East 2 West Freediving

East 2 West Freediving

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Vancouver Island's best selection of freediving n’ spearfishing gear. 2018 Douglas Street,Victoria🇨🇦

04/30/2026

Good day Victoria!

East 2 West is looking to add a member to the team.

Please forward your resume to
[email protected]. Only email applications will be considered.

Please don’t call or show up to the shop during business hours as we want to prioritize serving customers over conducting spontaneous interviews (We will get back to you to schedule interviews).

What: A mostly retail position with secondary duties that could include but are not limited to; Inventory management cleaning, social media, rentals ... Etc. We’re a small team where we wear many hats but it keeps things fresh and interesting!

When: employment from now to the end of the summer at 30-40h/week with the possibility to extend to a permanent full time or part time position.

How much? $20-25/h depending on skills, certification, Freediving/spearfishing experience and previous work experiences. Staff discount on equipment. Wage to be negotiated.

Please remember that only email applications will be considered.

[email protected]

Thanks for your time,
Fred

04/29/2026

Good day Victoria!

East 2 West is looking to add a member to the team. Please forward your resume to [email protected]. Only email applications will be considered. Please don't call or show up to the shop during business hours as we want to prioritize customers over conducting interviews.

What: A mostly retail position with secondary duties that could include but are not limited to; Inventory management cleaning, social media... Etc. We're a small team where we wear many hats but it keeps things fresh and interesting!

When: employment from now to the end of the summer at 30-40h/week with the possibility to extend to a permanent full time or part time position.

How much? $20-25/h depending on skills, certification, Freediving/spearfishing experience and previous work experiences. Staff discount on equipment. Wage to be negotiated.

Please remember that only email applications will be considered.

Thanks for your time,

Fred.

Photos from East 2 West Freediving's post 03/21/2026

Thank you for reminding us it’s our 3rd birthday and making a fuss - very special - also would that we’ve been open for 3 years 🤯🎂

Cupcakes for everyone available today at (2018 Douglas street) 🎉

with the DELICIOUS home made cake 😭🌊💙

Thank you all for the support and helping us grow ! We appreciate each and everyone of yas ! Ocean people are truly the best 💙

Photos from East 2 West Freediving's post 01/21/2026

⚠️ BIG NEWS… ⚠️
We’re closing the doors at 839 Fisgard Street on January 25th, 2026 🥲💙

We’ve had so many incredible memories there, but truthfully… it’s just no longer working for us 💔

🎉 BUT ALAS YOU CAN’T RID OF US THAT EASY 🎉 We’re leveling up!

We’re very happy to announce we’re opening the doors to a much bigger space where we can finally stock more of what you love and serve you even better 🫶

📍 NEW LOCATION:
2018 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC V8T 4L1

🗓 Soft opening: Tuesday, February 3rd 🎉💙🤣

Bigger unit.
More stock.
Better experience.

Same us - just upgraded.
Thank you all for your continued support and patience during the move.

- Laurie + Fred 🫶💙

12/18/2025

Snorkellers of BC - FESTIVE COMMUNITY NIGHT + social !

What: In this special end-of-year snork talk, six of our community members will share some of their adventures from 2025, including a kayak circum-navigation of Vancouver Island, north coast snorkelling around Bella Bella and an up-close orca encounter.

Bonus: Sara’s Santa-sack size pile of door prizes to give away! Ocean art, apparel, cosmetics, dive gear and activities. Entry is completely free!

When: Friday Dec 19, 6:30pm. The presentation is followed by the opportunity to meet and mingle.

Where: The COAST Ocean Innovation Hub, 517 Herald Street, Victoria.

Parking: There is paid parking onsite, or free parking a block away (Store Street beyond Herald). If you store your bike at the racks, be aware that there have been thefts so make sure to lock the frame and wheels securely.

How much: Free, by donation (suggested $2 to help us cover our costs).

RSVP: https://luma.com/qfuz8oxo (Not matadors but let’s us get the right amount of chairs set up)

Photos from East 2 West Freediving's post 12/18/2025

⚠️ DIVER MON ART is in the building⚠️
So excited to showcase Mons’ incredible art - and I’m obsessed with how versatile these pieces are.

I have been rocking the UV buff as a wind breaker on recent boat dives (manifesting more sun haha) and it’s *chefs kiss*

Seen others wear them as hair protection too whilst scuba diving, freediving, snorkelling etc in warmer waters!

Perfect for Secret Santa, gifts for loved ones… or a well-deserved treat for yourself 🥰

Shop in store or online (link in bio) or throw

www.E2WF.ca

and check out the NEW PRODUCT section Ya filthy animals x

10/31/2025

Have a Spooktacular Halloween folks! 👻💙

10/07/2025

✨SNORKELLERS OF BC - SEA STAR NIGHT ✨

Bonus: Free draw for various seastar goodies and 2 x tickets to the SOLD OUT Ocean Film Festival Victoria showing 🎬🍿

When: Wednesday October 8, 6:30pm. The presentation is followed by the opportunity to meet and mingle.

Where: The COAST Ocean Innovation Hub, 517 Herald Street, Victoria.

What: Phil Lambert (curator emeritus of natural history at the Royal BC Museum, past president of the Victoria Natural History Society and author of Sea Stars of British Columbia, Southeast Alaska and Puget Sound) will talk to us about all things sea stars! He’ll cover species identification, habitats, feeding, reproduction and all the latest on seastar wasting disease.

Parking: There is paid parking onsite, or free parking a block away (Store Street beyond Herald). There are also bike racks right outside the door.

How much: Free / or by donation (suggested $2 to help us cover our costs).

RSVP: We have a new RSVP system to make sure we can cater to seating needs. This is not compulsory, but highly recommended and appreciated (thank you!)

https://luma.com/9hzxdmwf

10/03/2025

⚠️ New kids and woman wetsuits in stock 👀

Selling fast (getting more in a few weeks so don’t freak freak out) check out E2WF.ca for live inventory , continuously growing stock ✨💙

What else yous after ? DM us if you have any specific suggestions / ideas.

Also there is a new ‘NOTIFY ME WHEN BACK IN STOCK’ section on the website - if you use this we can see how many people are waiting and order extra if need be 😅🫶 💙

09/26/2025

⚠️Gorge Waterway Clean-Up is tomrrow ⚠️

Saturday, Sept 27
9 am - 11 am
Selkirk Green Park - 350 Waterfront Cres

This annual event brings together volunteers from across Greater Victoria, including schools, businesses, nonprofits, and youth groups, to help restore the shoreline and waters of the Selkirk Waterway.

The event will go ahead rain or shine, get involved folks !! 🥳💙

09/12/2025

Fred the Fixer 🛠️🐟
Gear busted? Upgrade dreams? Repairs, tweaks & tune-ups - East 2 West has you covered! ✨💙

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2018 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC
V8T4L1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm