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OPEN WATER DIVER The world's most popular scuba diving course

The PADI Open Water Diver Course....with..... DIVE SOURCE

COVID UPDATE: We are open for business and our Open water courses continue to run succesfully and safely, following all safety guidelines. Our Open water diver courses over the winter are on the schedule now and have the final Open water certification dives dates taking place in spring 2022  (You can also do them on holiday as a referral and we will provide you a documentation package at no charge)

Upcoming course dates can be found at the bottom of this page.

THIS IS THE COURSE TO START WITH TO BECOME A CERTIFIED DIVER!

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts... With Dive Source and the PADI Open Water Diver course,  which is the world's most popular scuba course and allows you to dive anywhere in the world the rest of your life!

Learning to Scuba Dive with us is as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. Sign up for a course at Dive Source -  You then complete the dive theory portion online, at your own pace, using interactive PADI eLearning. This takes  approx 8-10 hours to complete and must be done before the course start date. 

  2. Arrive for your Course  - Which is a combination of classroom (or zoom) review of your eLearning and then in water pool training using scuba gear and learning the physical skills of diving with your instructors.

  3. Go diving on your Open Water Certification Dives*... To finish your PADI Open Water Diver Certification and get your C-Card, you need to complete four certification dives in open water (Lake, River Ocean...), which are more of a reward than a test, as you are actually going scuba diving!

    *Note: During our winter courses these open water checkout dives take place in the spring on a single weekend and are included with your course fee.  If you prefer to do them on holiday with another PADI shop/resort we will help you locate one and provide you with a complete referral documentation package to take with you. Cost of the open water checkout dives with another shop will be extra and varies by resort.
 

COURSE PRICE of $849 INCLUDES: 

  • Online Padi eLearning.
  • Supervised training by a PADI Professional Scuba instructor
  • Classroom or zoom review and all in water pool training
  • 4 open water certification dives with Dive Source (If you choose to do these while on holiday, we will provide a referral document package at no charge, the resort you go to has their own fee for taking you on open water dives).
  • Use of all scuba gear while training with us
  • ALL Course materials: PADI eLearning crewpack w/training tools, logbook and course folder
  • Free Dive Club Membership in our Dive Zone club
  • PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION CARD when finished your Open water 

Winter Courses run as follows

  1. You sign up for the course here at the store where you complete some paperwork, get sized for rental scuba gear and are enrolled in PADI eLearning which you will complete at home before the course starts. (if you purchase the course online we still need you to come by the shop)

  2. The First Class is a classroom review class prior to your first pool session - We all get to know each other at this time and do some review of your eLearning. This is often done via zoom meeting during one evening.

  3. Pool Sessions - Your in water training starts at the pool and you take your first breaths underwater with your instructor and fellow classmates. 

  4. After all the pool sessions are complete - You are ready to complete your four open water certification dives over the span of one weekend with us next spring, or you can also take a referral letter and complete these on holiday.

  5. After your open water dives are complete... You are a certified PADI Open water diver.

 

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Open Diver course, you must be 12 years or older, in good overall health, able to swim comfortably and a desire to have fun.  Students must now also provide Proof of Vaccination to access the pool as per provincial guideleines.

The Scuba Gear You Use

Dive Source provides top quality scuba equipment for you to use during the course at no charge and the only thing you need to have of your own is " Scuba Quality" snorkelling gear, which you will use whenever or wherever you dive for years to come.

We offer 20% off your snorkel gear to you as our student. We will work within your budget and also professionally fit you and give you a 100% satisfaction gaurentee on that these important items. 

(FYI -  Box store prepackaged snorkeling sets are not suitable for scuba diving)

Your Next Adventure

After completing the Open Water Diver Course, you can come diving with us and meet other local divers through our Dive club called "Dive Zone" as you get a free membership with the course. We also do dive trips to locations around the world.

You can also expand your knowledge by taking additional training like the next level of certification called the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, which expands on what you learned as an Open Water Diver, and it allows you to dive deeper and begin to learn other specialties. 

For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the DIVE SOURCE Team members.

We hope this gives you a good overview of what is involved in our program. The best way to sign up is to come into the store to book your space or you may also enroll by purchasing the course here online (see below). However you must still come in to the store within 2 days to complete paperwork etc.)

