Malaspina Galleries

British Columbia, Canada

Depth

38m

Visibility

5m - 14m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Malaspina Galleries

Malaspina Galleries is a visual feast found in the Fairway Channel just off of Gabriola Island in the greater Vancouver Island area of British Columbia. The dive is a popular one just out from downtown Nanaimo and on the leeward side (tides and current depending) of Gabriola Island. Head around the point and toward this cove which is reachable from the shore but is normally a boat dive from either Vancouver or Nanaimo. Suitable for all.

Malaspina Galleries Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

38m

Visibility Range

5m – 14m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 29%

O₂

Marine Life

Juvenile Marine Life
Octopus
Various

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