Local information about British Columbia
Climate
The coastal region of British Columbia has a temperate ocean climate influenced by the Kuroshio current coming from the Pacific Ocean. Summers are humid yet mild, whereas winters are cool and dry, notably in the South. The average coastal temperature is 5° in January and 23° in July. The oceanic air masses, full of humidity, bring an abundance of rain, notably in winter. The best period for diving in this region is from May to November, with preference given to the end of September/beginning of October to take advantage of the marine life during the summer period while benefiting from the visibility and cooler waters of autumn.
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Period: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Air (°C): | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Water (°C): | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| | = Optimal period |
| | = Recommended period |
| | = Not recommended period |
Help us protect the environment
Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:
- Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible.
- Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
- Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
- Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
- Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
- Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.
Usefull details
| Customs formalities: | Valid passport / Biometric passport mandatory if travelling through the USA. |
| Health formalities: | Up to date vaccinations recommended. No mandatory vaccination. |
| Jet lag: | UT/GMT -7/8 hours |
| Currency: | Canadian Dollar |
| Accepted methods of payments: | Cash, Visa/Mastercard |
| Electricity: | 110V - American Outlets |
| Languages: | English |
| Flight time: | Depending on your departure point. |
| Luggage: | Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes during travel. A max of 23kg on international flights and 20 kg on flight Vancouver/Port Hardy (C$ 20 extra charge per kilo). |
| Pharmacy: | First aid kit, aspirin, paracetamol, sun screen plus sunburn ointment, insect repellent. |
| Required documents: | Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and proof of repatriation insurance. Valid dive medical within last 12 months. |
