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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Ontario
Ready to check out the best sites in Ontario for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 107 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Ontario to suit your needs.
#1 - St. Lawrence River
Ontario, Canada
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(7)
We have some of the best fresh water wreck diving in the world and we want to share that with everyone! Michael and Debra of Diversparadise.net
#2 - The Lighthouse
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(3)
This is an excellent shore dive located in the Scuba Diving capital of Canada. Access is relatively easy for both entry and exit. This site boasts unique large rock formations and depths ranging from 30 feet to 90+ for the experienced diver. Visibility can be pretty good at 30 to 50 feet but can vary due to this location being very exposed to ferry currents and weather. Temperatures can range from 40+ in May/June to 60-70 in August. All in all, an A+ dive spot. Very close to all amenities with 2 reputable dive shops located in Tobermory.
Tobermory, Ontario, Canada
#3 - Fathom Five National Park of Canada
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(3)
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.
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
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
#4 - Innerkip Quarry
Ontario, Canada
beginner
(8)
Cessna, bus! -- from B.E.
Off H'401 exit 250, about 10k west from there. Put-in at the shore.
Innerkip Quarry is also known as Trout Lake.
#5 - Ceder Hill
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(1)
This is an excellent dive spot for a shore dive. It is located on Georgian Bay approximately 10 minutes east of Wiarton along Colpoys Bay (approximately 50 minutes south of Tobermory). Gearing up is made easy with a covered area and picnic tables located about 30 feet from the water. Access to the water is a rocky beach but easy none the less. Visibility varies to water conditions but usually varies from 20 feet to 55 feet. Water temperatures can range from 40+ degrees in early May to 70+ degrees in August. This location boasts many little "n-sunken"reasures to view at depths ranging from 20 feet to 80+ feet. The deepest I have traveled here is 103 feet but it kept going gradually. Occasionally you do have a moderate current to deal with, so if your dive is planned right, you can enjoy a nice drift dive back to your entry/exit point. Speaking from experience, WATCH OUT FOR BOATS!!! They seem to forget how close you can come to a dive flag (a MUST) in this area for some reason. All in all, this site is an excellent spot for the novice or advanced diver.
Wiarton, Ontario, Canada
#6 - Alexandria
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(1)
From SOS website http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca.
Built Year:1866
Built Location:Montreal, Quebec
Built By:Auguste Cantin
Wreck Type:Steam, Passenger
Rig:Side wheel
Length:162
Beam:25
Draft:8
Tonnage:350
Sank:1915
Bound from Port Hope to Toronto on August 3, 1915 she grounded during severe weather and eventually broke up.
#7 - Conestoga
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(2)
On the St Laurence River
From the 401 exit at Cardinal and head South to the River. At the river turn right. Find the dirt road behind the building. You will be able to see the parts of the wreck out of the water.
#8 - Monarch
Ontario, Canada
beginner
(2)
The Monarch (St. Clair River) is a 60 foot, wooden hulled, steam powered tug that sank in 1939. The Monarch is on her starboard side facing up river. Access into the main cabin allows you to get out of the current. The boilers and winches can be seen on the aft deck. Visibility can be up to 70 feet, if the wind has been from the south for a week or more. If there is a stiff north wind blowing, go somewhere else. This is an advanced dive due to the strong currents in the river and the freighter traffic overhead. Don't even think about trying to bring a float & flag with you. Head back when you are down to half of your air.
Located just south of the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia, Ontario. Entry point is by the large stanchion post about 300 yards south of the bridge. The local dive club maintains a cable that leads out to the wreck. The site can also be reached by diving on The Barge and drifting down river (see The Barge site).
