Dive Kawartha

I've had the opportunity to spend some time with the Dive Kawartha Team and I think there are 2 key things to highlight about this shop. Dive Kawartha isn't just a shop, rather it is a community. This is something I find highly important whether you are a new diver or an experienced diver. Finding gear and courses is easy but you need to find a community of friends to explore the underwater world. The community surrounding this shop welcomes all ages, levels and experiences where you're sure to find an easy going group of friends that will help you get going on your diving adventures. My Journey with Dive Kawartha: After returning from a recent diving trip, I had several experiences that made me want to develop certain skills and learn to properly plan my dives and allow me to be less stressed when I got paired with a less experienced dive buddy. I had the pleasure of taking the Self Reliant course with Dive Kawartha. Kris was an awesome instructor! I felt that not only was he checking me for completion of skills but was also making sure that I really understood the material and its application. The way Kris delivered the course also re-enforced the philosophy of Self-Reliant diving at each step along the way which I felt was important. One of the biggest challenges I have is that no matter how many times I’ve done it or practice it I still end up with a fair bit of anxiety for every course I take. Working with Kris, I found this easy to overcome and progress, Kris was extremely approachable and just by talking to him made a lot of that course anxiety disappear. Throughout the course I also felt really relaxed knowing that if there were things I needed to work on Kris would be there to help. I would recommend Kris as an instructor anytime!

I was very nervous about diving and intimidated as I thought it was a mostly male sport. Kris made me feel comfortable while completing my advanced training and I have met so many lovey women who are also divers. The shop has a wide variety of feminine wet suits, fins, masks and accessories; there is also great products for snorkelers. I have met so many wonderful divers on my vacations while diving. I highly recommend speaking with the staff at the shop and learning more about this amazing pastime.

Kris is a great instructor. Very knowledgeable and a also very personable.

Every shop visit with Kris, simply time well spent and walk away with a “deeper” understanding, ty??

Professional dive shop with amazing instructors. I wish I had started scuba diving sooner with them.

Update: Now onto my next adventure at Dive Kawartha. Decided to take my IDC and become a Padi scuba instructor. Such a great atmosphere at Dive Kawartha, to learn and to play. Oh and my suit is everything I could have wanted. Happy Diving If you are looking for a great dive shop in the beautiful Kawarthas then this is the place to be. Anything from gear maintenance to a new dry suit, they had me covered. I was recently fitted here for a new Waterproof D1x dry suit. Kris took great care in helping me decide what suit would be best fit for my type of diving and body size. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. just a great experience all around.

Great friendly and fast knowledgeable service. If they don't have it they will order it. My fiance ordered a mask for a dive trip that was planned and the shop had it sent up to our dive trip location for us. To ensure that we were able to have a great time.

A great place to learn to dive and expand! Kris,Noland and Mike ensured that all new divers had the necessary skills to safely advance in their diving future regardless of skill level and time required. Well maintained rental equipment and knowledgeable professionals to help you out with your gear. Not all courses are equal which is why I'd highly recommend Dive Kawartha! Thanks for a great experience ??