Cates Park Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

14.0–18.0 °CWater (summer)

7.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Cates Park is a popular dive site located in British Columbia, Canada, known for its diverse marine life and scenic underwater landscapes. The site features rocky reefs and kelp forests, making it suitable for various levels of divers.

Diving at Cates Park offers opportunities to explore vibrant marine ecosystems, including an array of fish species, invertebrates, and occasionally larger marine animals. The underwater terrain consists of rocky outcrops and kelp beds, providing a rich habitat for marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 7.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand kelp Suggest edit

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Best lighting during mid-day, focus on kelp and marine life.

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