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Dan's Dive Shop was established in 1974
by Dan Mandziuk.
The store was originally located at 48
Lakeport Road in Pt. Dalhousie and was
a landmark for over 20 years. We are currently
located at 329 Welland Ave., in St. Catharines,
ON, Canada.
Dan's was born
when Dan decided to share
with the world his love of
diving. In 1971, Dan began
following his dream and became
an ACUC Scuba Instructor.
Not long after Dan began teaching,
he opened up a store front
and signed on with a small
organization in the mid-1970's
called PADI. Dan had a feeling
that they would become a major
player in the industry but
had no idea that they would
become the Worlds Largest
International Dive Training
Agency. Our store was the
23rd store Internationally
to sign on with PADI. Since
then we have become a household
name synonymous with Excellence
in Diver Education receiving
numerous prestigious awards
for our instruction over the
last 35+ years.
Dan has always
believed in stocking a Large
amount of equipment so you
can try it on and make a decision
by physically touching, feeling
and wearing the equipment
you're about to spend you
hard earned money on. Looking
at pictures doesn't tell you
how a product will fit. Our
expert staff, exceptional
selection and most competitive
prices will ensure you get
the best gear for the best
value.
In 1997 Matt
Mandziuk (son of Dan) came into the
picture as a new fixture in the store
bringing in new life, new ideas and new
techniques to the recreational and technical
diving community.
Dan's commitment
to the industry is very dedicated
and a full time offering.
We have worked hard in this
industry. Over 20 dive stores
have come and gone in this
area. We have grown up into
one of North America's Largest
Dive Stores by rating in the
Top 20 with many of our suppliers.
We are very active in our
local community. We are involved with
many charities and events such as: United
Way, Dive For A Cure, Terry
Fox Foundation, St. Catharines Hospitals,
Rotary
Auctions, GAMRU
and many school groups and church organizations.
Dan's has lead the way as
the trend-setter paving the road scuba
diving througout Ontario, Canada and North
America bringing to diving some of the
most modern recreational and technical
diving techniques and equipment, as well
as the most progressive diver education
available in Recreational
Diving, Wreck Diving, Deep Diving,
Ice Diving, Technical
Diving and Cave Diving.
Dan's goal has
always been to maintain our
high level of service, our
large selection of equipment,
our vast knowledge of diving
and keep you smiling and actively
diving.
See you in the water!
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