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Johnstone Reef
Cadboro Bay, British Columbia, Canada

EntryBoat
Max depth18 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodySalish Sea
Water temp8–14°C
Estimated from climate dataMay–Sep
About this site
Johnstone Reef is a reef dive site near Cadboro Bay, British Columbia, Canada, in the Salish Sea. It is reached from a boat with a maximum depth of about 18 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.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberGood
Generally good diving.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
- Spiny DogfishSqualus suckleyi
- Pacific HerringClupea pallasii
Orange Sea CucumberCucumaria miniata
Pacific CrabMetacarcinus magister- Walleye PollockGadus chalcogrammus
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina- Rex SoleGlyptocephalus zachirus
Ochre StarPisaster ochraceus
Nearby sites
- 1Telegraph Cove1.6 km
- 2Spring Bay2.5 km
- 3Ten Mile Point2.6 km
- 4Fulford Reef4.3 km
- 5Discovery Island6.3 km
- 6Chain Islet6.3 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org