Barnard Castle Suggest edit

Canada Suggest · British Columbia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

5.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Barnard Castle is a scenic dive site located in British Columbia, Canada. It offers divers the opportunity to explore a variety of marine life and underwater landscapes.

The dive features rocky outcrops, kelp forests, and diverse marine ecosystems. Divers can expect to see various species of fish, invertebrates, and possibly larger marine animals in the area.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 5.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
Rock sand kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for capturing the kelp forests and marine life.

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