Scuba Finatics - Ottawa's 1 Stop Scuba Shop

New standards from SDI - Scuba Diving International and another reason we chose them as our agency. We have always maintained a 2:1 ratio with a 10 student maximum. Bravo SDI! If only other agencies would follow.

We Care About Safety At Scuba Diving International (SDI), diver safety has always guided how we train, teach, and evolve. Our updated Open Water standards reinforce that commitment through enhanced instructor ratios, stronger student oversight, and a continued focus on quality diver education. These updates include revi...

Dive Rite items back in stock including the XT1/XT4 side mount reg sets.

Just a reminder that we can't always fill nitrox while you wait. While we do bank 32%, sometimes the bank runs low. Always plan ahead by calling or planning to leave you tanks.

Another sold out Open Water course doing their review and gear introduction. Pool starts Saturday! 3 classes down, 4 more to go! What are you waiting for? Sign up today before they sell out!

Did you know our price includes everything required for your course? No hidden fees, no gear rental, and no gear purchase is required. The price you see, is the price you pay. 2 courses down, 5 to go. July has 2 spots remaining.

2026 OPEN WATER SCHEDULE!

Open Water courses are $669.99 but, this includes everything! There are ZERO additional charges. This includes the eLearning and all the required gear and digital certification card.

Regular classes run monthly and consist of an evening in the classroom then confined (pool) and open water done over 2 weekends. Online portion (theory) must be completed prior to the classroom session. You must be able to swim 200 meters (300 using mask, fins, and snorkel) and tread (float) water for 10 minutes.

Here is our schedule for full classes with more to be added. Contact us to join or schedule private courses, 613-821-2423 or email [email protected].

May 2026 - Sold Out!
Classroom - May 21st 6pm to 9pm
Confined (pool) - May 23rd & 24th. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - May 30th &31st

June 2026 - Sold Out!
Classroom - June 18th 6pm to 9pm
Confined (pool) - June 20th & 21st. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - June 27th & 28th

July 2026
Classroom - July 9th 6pm to 9pm
Confined (pool) - July 11th & 12th. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - July 18th & 19th

August 2026
Classroom - Aug 6th 6pm to 9pm
Confined (pool) - Aug 8th & 9th. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - Aug 15th & 16th

September 2026
Classroom - Sept 10th 6pm to 9pm
Confined (pool) - Sept 12th & 13th. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - Sept 19th & 20th

October 2026
Classroom - Oct 1st 6pm to 9pm
Confined(pool) - Oct 3rd & 4th. 4pm to 8pm
Open Water - Oct 10th & 11th

Thanks to a donation from John Ratcliffe, our "Loan a Book" library has grown! Come by and borrow one!

We had 30 plus out for our first Wet Wednesday of the season! And of course, a huge thank you to our hosts Syd & Larry's Scuba Palace !

Line work continues at Lock 23. Today, we are replacing the line running alongside ferry dock road in advance of our first official Wet Wednesday at Syd & Larry's Scuba Palace !