Keel Cove

British Columbia, Canada

Depth

39m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

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

Juvenile Marine Life
Octopus
Eels
Nudibranchs

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