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!

Bring in fall with us! Call or email to book your next dive adventure! 🌊🪼
09/03/2026

Bring in fall with us! Call or email to book your next dive adventure! 🌊🪼

Our snorkel guide Michelle Michelle Emm Pelletier went to visit this Noble sea lemon, Peltodoris nobilis-A beautiful col...
08/15/2026

Our snorkel guide Michelle Michelle Emm Pelletier went to visit this Noble sea lemon, Peltodoris nobilis-A beautiful colorful yellow sea slug for a month and got these amazing images!

From cute lil poses to laying an excuisite ribbon of eggs! Its incredible what we can witness with patience and care of our ocean ecosystems.

Thanks Michelle!💛🌊

08/02/2026

Checkout our last Padi Rescue workshop day!! A sneak peak of some skills you'll be learning when you sign up for our Rescue course on August 15th and 16th!!

Summer is still here, let's go diving in the sunshine while we have it!!
07/31/2026

Summer is still here, let's go diving in the sunshine while we have it!!

Want to take that next step in your recreational diving and learn how to be a better buddy for your dive partners? This ...
07/31/2026

Want to take that next step in your recreational diving and learn how to be a better buddy for your dive partners?

This 2 day course will course will teach you the basics of self rescue, how to spot small problems before they turn into big ones and how to respond for real emergencies in the water.

It's the best mix of serious and fun and you'll leave feeling more confident in your capabilities and ready to keep exploring our ocean!!

Call or email the shop to book your spot!

Just a few spots left on our Nanaimo charter this weekend!! Contact the shop to book your spot!! Advanced cert required!...
07/30/2026

Just a few spots left on our Nanaimo charter this weekend!! Contact the shop to book your spot!! Advanced cert required!

📸Be Sea Adventures

Sending a big congratulations to these two new Tec 45 divers!! Great work Trent and Landon!!Thanks Bak Tec Diving for ge...
07/20/2026

Sending a big congratulations to these two new Tec 45 divers!! Great work Trent and Landon!!

Thanks Bak Tec Diving for getting them ready to keep exploring deep!

Let us know if you want to start your technical diving journey

Trent Fairclough

PADI WOMENS DIVE DAY!!!!Thanks to everyone who came out to share a dive with us and celebrate creating an inclusive and ...
07/18/2026

PADI WOMENS DIVE DAY!!!!

Thanks to everyone who came out to share a dive with us and celebrate creating an inclusive and supportive community, especially in cold water diving!! We are so stoked to be surrounded by such strong, talented and caring women. We look forward to diving together for many more years!!

Big thanks to Mara, Roxanne, Michelle and Inés for guiding the day for our divers and snorkelers!
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EDIT: Drop ins are the 19th and 25th this month, not the 26!! We still have space on both if you'd like to join us!
07/14/2026

EDIT: Drop ins are the 19th and 25th this month, not the 26!!

We still have space on both if you'd like to join us!

What a happy busy dive day at the shop!! Between open water, guided dives and our youth snorkel event, its shaping up to...
07/11/2026

What a happy busy dive day at the shop!! Between open water, guided dives and our youth snorkel event, its shaping up to be a great summer of ocean activities!!

Thanks to Instructor Harry, Divemaster Ryan of Be Sea Adventures and snorkel guide Michelle Emm Pelletier for your hard work and photos!

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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