Need to find one of our certification sites?

Northwest Scuba offers a variety of certification sites around Alberta. If you're taking an open water certification with us then you'll find your location below. If you're not sure which lake your class is going to then give us a call at the shop, our number is 1 780 438-1218. We look forward to seeing you there!

Each section will have a map of where the site is and a downloadable set of directions.

Lake Annette (Jasper, Alberta)

Imagine diving on a hot summer day surrounded by snow capped mountains.
Four km from Jasper. When approaching Jasper from the east, take a left on the bridge crossing the river just before you get to Jasper, then take the immediate right after the bridge.

Lac Beauvert (Jasper, Alberta)

Mount Edith Cavell reflected on the surface the lake.
English name means 'Beautiful Grean'.

Lake Edith (Jasper, Alberta)

Lake Edith is a sister to Lake Annette and is just a stones throw away.
Four km from Jasper. When approaching Jasper from the east, take a left on the bridge crossing the river just before you get to Jasper, then take the immediate right after the bridge.

Lake Minnewanka (Banff, Alberta)

This site has the remains of a submerged town.
Lake Minnewanka has a rich history.

Narrow Lake (Near Athabasca Alberta)

Just a stones throw from Athabasca.
Max. length 14.2 km (8.8 mi), Max. width 1.1 km (0.68 mi), Surface area 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi), Average depth 38 m (125 ft), Max. depth 14.4 m (47 ft), Surface elevation 698 m (2,290 ft).

Patricia Lake (Jasper, Alberta)

Home of the Habbakuk.
The site of a bizzare top-secret military experiment during WWII. 'Operation Habbakuk'.

Sylvan Lake (Red Deer, Alberta)

A favorite among lake goers this site offeres more than just diving.
Watersports, festivals, and various above water sports are offered at this location.

Twin Lakes (1 hour South of Edmonton, Alberta)

A great place to train and keep your diving skills at their peak.
Great ice diving can be had here in the winter.

Waterton Lake (Waterton, Alberta)

Stunningly Beautiful.
Some people say that Waterton is how Banff was 40 years ago.