#9 - The Rothesay
Ontario, Canada
beginner
(3)
The Rothesay is a 19th Century wooden side wheeler (193' x 28.8' x 7.9') and was launched in St. John, N.B. on Feb. 2, 1868. Initially she sailed between Fredricton and St. John but was later relocated to serve on the St. Lawrence River. She was carrying passengers between Brockville and Montreal when, on Sept. 12, 1889, she collided with the tug Myra and sank at her present location. Although no-one was lost from the Rothesay two crewmen on the tug were killed. In 1901 members of the Royal Military College in Kingston blew up the wreck amidships in a munitions exercise. The Rothesay was rediscovered on Sept. 25, 1964 by the Underwater Society of Ottawa and remains a very popular dive site. Bring a light to see into the chain locker and hold. Prepare for a 1 to 2 knot current along the surface. there is hardly any current at depth. Shore buoy marks the start of a 300 ft. line out to the wreck along the bottom. Follow the line, you arrive at the smoke stack. Upperwork lies at about 20 feet, maximum depth is 30 feet. Best visibility is early and late in the dive season, and varies from 5 to 10 feet. As with all Marine Historical Sites in Ontario, the Rothesay is property of The Province of Ontario and removal of any material is illegal.
The Rothesay, is located in the St. Lawrence River, west of Prescott. It is accessible both by land and by boat. Follow Highway 401 and take the Highway 18 Exit (#716) to Prescott. Turn west on King St. W (Highway 2) and follow for 1.75 Km until you reach Riverview Heights. There you will see a Historic Marker along the south side of the road commemorating Justus Sherwood. The adjoining grass strip can accommodate about a dozen cars. From the embankment you will see a buoy approximately 300 ft out, marking the actual wreck and a jug closer in that is the beginning of the line.
#11 - Gulliver's Lake
Ontario, Canada
beginner
(6)
There is a fountain in the middle of the lake ;) There are other items of interest submerged in the lake but I did not have time to investigate since I was with a group getting trained.
Gulliver's Lake RV Resort & Campground approximately 30 minutes NW of downtown Hamilton ON Canada. This is a good location for seasoned and novice divers alike. Many diving schools come here for training and diving. As host of the 2002 Provincial Triathalon, Gulliver's Lake is also a popular training spot for local triathletes. Dive access is walk-in from the shore. Drop off is within a few feet of the shore. There are various submerged platforms @ 15+ feet for practicing skills (e.g., mask clearing and neutral buoyancy). The fine silt/mud bottom can make for poor visibility and sometimes algae also reduces visibility. I saw some small mouth bass from the shore but no fish while diving (Sep 2018).
#12 - Chippawa Creek
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(3)
Lovely drift dive! -- from Bozkurt Eralp
****** WARNING *****
There have recently been two deaths from diving in this area. You may view the 2007 incident report published by the Ontario Underwater Council in our Links section below. We strongly recommend not diving this site until more is known about the causes of the accident.
****** WARNING *****
There have recently been two deaths from diving in this area. You may view the 2007 incident report published by the Ontario Underwater Council in our Links section below. We strongly recommend not diving this site until more is known about the causes of the accident.
#13 - Fort Erie
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(3)
There's some fun drift diving on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, going from Fort Erie downstream towards Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parkway (a nice two lane road that goes along the river) has lots of places to park and access the water. You'll need a diver down flag, because there's boat traffic. Stay in about 20-25 feet of water to avoid the current that can sweep you around to the New York side (passport needed and the Coast Guard will be really irritated). Viz is about 10 feet, current is relentless...If you get really lucky, you may find old bottles, golf balls, or perhaps relics from the War of 1812 to snatch up before you're dragged downstream...You'll need a tracker car as the current will take you a few miles (oh, yeah, stop before you get to the Falls! If you put in at Fort Erie, you'll run out of air before you get that far). A fun, local dive. Thanks for the great web site!
