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Discovery Island

Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada

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EntryShore

Max depth15 m

LevelIntermediate and up

Water bodySalish Sea

Water temp8–14°C

Estimated from climate dataMay–Sep

About this site

Discovery Island is a muck dive site near Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada, in the Salish Sea. It is reached from the shore with a maximum depth of about 15 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes nudibranchs, seals, harbor seals, dolphins, sea lions. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 8 to 14 °C over the year.