Ocean Quest is the most active instructor training facility across Canada. For over 30 years, Greg and Deirdre have been actively involved in the scuba diving industry and continue to teach diving and dive for fun. Their expertise and enthusiasm will ensure that you will receive up-to-date advice on dive training, scuba equipment, and dive trips and experiences.
Greg has been teaching diving for 30 years and has issued over 2200 professional level certifications and over 4600 certifications at all levels. Greg continues to be enthusiastic about teaching and diving. Every year, he makes a strong effort to learn and evolve as an instructor and as a diver. Greg's training expertise spans from entry-level, professional training, side-mount diving, and technical diving. Greg truly enjoys assisting his students in meeting their goals as divers.
As a dedicated diving educator, Greg has worked directly with PADI in the development of their technical diving programs, including the most recent 2023 updates of their Tec 40, 45 and 50 programs.
Greg has also written a number of PADI approved Distinctive Specialties such as the Foundations of Diving, the DSAT/PADI Wreck Penetration Specialty, the PADI Technical Wreck Penetration Specialty (all exclusive through Ocean Quest) and the PADI Bioherm Sponge Diver Specialty.
From 2006 - 2014, Greg worked directly with Capilano University personally conducting their Full-Time Professional Scuba Dive Instructor program. Since 2014, Ocean Quest has conducted the Full-Time Career Development Scuba Dive Instructor program which trains and prepares divers to find meaningful careers in the diving industry.
Aside from being an experienced diving educator, Greg has an expertise in almost all things diving including equipment servicing, diving equipment, decompression theory, diving safety and much more. If you have any questions about anything diving, Greg is always happy to do his best to help!
Deirdre has been a PADI Instructor for 30 years. Aside from being owner of Ocean Quest, Deirdre has held many key positions within the local diving industry. She is the current Vice President of the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society (MLSS) which has a mandate of protecting our local oceans.
Deirdre has also been a past board member of the Artificial Reef Society of BC (ARSBC) and played an instrumental role in the sinking of the HMCS Annapolis. Prior to this, Deirdre was an active volunteer in the sinking of the HMCS Chaudière and the HMCS McKenzie. All three ships have become important artificial reefs creating valuable habitat for local marine life. She was a past President of the Dive Industry Association of BC (DIABC). Deirdre has also been involved in many projects that have been in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium, Aquatica Submarines, and the Underwater Council of BC (UCBC).
Deirdre's continued dedication to the local diving industry at large as well as the protection of the oceans both locally and around the world is demonstrated through over 30 years of active involvement.
Experience the Ocean Quest Difference
Fun and Friendly Atmosphere
Whether you're a new or experienced diver we know your goal is to have fun. We're always down to have a good time whether it's talking gear, diving with the community, or taking your skills to the next level.
High Performance Dive Training
No matter what level of diver training you are interested in, Ocean Quest instructors will ensure that your program takes your diving to the next level. Our shop is the most active career and technical training facility in all of Canada.
Community Focused
We conduct organized dives and charters to make diving easy after your course is complete (PADI Divemaster and buddies provided)! Join us every month at Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island, or every weekend for local dives.
We Dive Our Gear
Good equipment is essential to be comfortable as a diver. This is why we stock our rental department with quality dive gear including Weight Integrated BCD’s, xDeep Rental Backplates, quality Aqualung Fusion Drysuits, and proper diving undergarments.
Fair Pricing
Whether you're a new or experienced diver we know your goal is to have fun. We're always down to have a good time whether it's talking gear, diving with the community, or taking your skills to the next level.
Student Discounts
We want to make diving easier for you. Our special student rates on rentals and purchases make diving more affordable.
High Community Standing
We are the only dive centre in Greater Vancouver to hold contracts with major Post Secondary Institutions due to our reputation for quality and professionalism (Simon Fraser University, BCIT, Capilano University).
Small Class Size
We utilize the smallest student-to-instructor ratios in Greater Vancouver (3 to 4 people per instructor when diving in the pool or ocean).
Consistent Instructor Training
Instructors remain consistent throughout your whole course, ensuring students’ skill levels are tracked, allowing instructors to recognize and focus on students’ strengths and weaknesses.
Exclusive Course Curriculum
Our industry experience allows us to customize every program to offer students the absolute best in diver training. No matter what level of diver training you are interested in, we will ensure that our programs take your diving to the next level. We are the most active career and technical training facility in all of Canada!
We Dive
Our enthusiasm for diving is clear when you visit our facility, take a course from us or join us for a fun dive. Although it may be simple, the act of diving for fun and loving diving allows us to stay connected with our customers and the industry.
PADI Accreditation
Ocean Quest is the most accredited PADI Dive Centre across Canada. We have earned PADI's highest dive centre rating as a PADI Career Development Centre. In addition, Ocean Quest holds the PADI Five Star Instructor Development Centre, TecRec Centre, and PADI Freediver Centre. We are also the only dive training facility in Greater Vancouver registered with the Private Training Institute of BC (PTIB).
Awards & Accolades
Over the past 25 years, Ocean Quest has earned many certificates of excellence, awards, and accolades.
Top 3 Dive Centers in Canada for Recruiting New Divers
PADI, Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Top Dive Centre in British Columbia for Continuing Education
PADI, Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Diver Acquisition Award: Top Three Dive Centres in Canada for Entry-level Training
PADI, Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Winner of the
PADI Continuing Education and Master Scuba Diver Contest
PADI British Columbia
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