Scuba training, travel, & equipment experts
Groundhog Divers is proud to be the region’s most diversified scuba training centre offering all levels of recreational and technical instruction from basic open water thru instructor as well as advanced leadership development.
Our Unique Facility features:
- Spacious classroom with multimedia presentation equipment
- Indoor pool
- Fully stocked rental department
- Professional repair centre
- Air and Nitrox fills
- And so much more!
Training with Groundhog Divers
Did you know?
Our facility boasts the region’s only private indoor pool dedicated to scuba training. This along with our staff of professional instructors allows us to offer the most flexibility possible to meet our client’s busy schedules.
We also have exclusive access to a private spring-fed quarry with fantastic visibility where we conduct most of our training and conduct regular weekly dives
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Founded in 1982, and celebrating our 40th year in business in 2022, Groundhog Divers has been serving the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas longer than any other shop. Originally located on King Street in Kitchener, we moved to our present location on Victoria St. N. in 1992.
DIVE AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALISTS
Over the years we have visited an extensive list of destinations escorting both large and small groups as well as arranging individual excursions. Thru our extensive connections in the travel industry, we can help make your dream diving trip come true.
Groundhog Divers’ Staff & Instructors
Bruce Kingsbury
Co-Owner Groundhog Divers Kitchener / Director Of Training
6000+ Dives
SSI Instructor Certifier
Holds Instructor Ratings With PADI, NAUI, HSA, DAN
Yvonne Kingsbury
Co-Owner Groundhog Divers
1500+ Dives
Advanced Open Water Diver
Diving since 1992
Korhan Guler
Store Assistant and Instructor
5000+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
PADI MSDT
Diving since 1995
Kyle Benger
4600+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
NAUI Instructor
Diving since 1996
Randy Bennett
750+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
NAUI Instructor
Diving since 2000
Dave Eves
1300+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
NAUI Instructor
PADI Instructor
Diving since 2002
Fraser Gatt
400+ Dives
SSI Open Water Instructor
PADI Open Water Instructor
Diving since 1999
Robert Hillier
650 + Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
PADI Open Water Instructor
Diving Since 2006
Jamie Lopes
450+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
PADI Instructor
Red Cross Instructor
Diving since 2013
Kyle Main
350+ Dives
SSI Assistant Instructor
NAUI Advanced Rescue
Diving since 2008
Gary Moorby
250 Dives
SSI Dive Master
Diving Since 2004
Kevin Nellis
250+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
PADI Open Water Instructor
Diving Since 1993
George Nichols
110 + Dives
SSI Dive Master
Diving Since 2022
Daren Roth
1200 + Dives
SSI Dive Master
PADI Dive Master
Diving Since 1998
Susan Southwell
550+ Dives
SSI Assistant Instructor
PADI Assistant Instructor
Diving Since 2001
Brian Spilsbury
6300+ Dives
NAUI Instructor
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
Diving since 1969
Bob Starr
4000+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
NAUI Instructor
Diving since 1995
Derrick Stroebel
500+ Dives
SSI Open Water Instructor
PADI Open Water Instructor
Diving Since 2014
Bryan Tank
300+ Dives
SSI Open Water Instructor
Diving since 2016
Daniel Tuka
260 + Dives
SSI Assistant Instructor
PADI Dive Master
Diving Since 2017
Joer Valdivia
114 Dives
SSI Dive Guide
Diving Since 2019
John VanOstrand
1900+ Dives
SSI Divemaster
Diving since 2007
Rob Vettoretto
975+ Dives
SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
Diving since 2004