SCUBABC FIELD-TESTED GEAR REVIEW OCTOBER 2026 • VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC LEFEET P1/XR Review: 100+ Cold-Water Dives With Dual Tank-Mounted Scooters My real-world experience using the LEFEET P1 underwater scooters for diving, underwater filmmaking, and navigating the challenging waters around Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 100+ Cold-Water Dives Dual P1/XR Scooters Real Owner Experience Check LEFEET P1…
Finding a truly ultra-wide underwater lens that isn’t a fisheye can be surprisingly difficult. For years, my primary wide-angle lens was the Sony 16-35mm f/4. It’s still one of my favorite underwater lenses and remains my most-used lens today. However, there were many dives around Vancouver Island where it simply wasn’t wide enough. When filming…
Finding underwater camera accessories that can withstand the realities of cold-water diving is not always easy. Between rugged shore entries, rough boat rides, heavy camera systems, and long filming days, equipment needs to perform reliably in conditions that are far more demanding than the average tropical dive vacation. Over the past several months, I’ve used…
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Night diving off Vancouver Island is a scuba diving experience like no other. When the sun sets and the darkness envelops the underwater world, it transforms into a mysterious, other-wordly realm, teeming with different kinds of marine life and bursting with color. For those brave enough to venture beneath the…
Rock of Life: An Unforgettable Dive in Browning Passage, Vancouver Island Browning Passage, located near Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is home to one of the most exciting cold water dive sites in the world – the Rock of Life. A world-renowned dive site that promises an unparalleled opportunity to experience the colorful…
Wondering about the marine life you’ll see scuba diving off Vancouver Island? Vancouver Island, located off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada, is a scuba diver’s paradise with its diverse and abundant marine life. The unique combination of cold, nutrient-rich waters and the varied underwater landscape creates an ideal environment for a wide variety…
Why You Should Put The City Of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada On Your Scuba Diving Bucketlist When most people think about scuba diving travel they think about diving in warm, clear, tropical waters, with reefs full of color and an abundance of marine life. The thought of diving in frigid, cold waters in wintery weather…
Watching a diver on the HMCS Saskatchewan From 80 feet of depth on a summer day with excellent visibility. Vancouver Island is a popular destination for scuba divers from around the world, and for good reason. With its rugged coastline and diverse marine life, it offers a unique and exciting diving experience. However, like any…
My family and I doing our first open water dives at Finn Beach in Nanaimo, BC. Scuba Diving Certification Vancouver Island: Your Ultimate Guide to PADI and SDI Open Water Certifications Vancouver Island is a treasure trove of diverse marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. With an abundance of fascinating dive sites, cold water diving…
The bridge on the HMCS Saskatchewan Artificial Reef Covered In Plumose Anemones Have you ever wanted to explore a sunken ship? Wreck diving is a popular activity for scuba divers, and there are many interesting wrecks to choose from on Vancouver Island. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best…