 

  *For those of you who might have heard of other training agencies like NAUI, TDI, SDI, SSI, ACUC, NASDS, PDIC, BSAC, GUE etc. We are very familiar with them as well and several of our instructors are also certified with them as well. However, we primarily offer PADI courses to our clients as they have the best and most recognized training system in the world and you will never have a problem with your PADI certification being recognized.

    Start Date Course Course Type End Date Places Available   Price    
29 Apr 2023 OW April 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 30 Apr 2023 9 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Sat 29 Apr 2023
09:00 AM
02 hours 00 minutes
Swim Tests
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Sat 29 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Sun 30 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Sun 30 Apr 2023
12:30 PM
04 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 03 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 03 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 04 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 04 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at pool 15 minutes before scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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18 May 2023 OW May 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 28 May 2023 10 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Thu 18 May 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Thu 18 May 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Thu 18 May 2023
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Dive Source Classroom
Swim Tests
Tue 23 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Tue 23 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Wed 24 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Wed 24 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Thu 25 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Thu 25 May 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 27 May 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 27 May 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 28 May 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 28 May 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at the pool 15 minutes before scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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05 Jun 2023 OW June 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 11 Jun 2023 10 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Mon 05 Jun 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Mon 05 Jun 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Mon 05 Jun 2023
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Dive Source Classroom
Swim Tests
Tue 06 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Tue 06 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Wed 07 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Wed 07 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Thu 08 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Thu 08 Jun 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 10 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 10 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 11 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 11 Jun 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at the pool 15 minutes before scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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17 Jul 2023 OW July 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 23 Jul 2023 10 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Mon 17 Jul 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Mon 17 Jul 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Mon 17 Jul 2023
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Dive Source Classroom
Swim Tests
Tue 18 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Tue 18 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Wed 19 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Wed 19 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Thu 20 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Thu 20 Jul 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 22 Jul 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 22 Jul 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 23 Jul 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 23 Jul 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at the pool 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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21 Aug 2023 OW August 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 27 Aug 2023 9 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Mon 21 Aug 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Mon 21 Aug 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Mon 21 Aug 2023
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
Dive Source Classroom
Swim Tests
Tue 22 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Tue 22 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Wed 23 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Wed 23 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Thu 24 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Thu 24 Aug 2023
06:30 PM
03 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 26 Aug 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 26 Aug 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 27 Aug 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 27 Aug 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at the pool 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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16 Sep 2023 OW September 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 24 Sep 2023 10 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Sat 16 Sep 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Sat 16 Sep 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Sat 16 Sep 2023
09:00 AM
02 hours 00 minutes
Dive Source Classroom
Swim Tests
Sat 16 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Sat 16 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Sat 16 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Sun 17 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Sun 17 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Sun 17 Sep 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 23 Sep 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 23 Sep 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 24 Sep 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 24 Sep 2023
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Please arrive at the pool 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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18 Nov 2023 OW November 2023 PADI Open Water Diver Course 19 Nov 2023 10 CA$ 849.99

PADI Open Water Diver Course

eLearning
Sat 18 Nov 2023
12:00 AM
Online
Final Exam
Sat 18 Nov 2023
12:00 AM
Intro, Gear Pickup and Quick Review
Sat 18 Nov 2023
09:00 AM
02 hours 00 minutes
Swim Tests
Sat 18 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 1
Sat 18 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 2
Sat 18 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 3
Sun 19 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 4
Sun 19 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Confined Water 5
Sun 19 Nov 2023
12:00 PM
05 hours 00 minutes
Eastview Boys & Girls Club
Open Water 1
Sat 25 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 2
Sat 25 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 3
Sun 26 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora
Open Water 4
Sun 26 May 2024
08:00 AM
08 hours 00 minutes
Marmora

Pool Location: Eastview BGC - 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa, ON Open water dives are included in this course price. Open Water Certification dives are held in Marmora Ontario. Cost Also Includes: All Scuba Gear Rental, Air Fills, Pool Tim & All Instruction, As well as PADI E-Learning NOTE: Student needs to complete additional paperwork in store before being allowed in the pool E-Learning component needs to be completed prior to the first class session. Course Fee is not refundable with less than 3 weeks notice of Cancellation or Change Padi E-learning is non Refundable if registration has been completed Course Date Change or Open Water Date Change by the student is subject to a rebooking fee and availability.

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