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Welcome to the Great Pacific Diving Company

2012....

We're growing again!



Great Pacific Diving is in its 24th year!!! Come experience the finest in training, equipment supply, rental and servicing, & exciting dive excursions!

Diving in our waters has been identified as among the best in the world. Water clarity, eco-diversity, species abundance, world-class wrecks and more are all common desciptions of British Columbia scuba diving.

Great Pacific is the choice in watersports excellence, with highlights that include:

  • 1987: Introduced All-Inclusive training to the Fraser Valley.
  • 1989: The first dive store in the Lower Mainland to integrate dive computers in our training syllabus
  • 1992: Established our Private Training Centre and Pool
  • 1994: Integrated 100% soft weight systems into all training
  • 1996: Became a 5-Star Instructor Development Centre
  • 1998: Wide deployment of drysuits for use in training
  • 2002: Weight integrated Bouyancy Compensators phase-in on rental line
  • 2003: Establised the most comprehensive Student Kit as part of the standard course offering
  • 2004: Introduced Diver Propulsion Vehicles for training and rentals
  • 2007: Upgraded our comprehensive Student Kit to include a free Electronic Recreational Dive Planner
  • 2009: Launched a free drysuit rental service for those signing-up for both Openwater and Advanced classes
  • 2010: Full integration of eLearning options for Openwater and Advanced training
  • 2011: Tripled the size of our training programme to where GPD is now among the top PADI training schools in Canada! PADI awards Great Pacific for "Excellence in Diver Acquisition" November, 2011.
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Cayman Islands - 2012
The Great Pacific team enjoyed awesome hospitality and amazing dives. Enjoy the video, and click HERE for more details and pictures!

PADI International Presents Award to Great Pacific Diving:

Drew Richardson, President and COO of PADI recognized GPD as one of the top entry-level training centres in the world... Just another reason why you want to take your training with us!

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Dive With Deon!!!!

May 20, 2012, or

July 22, 2012

Sea Dragon

Charters

MV Topline


The GPD trip had such an awesome day in April, that we're doing it again!!!!

Don't leave booking to the last minute, as these trips will sell-out.....

May 20: $109.95*

July 22: $89.95*

The May 20 trip is for a full 2-site adventure; July 22 is for two dives at the same site.

*Per person, plus HST. Fee is for the boat trip only. You should bring all your gear and tanks (some rentals should be available), as well as lunch (and something sweet and tasty for Deon!)

Trips are now selling: book soon to ensure your spot!

Check-back soon for our next adventure!!


Return of an All-Time Favourite:


The renown Aqua-Lung trade-up program !!

What an unbelievable way to be able to own one of the finest regulators in the world. Nitrox-ready, coldwater capable, one of the lowest breathing resistances available, lifetime parts warranty, and it is an Aqua Lung!!!

Bring any functional regulator as a trade-in, and get a brand-new Legend LX Supreme for:

$499!!!

The easiest way ever to own one of the finest regulators in the world!

 
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