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Madrona Point and Tyee Cove

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Welcome to a classic Vancouver Island diving adventure! This trip is an intensive, one-day immersion into the world’s best cold-water diving environment. The waters of British Columbia are known for a phenomenon called Polar Gigantism, where invertebrates grow to extraordinary sizes due to the cold, nutrient-rich currents.

This itinerary is specifically designed for the committed cold-water diver, providing access to two of Nanoose Bay’s most famous shore-accessible sites: Madrona Point and Tyee Cove.

The Reward: Giant Marine Life

While tropical diving offers brilliant colours, the Pacific Northwest offers drama, scale, and density of life. Over the two dives, we will be seeking out the region’s signature creatures:

  • Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO): The world’s largest octopus, frequently found in the rocky dens of both sites.
  • Wolf Eels: The charismatic, large, snake-like fish that often live in monogamous pairs within crevices. Tyee Cove is home to the famous resident, “Grandpa.”
  • Vibrant Invertebrates: Expect to see dense carpets of White Plumose Anemones, Sponges and countless Nudibranchs.
  • Sea lions: Encounter some playful sea lions during your dive at Madrona or Tyee Cove
TimeEventDive Focus & High-Level Plan
6:45 AM Meet at Dive StoreGear check-out (25% rental discount!) and load up for the journey.
8:35 AM Ferry OutboundCrossing from Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay).
10:45 AM Dive 1: Madrona PointShore dive entry. Explore “The Maze” and the main wall (up to $\sim 95$ ft). Search for Wolf Eels and Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO).
1:00 PM Surface IntervalHot drinks, lunch, and detailed planning for the second, demanding dive.
2:00 PM Dive 2: Tyee CoveShore dive entry. Explore the two walls and sandy chute. Another great opportunity to find the famous Wolf Eel and GPO.
4:00 PM Pack Up & DriveDe-kitting, securing gear, and driving back to the Nanaimo ferry terminal.
6:20 PM Ferry InboundRelaxed crossing back to the mainland.8:45 PMArrive at StoreUnload gear and complete the trip.
  • Certification: Advanced Certified Divers ONLY.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 Cold Water Dives logged.

 

 

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