Scuba Diving lessons in Edmonton
Every studio below has been checked against its own website this month. Community notes come from local discussion, kept separate from provider facts.
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| Studio | From | Area | Beginner | Try once | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Divers | $75 | Wainwright area (serves Edmonton) | — | ✓ | — | drop-in | Book → |
| Larry Wedgewood Scuba Instruction | $275 | Edmonton | — | ✓ | — | course | Book → |
| The Dive Outfitters | $300 | West Edmonton | ★ 4.6 56 | ✓ | — | course | Book → |
| Ocean Sports | $340 | Edmonton | — | ✓ | — | course | Book → |
Edmonton has multiple PADI and SDI dive shops offering pool training at MacEwan Sport and Wellness Facility and other city pools; most shops run weekend classroom + pool sessions before open water certification dives
Most Edmonton dive shops publish at least partial pricing: Alberta Divers Discover Scuba ($75+), Ocean Sports open water dives ($340), Larry Wedgewood pool training ($385); full certification courses range $275-$400+
Weekend open water certification dives held at Jensen Lakes (St. Albert area via Ocean Sports), Clear Lake, Sylvan Lake, Twin Lakes, and Jasper; most courses include 2-day dive weekend trips
Edmonton dive shops emphasize small group and personalized instruction, with some offering private pool training; drop-in Discover Scuba options available for those testing before full certification commitment
How much is a first scuba diving session in Edmonton?
Most first sessions we checked run $75–$225. The cheapest way in right now is $75.
Which places let you try once?
4 of 6 run a one-off or drop-in session, so you can try scuba diving without committing to a course: Alberta Divers, Larry Wedgewood Scuba Instruction, Northwest Scuba Ventures Limited and others.
Do you need to bring anything?
Not to start. 3 of the places listed include materials or equipment in the price of a beginner session, so you can turn up empty-handed.
Can you do scuba diving on a weekday evening?
Yes — 2 list evening sessions. Check the schedule note on each card below, since exact nights shift term to term.