Scuba in Calgary

balistidae · #1 11-25-2008, 01:25 AM

my girlfriend and I are looking to get certified this winter. Just wondering what the best option is in town. Thank you, Greg

sphelps · #2 11-25-2008, 01:31 AM

Take the course at "The Dive Shop" or something PADI certified. I took the fast track version which is over one intense weekend or you can take it over a few weeks. After the course you'll have to do 4 open water dives before you're certified. Best to go somewhere warm for that

I believe The Dive Shop in Calgary has its own pool which would be nice. Not sure about other places.

Delphinus · #3 11-25-2008, 01:54 AM

The Dive Shop as mentioned, there is also Adventures in Scuba and Aquasport. They all have their own pools. I haven't gone through with it yet (no point) but I did check into it and I liked Aquasport the best of these 3 (prices for gear was something like 30% cheaper than the other 2 - classes were cheaper by a huge margin too).

Dive Shop is on Macleod Trail near Memory Express, Adventures in Scuba is also on Macleod but further south by Superstore, and Aquasport is in Marda Loop.

Finaddict · #4 11-25-2008, 04:12 AM

we went through the dive shop, highly recommend them.

Snappy · #5 11-25-2008, 04:47 AM

I would recommend the Dive Shop or Adventures in Scuba. Both are great.

lorenz0 · #6 11-25-2008, 04:50 AM

i have over 20 dives and i am not certified, even a 130foot dive on a wall. but decided to do the same to finally get certified. from what i have heard, dive shop is the best place in town