Things to do · Destination Guide
Cold-water reefs, wrecks and coastal mountains on the Sea to Sky corridor.
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The primary recreational dive is the buoy-marked, cold-water shore site at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Divers descend past artificial reef structures and park-recognized sunken vessels, with officially described depths around 6 m to 18 m. A separate Horseshoe Bay day-boat product targets experienced divers at Howe Sound sites that may include the Annapolis wreck. Check park rules and boat prerequisites rather than treating these as interchangeable entry points.
Porteau Cove designated artificial reefs
A signed and buoy-marked, managed shore dive over artificial structures in Porteau Cove Park.
Porteau Cove sunken vessels
BC Parks confirms two intentionally sunk vessels in the park dive area and advises against penetration.
HMCS Annapolis artificial reef, Halkett Bay
Independently acknowledged by BC Parks within Halkett Bay Marine Park and named as a possible operator boat destination.
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