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Adventure awaits under the surface

Numerous diving spots around Greater Victoria offer amazing sights
Greg Dowbowski photos
Sea lions at Race Rocks near Victoria.
Curious sea lions swim at Race Rocks ecological reserve near Victoria. They are among the multitude of sea life divers can view in the waters around Greater Victoria.

Those who’ve sunk below the surface around the globe will attest to the world-class diving just outside our doorsteps in Greater Victoria.

Like many veteran divers, Greg Dombowsky has explored locales from Alaska to Australia and a slew of exotic spots in between – and still trumpets the unparalleled beauties to be discovered around Vancouver Island. Dombowsky, a certified dive instructor, underwater photographer and author of Divers’ Guide – Vancouver Island South, says three of his favourite dives around here offer everything for undersea explorers of all skill levels.

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