Purvis Point

British Columbia, Canada

Depth

20m

Visibility

6m - 17m

Entry

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

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

6m – 17m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O₂

Marine Life

Various
Eels
Juvenile Marine Life
Octopus

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