Get PADI Open Water Certified at Scuba 2000

Learn to Dive in Our Private On-Site Tropical Pool in Richmond Hill

Going on vacation? Want to dive?
Start your underwater adventure with Scuba 2000’s PADI Open Water Diver Course — the most trusted scuba training in Ontario.

In the PADI Open Water course, you will complete all 3 parts as listed below:

•    Part One: Academic Modules, Knowledge Reviews & Exams. 
•    Part Two: Confined Water Dives or Pool Skills
•    Part Three: Open Water Certification Dives 

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Why Choose Scuba 2000?

Over 40 years of dive training experience

Private on-site heated pool — no need for public facilities

PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre

Rental gear included for pool and open water dives*

Small group sizes for personal attention

Convenient Richmond Hill location serving Toronto and the GTA
 

What’s Included in the PADI Open Water Diver Course?

The course includes all 3 components required for full certification:

1. Online Theory (PADI eLearning)

Learn scuba theory at your own pace, online. Topics include:

How scuba diving works

Planning safe dives

Choosing and using scuba gear

Dive signals, safety, and safety procedures

You'll complete quizzes after each module and a final exam.
Need help? Our PADI Instructors are here to support you.
 

2. Confined Water Training (In Our Private Pool)

Practice essential skills in our indoor heated pool:

Setting up scuba equipment

Mask clearing

Buoyancy control

Emergency procedures

Water entries and exits

You’ll practice until you're comfortable and confident.
 

3. Open Water Certification Dives

Complete four certification dives over one weekend at a local dive site.
We schedule dive weekends from May through November, and we’ll help you choose a date that fits your schedule.

What’s Included in the Course Price?

PADI eLearning registration and theory materials

Confined water training sessions with a certified instructor

Full rental gear for pool and open water*

4 Open Water certification dives (locally)

PADI Diver’s Logbook

Free 1-year Dive Team Pool Membership ($149 value)

Bonus vouchers:

$100 toward mask, fins, boots, and snorkel package

$50 toward a dive computer

$50 toward a future PADI continuing education course

Please Note: Mask, snorkel, fins, and boots are not included in the rental. Student discounts are available.

Course Requirements

To register, you must:

Be at least 10 years old

Be able to swim 200 metres

Be able to float or tread water for 10 minutes

Be in good general health (see our Medical Form)

If you answer “YES” to any questions on the medical form, please obtain written clearance from a physician before training begins.

Where Can I Do My Certification Dives?

You can choose to:

Complete your certification dives locally with us (May–November)

Finish them on one of our Scuba 2000 tropical dive trips

Please note: certification dives must be completed within 12 months of pool training. After that, a refresher course will be required.

Additional Fees

Not included: park entry, travel, parking, charters, and accommodation

Group discounts and private course options available — contact us for details

Ready to Start?

Learn online with PADI eLearning

Train in our private, heated tropical pool

Complete your certification locally or while on vacation

Get certified by Ontario’s most experienced dive team

Contact us today to begin your scuba journey.