About International Diving Centre

After 26 wonderful years at our legacy location, we have moved! Our premier Vancouver dive shop is located in vibrant Kitsilano 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. for easy equipment loading and drop-offs.

International Diving Centre Storefront on West Broadway Vancouver

Our Storefront at 2865 W Broadway

International Diving Centre Free Rear Parking Area

Free Customer Parking Lot Off the Rear Alley

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.

Centrally located in Kitsilano, our facility is 5 to 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 10 minutes from the UBC campus. We are easily accessible on major transit routes (buses 14 and 9) and the 99 B-Line along Broadway, just a short walk west of MacDonald St.

Our Premier Vancouver Dive Facility

Scuba Gear and Wetsuits Inventory at IDC Vancouver

Wetsuits & Drysuits ,Cold-Water Gear Selection

TUSA Fins and BCDs Display

Full Retail Showroom & Accessories

Suunto and Garmin Dive Computer Counter

Dive Computer & Regulator Showcase

In-House Air, Nitrox and Mixed Gas Filling Station

In-House Air, Nitrox & Mixed Gas Fill Station

Operating as a premier dive and service facility for over 30 years, International Diving Centre remains dedicated to educating our clients in the safest, most enjoyable way possible.

Top Highlights of Our Vancouver Dive Shop:

  • Free Rear Parking: Dedicated parking behind the shop for seamless equipment loading.
  • Expert Staff: Friendly, highly professional in-store team and instructional staff including an on-site PADI Course Director.
  • Robust Inventory: Large selection of scuba, snorkeling, freediving, and swimming gear from top brands.
  • Mixed Gas Blending: In-house Air, Nitrox, and Trimix fills for technical diving profiles.
  • Authorized Equipment Servicing: Meticulous, efficient in-house regulator and drysuit repairs on major scuba brands.
  • Fast Delivery: Short turnaround times for specialty and custom-ordered dive gear.

Visit Us in Kitsilano

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Premium Scuba Equipment Rentals:
Our rental fleet is meticulously maintained, contemporary, and identical to the high-quality gear used in our instructional PADI courses. 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 team will gladly help you choose, assemble, and custom-fit your new rig. We also encourage divers investing in new hardware to join us on our organized store fun dives to test gear with professionals nearby.

Reliable Shipping From Coast to Coast:
If you live outside the Lower Mainland, we ship across Canada and to international destinations! Free shipping is available on qualifying orders over $200 CAD.

Join Our Professional Dive Team:
International Diving Centre is actively looking for experienced PADI Instructors with retail experience to join our team! Click here to submit your CV/Resume directly to us.

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