Ontario

Bruce County

Diving in British Columbia is some of the finest in the world. From the shores of Vancouver, North to the Sunshine coast, and then to the inlets of Vancouver Island, there are phenomenal opportunities to view sea life and explore the underwater terrain. Local operators offer their guidance, expertise and advice; rely on their knowledge and understanding of their region. Explore the variety of dive locations and dive safely!

Canada

137 feet long 2-masted schooner shipwreck. Sunk November, 1883.



China is also known as China Reef.

Tobermory

China

This two-masted schooner was damaged off Cove Island and then towed to Big Tub Harbour where it sank in September 1885. The hull of the vessel is still intact with the windlass and a portion of the bow rail still in place. For both conservation and safety reasons no penetration of the wreck is permitted. One of the most popular wrecks in the park, it is visited by divers, snorkellers and tour boat passengers.



Sweepstakes

The City of Grand Rapids was an elegant passenger steamer until it burned and sank in October 1907. Its charred remains now lie in shallow water about 100 feet from the wreck of the Sweepstakes. This site is suitable for both divers and snorkelers.

Alt GPS N45°15.500' W81°40.700'

City of Grand Rapids

Big Tub Lighthouse Point

Wooden Steamer, the Wetmore, sank in a storm in Nov 29 1901.

The wetmore sank pulling two barges, the James C King and the Brurnette.  The Burnette was salvaged a but the King lies just wet of the Wetmore in 22 - 93 ft of water.

The wetmore outstanding features are it huge boiler and the rudder and Anchor. This is a great Novice dive and Snorkeling trips can be arranged in Tobermory.

Tobermory Ontario Canada. Boat access from Fathom Five National Underwater Park

W.L. Wetmore

Vessel was wrecked during a storm in October, 1889. The bow portion, including the bowsprit can be found at the deeper depths and the anchors are located about 100 feet east of the main wreckage. Because of depth, this site is recommended to divers with advanced levels of experience only.

Build: Schooner
Length: 139' 5"
Built: 1863 - Cleveland, Ohio
Sunk: October 6, 1889
Loss of Life: 1 (Captain)
Orientation: Steep Incline

Russel Island, Tobermory.

Alt GPS: N45°16.133' W81°41.833'

Philo Scoville

This is a large wooden-stocked iron anchor.

At the end of the road 6. Approx. 150 feet from the road end.

The Anchor is also known as The Gap.

The Anchor

The KING was wrecked while under tow by the WETMORE in November, 1901. The second barge on tow, the BRUNETTE, was later salvaged. This site is good for advanced levels of experience. It is not recommended for novices or trainees.

Build: Schooner - Barge
Length: 181' 6"
Built: 1867 - East Saginaw, Michigan
Sunk: November 29, 1901
Loss of Life: 0 
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Orientation: Steep Incline

Russel Island, Tobermory.

Alt GPS: N45°16.068' W81°42.545'

James C. King

138 ton schooner shipwreck. Sunk October, 1871



Cascaden

Wour small steam tugs: Alice G, Robert K, John & Alex and an unidentified tug. Sunk between 1905 and 1927.

At the end of Earl St

The Tugs

Fathom Five offers some of the best freshwater diving opportunities in the world. Clear, clean water, submerged geological formations (cliffs, caves, overhangs) and more than 20 historical shipwrecks offer a variety of underwater experiences. Everyone, from the novice snorkeler to the most advanced diving enthusiast, can find lots to explore and enjoy within the park.<br>From Tara Harpur at the park: We do have some excellent shore diving in the area of Fathom Five National
Marine Park. The only sites that are shore accessible are sites 3, 4, 5 and 23 (The Lighthouse, The Anchor, The Tugs and the Little Cove). The other sites are not shore accessible due to various issues - private property, etc. If you have any questions please let us know!

Fathom Five National Marine, Park P.O. Box 189 ,Tobermory, Ontario, Canada ,N0H 2R0, Administration: Phone: (519) 596-2233 Fax: (519) 596-2298, Diver Registration: Phone: (519) 596-2503 Fax: (519) 596-2552

China

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at China