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Keel Cove

Keel Cove

British Columbia, Canada

Depth
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39m

Visibility
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5m - 14m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Keel Cove

Keel Cove is a convenient novice dive in the Horswell Channel off of Nanaimo and the greater Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It's a popular site for night dives and can be reached by boat (ex Vancouver) or as a simple and handy shore entry from Nanaimo. The cove as a sandy base with rock bottom forming interesting underwater topography for all that dive here. Another old favorite for young and old.

Keel Cove Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

39m

Visibility Range

5m 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 29%

O2
Marine Life

  • Eels
  • Nudibranchs
  • Juvenile Marine Life
  • Octopus
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