Simcoe Diving

Instruction, Equipment, Service, Rentals
Diving is our passion, satisfaction is our mission!

New Location Now Open
106 Saunders Rd. Unit 2B, Barrie Ontario
705-733-DIVE (3483)

Grand Opening Special!
1/2 Price Discover Scuba Sessions now only $30 (reg $60)
Bring a friend or family member for the PADI Open Water Diver course and get $45 off each

Simcoe Scuba Club memberships now available!
For only $45/year you get a free first time member SSC T-shirt
10% off regular priced items
Free air fills for SSC dives
25% off rental gear

Not sure if scuba diving is for you!
Give it a try for only $30
PADI's Discover Scuba Diving program only takes a couple hours of your time in a heated pool without the commitment of a full course. Contact us to arrange your scuba experience!
Equipment supplied for all Discover Scuba's
(BCD, tank, regulator & weights)

Open Water Diver course just $295
Students must supply or purchase a mask, snorkel and fins suitable for scuba diving. Basic packages starting at only $149
Students must supply, purchase or rent equipment required for completion of open water dives. Special rental price for our students only $65

Next Open Water Diver Course Begins June 09/10
(contact shop for other dates as required)
Next Discover Scuba Session June 10
Discover Rebreather Diving June 10 ($25 per person)

Also offering WSIB/workplace approved First Aid & CPR/AED courses
Contact us for details

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Who we are:

Simcoe Diving provides quality professional PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) scuba diving instruction, gear sales, equipment servicing and rentals in the Barrie and Simcoe County area. We also provide DAN (Divers Alert Network) courses and workplace approved CPR/First Aid/AED courses. By choosing a PADI provider, you are making a wise decision. PADI is the worlds largest and most recognized scuba training organization in the world for both recreational and professional levels. Simcoe Diving offers PADI courses from the entry level Discover Scuba Diving experience to the sought after professional PADI Divemaster. We offer group, private, home and class learning options and are a fully certified and insured PADI instructional provider.

How do I become a certified Open Water Diver:

Learning to scuba dive involves 3 steps.

Knowledge Development - 5 modules (12-15 hours of PADI eLearning/home study or 2 days of class)
Pool or Confined Water Training - 5 modules (can be completed in 1 or 2 days)
Open Water Training - 4 dives (completed in 2 days, sites vary)

Why choose us:

Simcoe Diving's focus is on quality instruction and customer satisfaction. We strictly adhere to safe instructor/student ratios and never jeopardize safety over profit. We keep our courses competitively priced with small groups only and we will do our best to be as flexible as possible to work with different schedules and learning preferences. Most importantly, we will go the extra mile to make sure you have a safe, fun and enjoyable experience. Whether you want to just give scuba a try or are on the path to becoming a PADI professional, we will provide you with the guidance and counselling necessary to ensure your success. We take your trust in our ability seriously and we recognize that our reputation is our future. Let us introduce you to the amazing underwater world. We look forward to your business.

Important:

Please note that learning to scuba dive involves voluntarily answering questions regarding your medical history and health. While most medical conditions do not exclude people from learning to scuba dive, some conditions may require an assessment from a physican. Please review and print off the medical statement prior to any training with us. Should you answer "yes" to any of the questions, approval from a physican to participate in scuba diving activities will be required. Some complex medical situations may require an assessment by an approved hyperbaric (diving) physican. Please contact us should you have any questions regarding your medical situation. All medical statements/conditions are strictly private and confidential and are not shared with any third parties unless authorized. The medical statement form must be completed and submitted to us prior to any in-water training. By not disclosing an accurate medical statement, your safety while participating in scuba diving activities may be at risk. It is the candidates responsibility to fill out the medical statement accurately and update us with any changes that occur in your medical status prior to or during any scuba related training.