#14 - The Conestoga
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(1)
The steamer Conestoga was built by Quale & Son of Cleveland for Anchor Line and launched July 6, 1878. A considerable amount of money, technical design and skill went into construction,, as evidenced by the description in the Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer on July 8, 1878: "Fitted out in all proportions with a care to strength, durability and beauty ... it is estimated that her cost will be near $90,000.00. Two hundred fifty-two feet long, sixteen feet deep with a gross tonnage of 1,226, Consetoga was powered by a steeple compound engine capable of a speed of 8 knots. The upper portion of the steeple engine protrudes above the river, marking the site. She sank on May 22, 1922 outside Lock 28 of the Old Gallop Canal, one mile east of Cardinal, Ontario. A fire broke out in the engine room while awaiting passage at the lock. The ship was flushed from the Lock and allowed to ground and sink in her present position. Loss was estimated at $200,000.00. She was carrying 30,000 bushels of wheat, much of which was salvaged.
From Ottawa, take River Road South to the intersection of Regional Road No. 22 (Shanley Road). Follow Road No. 22 south to Cardinal. Continue straight toward the river, follow the road past the Legion out onto the dirt road on the causeway approximately 1 km. You will see the engine protruding from the water. There is a parking area. Food and lodging can be found in Cardinal. Although the wooden portions of the Conestoga are still in good condition, the upper areas are badly ice damaged and all metal is rusted and deteriorating. Conestoga has suffered greatly from looting and wreck-stripping by sport divers. One blade of the 14-foot propeller was broken off by an exploding dynamite charge during an unsuccessful salvage attempt.
#15 - Lake Street Wreck
Ontario, Canada
Unrated
(1)
-- from Bozkurt Eralp
Port Dalhousie, bit of a swim out. Put-in at the shore.
#16 - Navy Hall
Ontario, Canada
beginner
(2)
Great 2-way (almost!) drift; easy return to starting point. -- from Bozkurt Eralp
Ricardo st. South of Collingwood St. Put-in at the dock.
#17 - Munson Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Temperatures at depth rarely exceed 50 F. It can be quite dark even on sunny days and occassionally there is a current but rarely greater than 1 kt.
#18 - Sligo Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
Sligo Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#19 - Dave's Bay
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Popular area for diver open water check-outs. Look for geological formations such as pitting, glacial erratics and bedrock layering. Limited parking.
Cautions: Large rocks on beach can cause a slip hazard, exercise care entering and exiting the water
Dave's Bay is also known as Little Cove.
#20 - City of Sheboygan
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
FANTASTIC, in-tact wooden schooner. Mast is still upright. Buoy maintaintained by POW/Kingston.
Kingston, ON
City of Sheboygan is also known as City of Sheboygan Wreck.
#21 - Julia B. Merrill
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
From SOS website http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca. Julia B. Merrill was a 3 masted wood hull schooner built in 1872 in Wenona, MI by FA Carpenter at a length of 128' beam 26' draft 8'. Purposely set ablaze as entertainment for the summer time crowd at Sunnyside Park on July 1, 1931
#22 - Annie Falconer Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
http://www.northerntechdiver.com/wrecks/annief/annie.php
#23 - Charles P. Minch
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Three Masted Schooner located on the east side of Cove Island, Tobermory, Ontario, Canada.
Length: 154' 7"
Built: 1867 - Vermillion, Ohio
Sunk: October 26, 1898
Level: Novice - Intermediate
Orientation: On an incline
#25 - Glendora
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
From SOS website http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca.
Length:314'
Sank Year:1925
Hull Material:Wood
The ship was stripped of her machinery and scuttled.
#26 - Philo Scoville
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
intermediate
(0)
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'
#27 - Raleigh Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
(0)
Raleigh Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#28 - Wolf Islander II Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
Easy access to swim through this historical ferry. Features misc items on the deck: bicycle, phone booth, etc.
Kingston, ON. Boat only
Wolf Islander II Wreck is also known as Wolf Islander II.
#29 - Lincoln St Bridge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
This dive site has the remains of the former Lincoln St Bridge, Some large cogs and posts. Also in the area area number of bicycles and shopping carts, even a wheel chair.
Park and enter the water near the Skate Park
#30 - The Juno Shipwreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
(0)
Access by boat or shore. From shore; park east of bridge on Cove Road. on the South-East side of bridge there is a small foot path. Follow the path to the shore.
