🐙 About Angry Octopus Diving
Born in the Cold, Forged in the Deep…
Angry Octopus Diving was born in the icy depths of Cold Lake, Alberta in 1994, where a young Air Force pilot decided that flying wasn’t quite adrenaline-fueled enough, so she took up plunging into cold, fresh water with a tank strapped to her back. (Because nothing says “relaxing hobby” like zero visibility and questionable large fish.)
From there, the mission was clear: dive every province and territory in Canada. Mission accomplished. Yes, even Nunavut. Yes, it was cold. Yes, there were regrets.
🐙 The Legend of the Angry Octopus
Now headquartered near the world-famous wrecks of the St. Lawrence River between Brockville, Gananoque and Alexandria Bay, we take divers on unforgettable underwater adventures, from pristine freshwater wrecks to tropical reefs. Why “Angry Octopus,” you ask? Legend has it our founder once lost a bet with an especially smug cephalopod in Curacao. The octopus won. But hey, we got a great logo out of it.
What We Do
Guided dives in the St. Lawrence River (seriously, the wrecks are AWESOME!!!).
Travel diving across Ontario and sometimes wherever the water’s warm and the fish are weird.
Dive trips to tropical spots like Curacao, where the founder attempts to reconcile with her octopus nemesis annually.
Why Choose Us?
Because you want more than just a dive guide. You want a dive story. You want someone who’s logged cold dives in lakes most Canadians haven’t heard of. Someone who knows when to push you gently out of your comfort zone and when to laugh with you when your mask floods at 20 feet.
Plus, we’re pretty good at finding lost equipment, cool fish and making terrible puns. That counts, right?
🎯 Mission Statement
At Angry Octopus Diving, our mission is simple: deliver unforgettable underwater adventures with expert guidance, a splash of humor, and zero tolerance for boring dives. We’re here to help you explore wrecks, reefs, and rivers like a pro, even if your fin technique still resembles a startled squid.
Whether you’re chasing history in the St. Lawrence or chasing sunsets in Curacao, we’ll make sure every dive is deep, safe, and just the right amount of excitement.
🦑 Our Motto:
“Eight arms. One mission. No drama.”
(…Except maybe from the octopus. He’s working on it.)