Wilson Diving Services

Wilson Diving Services Full service dive shop and charter operation based in Victoria, BC. The reason we've been a leader is because we do it right! We don't take short cuts.

"There is a difference where you go for scuba diving training" has always been Wilson Diving's motto concerning diver education. Established in 1992, Wilson Diving has maintained a full service retail store, travel department, teaching facility and repair center. For over 18 years, our satisfied customers have been able to come to our one location to fulfill all their diving and snorkeling needs!

Our retail store features the latest in diving equipment from nationally recognized manufacturers. We are a full service suba diving facility. The repair department is an authorized service center for most major brands of diving equipment. Our innovative travel department has allowed our staff to lead diving expeditions to exotic worldwide dive destinations as well as local BC diving. The heart of our program however, has always been our teaching program, which is directed by Doug Wilson. Doug's background as a Canadian Navy Clearance Diver for 23 years, ACUC Instructor since 1980,Instructor Trainer since 1989, plus thousands of dives has received national recognition in the field of diver education. Under Doug's expert guidance, the instructional program has been unsurpassed in Western British Columbia! Our training may take a little longer and cost a bit more but then, good training always does. Our constant search for the best has led to a reliability and dependability that our customers can count on. Drop in to see us and find out why we are different from the rest. The staff at Wilson Diving is happy to answer all your questions, share their experience and help you anyway they can in a light friendly manner. This is what makes our shop different and unique. We still know how to have fun!

Come hangout with us and celebrate Ocean Week!!
05/22/2026

Come hangout with us and celebrate Ocean Week!!

We have 1 spot left on our Tec 45 course running in June with Bryan Killback .tec.diving Call or email the shop to secur...
05/22/2026

We have 1 spot left on our Tec 45 course running in June with Bryan Killback .tec.diving

Call or email the shop to secure your spot!!

Help us in wishing a very happy birthday to our talented and knowledgeable divemaster Ryan Swan!! He and Chris snuck out...
05/21/2026

Help us in wishing a very happy birthday to our talented and knowledgeable divemaster Ryan Swan!! He and Chris snuck out for a birthday dive in Sooke this morning!

Ryan's passion for the ocean is one of the many things that we love about him at Wilson's!
Whether he's planning underwater clean ups, guiding divers for drop ins, or sharing his knowledge about local marine life through his project Be Sea Adventures, we appreciate having him on the team!

We look forward to many more years of diving and adventures with you

Have you been out of the water and waiting for a reason to jump back in? Join us on Saturday for an ocean refresher. Go ...
05/13/2026

Have you been out of the water and waiting for a reason to jump back in? Join us on Saturday for an ocean refresher. Go over skills with one of our instructors and build your confidence to come join us on some drop in dives!

05/07/2026
Another Wilson Diving drop-in happening this weekend!! Call or email the shop to book your spot!
05/07/2026

Another Wilson Diving drop-in happening this weekend!! Call or email the shop to book your spot!

Congratulations to our newest open water divers!!This was Instructor Sean's first course after his IDC and everyone smas...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to our newest open water divers!!

This was Instructor Sean's first course after his IDC and everyone smashed it!! They even toughed it out in wetsuits. 🌊🙌

Welcome to the club, and we hope to see you in the water again with us soon!

If you want to join us underwater call or email the shop to book in on our next Open Water Course!

We're teaming up with our friend Ryan to run and evening drop in dive for earth day!! Come splash around in our beautif...
04/19/2026

We're teaming up with our friend Ryan to run and evening drop in dive for earth day!! Come splash around in our beautiful ocean on a very special day! Callnor email the shop to book yourself in!

Just finished your open water? Do you want somw more practice on specific skills like buoyancy and compass use, and feel...
04/08/2026

Just finished your open water? Do you want somw more practice on specific skills like buoyancy and compass use, and feel confident going to 100ft!?

Sign up for our advanced course this month!!

Call or email the shop to book your spot! Limited space available!!

04/03/2026

We are going to be closed on Sunday April 5th for Easter weekend. Open again Monday from 10-6pm!

Address

1790 Island Highway
Victoria, BC
V9B1H8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

250-478-4488

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