God's Pocket Resort

God's Pocket Resort God's Pocket Resort is a off-grid eco-lodge on the beautiful, rugged BC coast, giving access to world-class diving, kayaking, and nature retreats

God's Pocket Resort, operating for over 25 years, is a land-based diving location for cold-water divers. Accessible only by boat, it is a secluded wilderness spot surrounded by forested islands and the waterways of the Queen Charlotte Strait. A visit to God's Pocket provides not only spectacular cold water diving, but also an opportunity for kayaking, hiking, shore walks, wildlife viewing, includi

ng whale watching. God's Pocket attracts fabulous people that share the same passion that they have for the life that these waters support. Divers come to God’s Pocket to see and experience beautiful things in their natural settings, from whales and dolphins to tiny sculpins and tube worms.

🚨 Fall diving sports AVAILABLE! 🚨We have a few spots open for some amazing fall diving here at God’s Pocket Resort with ...
05/14/2026

🚨 Fall diving sports AVAILABLE! 🚨

We have a few spots open for some amazing fall diving here at God’s Pocket Resort with the fantastic group from Blue Planet, Sept 26 – Oct 2.

Come join us for great dives, incredible wildlife, cozy evenings at the lodge, and lots of good food. Fall is such a beautiful time to be up here, both above and below the surface, and we’d love to have you with us :)

If you’re interested in joining the trip, send us a message or contact the resort for more information and availability 🙌

Some people might be surprised by how vibrant the underwater life in Canada is!!Cold water doesn’t mean empty water. In ...
05/13/2026

Some people might be surprised by how vibrant the underwater life in Canada is!!
Cold water doesn’t mean empty water. In fact, the nutrient-rich currents along the Pacific coast create some of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. Every tide brings in fresh nutrients that feed massive amounts of plankton, which supports everything from tiny invertebrates to giant Pacific octopus, wolf eels, sea lions, and huge schools of fish.

And because cold water holds oxygen so well, marine life here can grow dense, colorful, and incredibly abundant. The walls are covered in anemones, plumose corals, and giant sponges.

Thank you for these amazing images !! 📸🐟

Seeing a Giant Pacific Octopus in the wild is always special. They’re the largest octopus species, and adults can have a...
05/02/2026

Seeing a Giant Pacific Octopus in the wild is always special. They’re the largest octopus species, and adults can have arm spans over 4–5 meters, but what stands out most is how easily they disappear into their surroundings.

These animals can change both the color and texture of their skin at the same time, using specialized cells that control pigment and tiny muscles that reshape the skin surface. That combination lets them match rocks, kelp, and the reef!

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Wide angle photography gets plenty of attention… but the macro is just as amazing here!At God’s Pocket, the big scenes a...
04/30/2026

Wide angle photography gets plenty of attention… but the macro is just as amazing here!

At God’s Pocket, the big scenes are obvious. Dense life, cold water, and big life. But the smaller stuff doesn’t fall short.

This is a shrimp’s eye. Tiny and packed with detail. Texture, pattern, and colors that look otherworldly.

Shrimp have compound eyes made up of hundreds of tiny units called ommatidia, each capturing a small piece of the image. Instead of seeing one sharp picture like we do, they detect patterns, motion, and changes in light incredibly well, which is exactly what they need to stay aware of predators and their surroundings.

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03/09/2026

We know it’s Monday. The inbox is filling up, the week is getting started, and things can feel a little hectic.

So take a minute with us!!

Watch the ice slowly building on the kitchen window and listen to the hail hitting the roof. Enjoy this quiet moment from God’s Pocket before the rest of the day gets going 🩵

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It’s finally March, which means scuba season starts this month. In just 17 days, we’ll be welcoming you back to the isla...
03/05/2026

It’s finally March, which means scuba season starts this month. In just 17 days, we’ll be welcoming you back to the island for great diving, good food, and a lot of laughter around the table after long days on the water! 🤗

At God’s Pocket Dive Resort, the start of the season always feels like a reunion!

What have you missed the most?

Are you in need of a midweek pick-me-up? We have a feeling this cute sea otter will do the trick 😉The weekend is just ar...
02/25/2026

Are you in need of a midweek pick-me-up?
We have a feeling this cute sea otter will do the trick 😉

The weekend is just around the corner!! 🦦

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You + me + God’s Pocket = 😏🥰🌹Happy Valentine’s Day from GP!! Send this post to your love! ❤️
02/14/2026

You + me + God’s Pocket = 😏🥰🌹

Happy Valentine’s Day from GP!!
Send this post to your love! ❤️

Scuba season will be here before we know it!! 🤿Until then, this photo by Cali Parkin from a gorgeous dive on Browning W...
01/31/2026

Scuba season will be here before we know it!! 🤿

Until then, this photo by Cali Parkin from a gorgeous dive on Browning Wall is keeping the excitement high ;)

Wishing everyone a happy New Year from all of us at God’s Pocket 🥳🎉Thank you to everyone who dove with us, supported us,...
01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a happy New Year from all of us at God’s Pocket 🥳🎉

Thank you to everyone who dove with us, supported us, and followed along this past year. We’re looking forward to another year in the water! 👏

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Hurst Island
Port Hardy, BC
V0N2P0

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