COURSES
Teaching scuba diving in Vancouver for over 50 years!
Our mission has always remained the same - to support the local scuba community and give people the skills they need to enjoy the magical world beneath the waves.
Here at Rowand’s Reef, we offer courses run by PADI, the world’s number 1 scuba diving agency. PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the world’s largest ocean exploration and diver organization, operating in 186 countries and territories, with a global network of more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts and over 128,000 professional members worldwide. Issuing more than 1 million certifications each year, and with over 29 million certifications to date, PADI enables people around the world to seek adventure and save the ocean through underwater education, life-changing experiences, and travel.
Start Your Scuba Adventure
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Want to test the water before committing to a certification?
This fun introduction to scuba is perfect for first-timers looking to try diving before signing on to the PADI Open Water Diver Course.
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Looking to learn the fundamentals of scuba diving and want to get certified? This is the place to start!
After completion, you will be a fully certified diver and have the skills needed to dive anywhere in the world. Start your scuba diving journey here and open the door to a lifetime of adventures.
Take The Next Step
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Looking to take your diving to the next level?
The course is designed for Open Water divers looking to get more out of their diving and advance their scuba skills.
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If something went wrong, would you know what to do?
Become a better dive buddy, learning how to identify and fix issues before they become big problems. A challenging and rewarding course that will dramatically improve your diving while having some serious fun along the way!
Get Back Into Diving
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Taken a break from diving and want to refresh your understanding?
Brush up on your scuba skills and rebuild confidence in the water before you head off on your next diving adventure.
Discover Your Specialty
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Want to fully enjoy scuba diving in British Columbia without getting cold?
If you’re diving locally or in any other cold water location, to stay warm and comfortable, you’ll want to be diving in a drysuit. This course will give you the skills required to confidently dive in a drysuit and will certify you to rent and dive drysuits anywhere in the world.
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Extend your range and see more of the underwater world!
Learn about the additional considerations of diving deep and gain the skills required to safely dive to the maximum recreational depth of 40 meters/130 feet.
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Enjoy longer dives with shorter surface intervals!
Enriched air (Nitrox) contains less nitrogen than regular air, allowing you to stay under for longer and return to the water sooner. With this course, learn why Nitrox allows you to make longer dives and how to dive Nitrox safely.
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Understand your gear and dive with confidence!
Learn about how your equipment works and become comfortable making basic repairs and managing regular maintenance.
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Dive under the ice in the beautiful Banff National Park!
If extreme, unusual, and challenging scuba diving scenarios appeal to you, then you need to try ice diving.
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Looking to finesse your diving skills?
Learn to be a more efficient diver by perfecting your balancing technique and becoming a master of buoyancy control!
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When the lights go out the real fun begins!
Learn to navigate in the dark and experience a whole new world, as nocturnal creatures emerge from their daytime hideaways.
Explore More Advanced Diving
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Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount diving!
Prolong your dives and gain the skills required for new and more advanced diving situations.
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Fascinated by mystery?
This course opens a window into the past, providing you with the skills needed to safely explore and navigate sunken ship wrecks.
Become A Professional
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Your scuba career starts here!
The PADI Divemaster Course is your first level of professional training. Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes, and share your love of scuba diving with others.
Can’t find the right course?
We offer a wide range of specialty courses and welcome course requests