The Juno Shipwreck is also known as The Juno.
#31 - Wawinet Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Wawinet Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#32 - The Henry C. Daryaw
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
(0)
STRONG CURRENT throughout this dive.
The Darya is a 219 ft steel freighter that struck a nearby shoal on November 20th, 1941, carrying a load of coal, which is found in relative abundance nearby. The gash she suffered was too great and down she went with the loss of one crew member. She landed on the bottom inverted with bow upstream and is literally against a canyon wall to starboard with a mere ten feet separating them in spots.
Hand over hand it down the line to the props to save your legs for later or, if you're with an experienced charter skipper you can drift onto the wreck from upstream.
If you drift it and want easy recovery, grab the line at the props and make your way to the surface marker.
If you take the line descent, once at the props, you have two choices. Head left down a secondary line and move to the cargo area and duck under and in to have a rest and explore this vast space. Check out the gash that sank her and if you're properly wreck trained, penetration here can be rewarding. The options are towards the bow, there is a hatch to get into the bow spaces ( well lit by port holes) but depending on your size, you may need to doff your gear to squeeze through. The other place to gain entry is via a doorway with inverted stairs, at the aft end of the cargo space, starboard side. Tie your line off on the stairs. You can turn right, go a short distance and then jog left to an electrical room or duck down a deck and emerge between machinery on the starboard side of the wreck. Alternatively, if you're not a mud puppy, you can instead go straight ahead from the doorway and down a corridor that's about 5 feet high and 40 or so feet long. At the end, drop down a stairwell and either exit under the stern ( very low here) or continue down the stairwell to the engine room. CAUTION: Even the best divers will stir something up here. It WILL silt out on you so get your look at the machinery while you can and never lose touch with your line. This wreck has claimed at least one VERY experienced diver in this area of the ship.
Heading outside the wreck from the cargo bay and closest to the bow, swim, grab/haul to the bow and spiderman up to the top (bottom :))and get ready for the flying experience of your life. The current will whisk you almost dead centre down the hull. Grab the prop line or duck under the stern at the end. Personally, I'm usually too pooped to duck under as it will require some effort.
If you chose to explore under the stern ( in the lee) from your descent from the props, there is a hatchway leading up and into the corridor and stairwell I mentioned earlier.
The fish here almost always tend to be Walleye and are in abundance between the wreck and the canyon wall.
By boat: The wreck is marked with a buoy.
#33 - Lake Wolsley
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
Lake Wolsley is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#34 - The Niagara II
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
intermediate
(0)
The Niagara II was built in 1930 as a 182 foot steel freighter and later in life, converted to a sand sucker. She was purchased in 1998 and purposefully sunk by the Tobermory Maritime Association the following year after having been thoroughly cleaned in preparation of sinking as a dive site. There are a few videos circulating on the internet showing the actual event. She lies just outside of Fathom Five Marine Park boundaries and to dive her, requires a separate tag available at the Diver Information Centre in Tobermory. She lies upright with an descent line attached to a surface buoy, running to just aft and below the wheel house.
This is NOT a one dive affair. She's big and there are a ton of places to explore. Swim throughs abound and also penetration areas. This wreck was prepared for sinking by divers and as such is EXTREMELY diver friendly for all levels of diver. Just keep your dive to your experience and certification level. She lies at a bow down angle, so if you're planning on visiting the machinery at the bow, plan on a dive to 100 feet. You can drop to the mud in front for a good look at 130.
By boat, usually via a charter from Tobermory.
#35 - Wexford Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Wexford Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#36 - Tobermory HBC
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
This is the Hyperbaric Facility. You can pre-arrange chamber dives.
Warning do not dive for 24 hours before your chamber dive.
Tobermory HBC is also known as Tobermory Medical Clinic.
#37 - Lottie Wolf Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Lottie Wolf Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#38 - Logging Barge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
It is a small logging barge that was used back in the logging days on Lower Mazinaw Lake.
It washed over the dams in a storm and now rests in Little Marble Lake.
