Upcoming courses, Programs & Charters
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Check out Our Courses Calendar for a list of courses or keep scrolling down this page past the calendar for Individual course listings as image tiles, details and sign up Links. The Calendar blocks can be difficult to view in small format and on mobile and we recommend heading to the Courses Calendar Page for the list to view it there in chronological order.
Course Details BELOW :
Listed below are the current upcoming 2024 Bottom Dwellers Courses and Programs that are live. To learn more about the individual courses and programs being offered follow the sign up links or go to our "Course/Program Descriptions" page.
*If a course is listed as 'FULL' and you would like to be WAIT LISTED for this course, please continue and fill out the registration form for the respective course as this will put you on that courses wait list. For any questions regarding wait lists, contact us at 250-213-7107 or chris@bottomdwellers.ca .
2024 courses:
All Dates with ‘*’ reflect an online Evening Zoom Session
French Polynesia FALL 2024
Sept 29-Oct 6 - Registration Open
humpack Whales and French Polynesian Cultural ImmersioN
JAN 31-FEB 21st
4 part series
Winter Pool Training Series
Any Experience Level Welcome!
Contact Us if Interested in booking an Online Academic course
PFI Freediver
Online Academic &
Remote Dry Land Session
Any Experience Level Welcome!
Freedive Harvesting
Online Academic
MAR 21*/22*/30/31
W/ Zoom Sessions MAR 21*/22* 6pm-9pm
*Course Full*
FREEDIVER COURSE
VICTORIA, B.C.
MAR 21*/22*/30
W/ Zoom Session MAR 21*/22* 6pm-9pm
REgistration Closed
Pool-Only Freediver Course
Victoria, B.C.
MAR 21*/22* APR 5/6
W/ Zoom Sessions MAR 21*/22* 6pm-9pm
*Course Full*
Pool Freediver+
Includes Pool-Only Freediver &
Open Water Guided Skills & Snorkel
APR 16*/17*/19/20
w/ Zoom Sessions 6pm-9pm APR 16*/17*
Pool-Only Freediver Course
Victoria, B.C.
APR 16*/17*/18*/19/20/21
w/ Zoom Sessions 6pm-9pm APR 16*/17*
& 4pm-9pm APR 18*
*Course Full*
Freedive-Harvesting PackAge
Victoria BC
APR 18*/21
w/ Zoom Sessions 4pm-9pm APR 18*
Course Full
Freedive-Harvesting Course
*For Certified FReedivers*
aPR 22*/23*/24*/26/27/28
w/ Academic Zoom sessions 5PM-9PM
APR 22*/23*/24*
*Course Full*
Intermediate Freediver
Victoria, B.c.
MAY 8*/9*/10/11/12
W/ Zoom Sessions MAY 8*/9* 6pm-9pm
FREEDIVER COURSE
VICTORIA, B.C.
MAY 8*/9*/18/19
W/ Zoom Sessions MAR 8*/9* 6pm-9pm
FREEDIVER COURSE
Tofino/Ucluelet, B.C.
MAY 8*/9*/25/26
W/ Zoom Sessions MAR 8*/9* 6pm-9pm
1 Seat Left
FREEDIVER COURSE
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C.
MAY 29*/30*/31 & JUN 1/2
W/ Zoom Sessions MAY 29*/30* 6pm-9pm
FREEDIVER COURSE
VICTORIA, B.C.
MAY 29*/30*/31 & Jun 1
W/ Zoom Session MAY 29*/30* 6pm-9pm
Pool-Only Freediver Course
Victoria, B.C.
MAY 29*/30* & JUN 7/8
W/ Zoom Sessions MAY 29*/30* 6pm-9pm
Pool Freediver+
Includes Pool-Only Freediver &
Open Water Guided Skills & Snorkel.
Jul 16*/17*/20/21
W/ Zoom Sessions JUL 16*/17* 6pm-9pm
FREEDIVER COURSE
VICTORIA, B.C.
Jul 16*/17*/18*/20/21/22
w/ Zoom Sessions 6pm-9pm JUL 16*/17*
& 4pm-9pm APR 18*
Freedive-Harvesting PackAge
Victoria BC
JUL 18*/22
w/ Zoom Sessions 4pm-9pm JUL 18*
Freedive-Harvesting Course
*For Certified FReedivers*
AUG 8*/9*/10/11
W/ Zoom Sessions AUG 8*/9* 6pm-9pm
FREEDIVER COURSE
VICTORIA, B.C
AUG 13*/14*/15*/16/17/18
w/ Zoom Sessions Aug 13*/14*/15* 6Pm-9pm
Intermediate Freediver
Victoria, B.c.
3-4 day package.
Book a PRivate with us today!
PFI FREEDIVER & FREEDIVE HARVESTING COURSE
Customize your package & add a charter day
Freedive Harvester Package
Inquire about Booking Private Charters and multi Day Excursions here
Private Charters and Excursions
Coaching, line Dives and Pool Sessions:
Are you a certified freediver? Our closed facebook group is where we’ll get our Coaching, Line Diving and Pool Sessions started most of the time. Click HERE and request to join the facebook group if you’re a certified freediver and would like access to a community of other local certified freedivers looking to get out there as well!
Yoga For Freedivers:
For all levels and walks of life. Benefit your breath in both freediving and life on the whole with this 2 part series this coming April. Lead by Michelle Yoga, newcomers and previous participants alike will build off the 3 part Yoga Breath and Chest Opening series practiced previously with Michelle in our other Series'.
Bottom Dwellers Charters:
Bottom Dwellers offers Day Charters to various different locations around Vancouver Island. From freediving in beautiful marine parks to exploring recreational dive sites and wrecks to spearfishing and sustainable marine harvesting charters, Bottom Dwellers strives to keep the community active and providing fun and exciting opportunities to explore the underwater world around Vancouver Island.
Private Charters can also be built for groups whom are wanting to get out and experience the waters in any shape or form. With capacity for up to 8 people depending on the adventure, contact us and let’s get organizing your private charter today!
INQuIRE TO BOOK YOUR CHARTER TODAY!
Freedive-Harvesting Day CHARTERs +
Tide to Table Experience
(for certified Divers)
Tofino, b.c.
Before singing up for a course with Bottom Dwellers, please consult our Refund and Cancellation Policy Here