If your local dive shop has closed, you do not have to stop diving.

York Region Scuba connects certified divers from Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Bradford, Toronto, Barrie and surrounding communities with dive buddies, regular local diving, Ontario trips, monthly meetings and reputable operating dive shops.

Whether you recently earned your certification, lost touch with your regular buddy, moved into the area or are returning to scuba after some time away, YRS can help you get connected and get back in the water.

Attend a YRS Meeting   See Upcoming Dives

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Your Dive Shop May Have Closed. Your Dive Community Hasn’t.

A dive shop often provides more than equipment and training. It can also be the place where divers meet buddies, hear about local dives and remain active after certification. When a shop closes, those connections can disappear.

York Region Scuba is an independent dive club built around participation. We bring divers together so they can continue diving, build experience and remain part of the Ontario scuba community.

Looking for People to Dive With?

YRS brings together divers interested in:

• Weekly Wednesday evening dives in Lake Simcoe during the summer
• Ontario shore, wreck, boat and drift diving
• Weekend dive trips
• Warm-water travel
• Monthly meetings and social events
• Recreational, technical and rebreather diving
• Meeting new buddies and becoming a more active diver

Our community includes newer certified divers, experienced recreational divers, instructors, divemasters, technical divers and rebreather divers. You do not need to arrive with an established group of buddies to introduce yourself and learn more about YRS.

Need Training, Equipment, Air Fills or Servicing?

York Region Scuba is a dive club rather than a retail dive shop. We organize community activities and help divers connect, while our affiliated dive shops provide professional services such as:

• Scuba courses and continuing education
• Equipment sales and rentals
• Air and nitrox fills
• Equipment inspection and servicing
• Travel, charters and other dive-shop services

View YRS affiliated dive shops

Scuba Diving From Markham to Barrie

YRS welcomes divers from across York Region, Simcoe County and the Greater Toronto Area, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Bradford, Innisfil, Barrie and nearby communities.

Our location near Lake Simcoe gives local divers regular opportunities to meet, dive and build experience without waiting for their next vacation.

Returning to Diving?

If you have not dived recently, contact YRS before joining a scheduled dive. We can help you understand the planned conditions and connect you with an affiliated professional dive shop if you need a refresher course, equipment inspection, rental equipment or updated training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find scuba-diving buddies near Markham or Newmarket?

York Region Scuba connects certified divers from Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket and surrounding communities through meetings, local dives, Ontario trips and social activities.

Is there a scuba club near Barrie and Lake Simcoe?

Yes. YRS organizes regular diving activities and brings together divers from York Region, Barrie, Simcoe County and the Greater Toronto Area.

Can I connect with YRS if my former dive shop closed?

Yes. YRS is independent of any one dive shop. You are welcome to attend a meeting, introduce yourself and learn about upcoming diving opportunities.

Does York Region Scuba sell equipment or provide air fills?

No. YRS is a dive club, not a retail dive shop. Our affiliated shops provide training, equipment, fills, servicing and other professional services.

Are newer and returning divers welcome?

Yes. Contact YRS so we can help you identify an appropriate first activity. Returning divers may be advised to arrange a refresher or equipment inspection through a qualified dive professional before entering the water.

Take the First Step

Your next dive does not have to depend on finding a new shop community by yourself. Come to a YRS monthly meeting, look at our upcoming activities and meet people who are actively diving.

Come to a Monthly Meeting   Explore Upcoming Dives

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