This wreck is accessed from shore. There is a short surface swim to the jug marking its location on the surface.
Best access to this wreck is from the campground.
Logging Barge is also known as Shipwreck at Bon Echo Family Campground.
#39 - Chippawa Creek Drift - Leg 2
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
Dive Time: 60 - 70 Minutes
Cautions: Boat Traffic, Current, Sunken Cars
This location, if used as a dive site, has inherent hazards!!
The water flow - current direction, current speed and water levels are all subject to change - at any time - without warning!.
Always contact a local dive store prior to diving this site to see if there are any known changes expected to the water flow in the Chippawa Creek / Welland River.
This is no guarantee that the creek is safe for diving.
The Chippawa Creek originally ran in the opposite direction. Dredging during the building of the Welland Canal and Ontario Hydro hydroelectric projects reversed the flow of the creek.
Swim across river to start the dive. Approximately, 30 minutes into the dive you will come across some sunken cars.
Be sure to check current direction, you should be moving away from the entry point in a southerly direction. If you are moving towards the Niagara River GET OUT IMMEDIATELY.
The dive will last 60 - 75 minutes depending on current, and length of time spent at sunken car site.
Easy shore access from public boat launch.
#40 - Specular Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
(0)
Specular Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#41 - Katie Eccles Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Katie Eccles Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#42 - Michigan
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
Michigan is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#44 - Lycoming Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
(0)
Lycoming Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#45 - Confederation Wreck
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
Wreck Type: Steamer, Side Paddle
Hull Material: Wood
Shallow shore dive A medium walk from parking.
#46 - Stacked Hulls
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
This location has been nicknamed The Stacked hulls, Primarily due to the fact that there are 2 hulls here, one on top of the other in piggyback fashion. The wrecks are classified as unknown. But it is believed that these wrecks were part of the Kingston harbors cleanup that occurred around the years of 1925. The anchor park was created by local divers finding lost anchors and transporting them to this location. As more anchors are found this site will expand.
This location is a good spot to dive when the waters are too rough to travel by boat out onto the lake.
From shore, it is recommended that you have a minimum of 160 cubic feet of air to travel the full distance. There is a line pinned on the bottom that leaves from the west side of the beach, at Portsmouth Olympic Harbor. The line is attached to an old pipeline. Follow the pipeline south-west out approximately 200 feet from shore. The line will be on the left side of you and will take you to an anchor park, that is in approximately in 15 feet of water.
Once you reach the 3500-pound marine stock anchor the line will lead you in a southbound direction. The travel time, one way from here is approximately 15 minutes.
#48 - Tasmania Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
(0)
Tasmania Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#50 - The Anchor
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
intermediate
(0)
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.
#51 - North Wind Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
advanced
(0)
North Wind Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#52 - Caroline Rose
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
The Caroline Rose was towed to Driftwood Cove on the Georgian Bay shore by a group of sport divers and sank as a dive site in late August, 1990. This ship is reported to be one of the three ships pictured on the back of the Canadian $100 bill.
Build: Wooden Schooner
Length: 132'
Built: 1940
Sunk: 1990
Orientation: Flattened
Tobermory, Outside Fathom Five Park
#55 - W.L. Wetmore
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
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
#56 - George A. Marsh Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
http://www.saveontarioshipwrecks.on.ca/Diverguides/dguide9.html
#57 - Comet
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Paddle wheels on this wreck still stick up 25' or more. Various items still on-site; boiler, collapsed deck, etc.
2 miles off Simcoe Island, Lake Ontario, Canada
Comet is also known as Comet Paddlewheel.
#58 - The Tugs
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
(0)
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
#59 - Kinghorn
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Kinghorn is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#60 - Green River
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
The Green River is a nice little spot to dive. Between the two bridges are a myriad of things to look at. Including old radios, and bottles to a broken in to safe! It's a shallow and easy going dive, though the swim back upstream can be a bit tiring.
You can just enter the river from the river bank.
