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Purvis Point

British Columbia, Canada
Depth
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66ft
Visibility
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18ft - 54ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Purvis Point

Purvis Point can be reached through the Dodd Narrows and is conveniently located just off of Mudge Island in the greater Vancouver Island area of British Columbia. Situated in a narrow inlet, this is a handy dive for gusty days and is an ideal dive site offering a great tranquil experience. Just a short boat ride from Nanaimo the dive is feature rich and has varied and interesting underwater topography. A safe colorful dive.

Purvis Point Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Rock
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:20m
Visibility Range:6m - 17m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 47% O2

Marine Life

  • Juvenile Marine Life
  • Eels
  • Octopus
  • Various

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