Britannia Beach Dock

Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Britannia Beach Dock is the site of the old Customs House of years gone by. The area has a lot of history due to the large copper processing plant just across the street, which makes the waters perfect for treasure hunters. While off-gassing, you may want to take a tour of the mine!

Directions: Heading North from Horseshoe Bay, after about 32km you'll see a large mining facility to the right, and the railroad crossing below to the left.

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12/06/2004 Shane Hayes (Avg: 2.31 Review) - Dove this site and found it to be very challenging. The bottom drops off sharply and continues to over three hundred fathoms. Lots of silt run off from local streams so vis is sketchy on the North side of the dive. Some interesting tid bits of history to be found for the patient diver. Little life but still a very good dive for advanced and technical divers. Large bone bed (from ships dumping kitchen waste during the early 1900's). I Highly recommend this dive to technical divers looking for a local challenge!

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: VA1501
N49°37.3695'
W123°12.3389'

With the Old Customs House in the background, drive over these tracks and then take a sharp right.

Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: VA1502
N49°37.3695'
W123°12.3389'

Drive beyond the white building, and then take a sharp left into the Britannia Beach Community Dock.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: VA1503
N49°37.4490'
W123°12.4327'

Ample parking for you and your buddy.

Overview

The exploration area is that wreck-of-a-dock on the point. Carry your dive flag to alert the boaters of your presence.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: VA1505
N49°37.4344'
W123°12.4596'

To the left of the parking, you'll find the remnants of an old concrete boat ramp. Carefully climb down, and it will be easy going from there!

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for Britannia Beach Dock (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	5.00
Bottom Conditions:	3.00
Reef Conditions:	1.00
Animal Life:	1.00
Plant Life:	1.00
Facilities:	1.00
Solitude:	5.00
Roads:	5.00
*Site Average:	2.31

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	1.00
Beginner Scuba:	1.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.00
Advanced Scuba:	5.00
Night diving Scuba:	2.00

Number of reviews for this site: 1

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Britannia Beach Dock

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Vancouver, BC
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