Lions Bay

Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Lions Bay offers an easy access dive for those interested in seeking out smaller creatures to observe. Shallow and rocky, you'll have plenty of time to explore. A dive flag is very important in this area. Give the marina a call (604-921-7510) before you decide to show up. Diving is restricted to certain times of the year.

Directions: Heading North from Horseshoe Bay, after about 11km, take the second exit into Lions Bay. Head West toward the water, until you see the tracks below.

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04/05/2005 George Skinner (Avg: 3.64 Review) - Great site with one of just about everything you can see in the Lower Mainland. The bottom is covered in boulder fill that creates numerous caves for octopus, rockfish, and everything else. I've heard of just about anything being seen here ranging from dogfish, ratfish, even a six-gill shark and a salmon. However, diving is restricted to the portion of the year when the marina isn't busy - essentially a winter-only site.

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Entrance
Map Sat
GPS: VA1301
N49°27.3705'
W123°14.3288'

Cross these tracks and make an immediate left. You'll dead-end at the marina.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: VA1302
N49°27.3088'
W123°14.3472'

Ask the marina attendant about the best place to park.

Overview

Relatively shallow and open, wait for a calm, sunny day for the best experience.

Entry
Map Sat
GPS: VA1304
N49°27.2996'
W123°14.3598'

The launching ramp makes the perfect entry.

Last Verification: July, 2001

Diver Averages for Lions Bay (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	5.00
Bottom Conditions:	4.00
Reef Conditions:	4.00
Animal Life:	4.00
Plant Life:	2.00
Facilities:	4.00
Solitude:	2.00
Roads:	3.00
*Site Average:	3.64

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	1.00
Beginner Scuba:	2.00
Intermediate Scuba:	4.00
Advanced Scuba:	5.00
Night diving Scuba:	5.00

Number of reviews for this site: 1

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Lions Bay

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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Dive Site Links: (If you have a relevant link for Lions Bay, please write us here.)
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