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McKenzie Bright
Brentwood 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
McKenzie Bright is a reef dive site near Brentwood 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, harbor seals, seals, dolphins, octopus. 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
- Pacific HerringClupea pallasii
Ochre StarPisaster ochraceus
Sunflower StarPycnopodia helianthoides- Moon JellyfishAurelia labiata
- Egg Yolk JellyPhacellophora camtschatica
Harbor SealPhoca vitulina- California Sea CucumberApostichopus californicus
- Copper RockfishSebastes caurinus
Nearby sites
- 1Willis Point2.7 km
- 2White Lady (Repulse Rock)2.9 km
- 3Senanus Island4.0 km
- 4Henderson Point4.7 km
- 5Tozier Rock6.7 km
- 6Dyer Rocks7.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org