear Across Canada:
We stock a wide variety of scuba and snorkeling equipment for sale in our retail showroom. Our experienced staff are always happy to consult with divers, snorkelers, or family members purchasing gifts to find the exact equipment for individual diving needs and aspirations. Whether you are a novice or a professional, looking for your first mask or purchasing a technical technical backplate setup, we have the gear for you. Our team will gladly help you choose, assemble, and custom-fit your new rig.
We highly encourage those investing in major pieces of scuba hardware to join us on our local organized fun dives to gain familiarity with their new gear while helpful professionals are nearby to ensure seamless integration.
Reliable Shipping From Coast to Coast:
If you are interested in making a retail purchase but live outside the Lower Mainland, we ship to all of Canada as well as many international destinations! Our e-commerce pages are full-service, and our toll-free number connects you directly to our team if you have any technical questions. Please review our full shipping details policy for comprehensive terms.
Join Our Professional Dive Team:
International Diving Centre is actively looking for new members to join our professional team! Applicants must hold Canadian citizenship or a valid Permanent Resident (PR) work visa. You must be an actively renewed PADI Instructor with solid retail experience. Please click here to send your CV/Resume directly to us.
