Calgary diving. Big Numbers.
http://www.divermag.com/online/articles/47/1/Calgary-diving-Big-Numbers/Page1.html
Stephen Weir
Stephen Weir is a well-known Toronto based communicator. He has been writing and taking photographs for Diver Magazine for almost 30 years.
By Stephen Weir
Published on 06/19/2008
The Toronto-based newspaper National Post reports that Calgary, Alberta has more scuba divers per capita than any other city in North America.
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The National Post reports that Calgary, Alberta has more scuba divers per capita than any other city in North America. The Toronto based newspaper
interviewed Charlene Barker, the owner of Aqua Sport Scuba Centre, who has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of customers wanting to take scuba lessons at her Calgary shop.
"Diving has gained enormous popularity in the last decade", Barker says. She attributes Calgary's figures to the large amount of disposable income in the city, the high level of athletically minded people, and the fact that many love to travel, especially during winter.
interviewed Charlene Barker, the owner of Aqua Sport Scuba Centre, who has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of customers wanting to take scuba lessons at her Calgary shop. "Diving has gained enormous popularity in the last decade", Barker says. She attributes Calgary's figures to the large amount of disposable income in the city, the high level of athletically minded people, and the fact that many love to travel, especially during winter.
Calgary, Alberta, has more scuba divers per capita than any other city in North America. Most of their diving is done outside of Alberta