Braemar Avenue
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About this site
Braemar Avenue is a shore dive located at the west end of Braemar Avenue on Saanich Inlet, in the North Saanich area of British Columbia. A short staircase leads down to a flat pebble beach, and ample parking is available at the end of the road. The site is well suited to beginner divers seeking a low-stress, accessible entry point, though experienced divers may find the marine biodiversity modest compared to other Saanich Inlet sites.
The bottom terrain slopes gently from the beach to a maximum depth of 18 m (60 ft). The shallower section is sandy with algae-covered eelgrass; at around 9 m (30 ft), rocky reef structures appear, and deeper areas return to open sand with minimal life. Visibility typically ranges from 6–9 m (20–30 ft).
The rocky reefs around 9 m host octopus dens, orange plumose anemones, and clusters of squid eggs. Copper rockfish and black-eye gobies are present, along with a variety of sea stars. Marine life thins out in the deeper sandy sections.
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Current is generally minimal, but conditions vary with the tidal exchange; limited visibility and tidal currents are the primary hazards to be aware of before entering. No washroom or rubbish facilities are on-site, so divers are expected to pack out all waste.
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