HMCS Gatineau, Canada
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About HMCS Gatineau
A wreck dive. It goes down to 28 m. You get in from a boat. It suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces E: swell from the E reaches it, and wind from the W blows out to sea. 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 3.5 km away. The sea is about 7°C in February, its coldest month (drysuit), and 18°C in July, its warmest (7 mm wetsuit and hood). The town to stay in is Comox. Within 5 km we also list 3 dive sites.
- What it is Wreck.
- How deep Down to 28 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 2 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 3.5 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
UB Diving 3.5 km
Pacific Pro Dive 3.7 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 12°C: 7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility under 5 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct (under 5 m).
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From Chicago: about 10 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), direct.
See flights ORD → YVR · Skyscanner from about £220 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 40 from the airport to HMCS Gatineau.
Accommodation.
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote. Distances are straight lines unless a drive is given: a site out at sea is reached by boat.
Hire and lessons.
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Where it is
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Forecast
Not for Advanced divers. Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. See it for experienced divers.
Rough cost
About £645–£1,200 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £220–£450
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Hire car £70–£115
- Stay £165–£280
- Food £155–£290
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