#61 - Cornwall
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Cornwall was first named "Kingston" in 1855. She experienced several name and configuration changes in her career from a floating passenger palace in her early days as Kingston to a wrecking tug known as Cornwall. Every name change was a result of a major fire or other accident.
As the Kingston, she burned almost to the waterline in 1872 and was rebuilt and renamed Bavarian. She then burned again a year later and was rebuilt and renamed Algerian. She burned again in 1905 and upon that rebuilt she acquired her final name. She worked into late 1920's and then anguished at the dock for almost a decade before being towed to a ship's graveyard and dynamited. Despite the fact that she was scuttled, the paddlewheels survived as did major pieces of the wreck.
The most prominent feature of this wreck is of course the paddlewheels. These are of different construction that Comet's - they are smaller and the paddles are set on an angle. The boilers are also a key feature.
Lake Ontario , Kingston Amherst graveyard, off the East side of Amherst Island.
Cornwall is also known as Kingston.
#62 - Big Bay Point
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
Cautions: Fisherman on Pier, Boat Traffic - always use Dive Flag Float and minimize time in shallow water.
#64 - Ivy Lea Campground Beach
Canada, Ontario
beginner
(0)
Ivy Lea Campground Beach is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#65 - Tiller Wreck
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Rig: 2 masted
Length: 94
Beam: 21
Hull Material: Wood
Boat Dive
2.3NM/334T Port Dalhousie, 3.3NM/289T Port Weller
#66 - Power House
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
(0)
Power House is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#67 - Ontario St Bridge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
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This the site of an old bridge there are 2 large gears there and some columns.
Park in the dog park area and walk down the path on the left side of the small tree. There is a small area to get your tank and fins on.
Ontario St Bridge is also known as Welland Scuba Park Site 2.
#69 - Sweepstakes
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
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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.
#70 - Cecil J. Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
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Cecil J. Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#71 - James C. King
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
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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'
#72 - International Train Bridge
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
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Drift down the Niagara Parkway exiting at the Frenchman's creek in a parking area with a brown shed 2.3 KM's East downstream of the river ending at 1283 Niagara Parkway.
Divers Enter at Niagara Parkway & 12-15 Jarvis St. (you'll see a parking area on the river)
#73 - Chippawa Creek Leg 1
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
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This location, if used as a dive site, has inherent hazards!!
The water flow - current direction, current speed and water levels are all subject to change - at any time - without warning!.
Under no circumstances should you be entering the water in the Niagara River or on the Niagara River side of the Weightman Bridge (Portage Road).
Always contact a local dive store prior to diving this site to see if there are any known changes expected to the water flow in the Chippawa Creek / Welland River.
This is no guarantee that the creek is safe for diving.
The Chippawa Creek originally ran in the opposite direction. Dredging during the building of the Welland Canal and Ontario Hydro hydroelectric projects reversed the flow of the creek.
Enter water under Weightman Bridge (Portage Road) (on the South side), and swim to the middle of the river.
Be sure to check current direction, you should be moving away from the bridge in a southerly direction. If you are moving towards the Niagara River GET OUT IMMEDIATELY.
Dive 1 Exit Point is approximately 30 minutes down river. When exiting, avoid the boat ramp - it is signed "NO SCUBA DIVING" - use the grass past the ramp.
Shore entry across from Tim Horton's on Front St and Portage Rd in Chippawa
Chippawa Creek Leg 1 is also known as Chippawa Creek Tim Horton's.
#74 - Mapledawn Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
intermediate
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Mapledawn Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#75 - Marquette Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
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Interesting sailing vessel lying upright on the bottom. Built in 1856 she sank in 1867 while anchored in the lee of Hope Island while undergoing repairs. Decks have collapsed other than the remains at the bow where an anchor windlass is located with chain leading over the bow to one of two anchors set in the bottom. The centre board casing is intact and upright amidships. The stern has more or less simply vanished with the wreck's hull abruptly ending and a small debris field left. On my last visit, the starboard side had sanded up to within 8 feet or so of the rail which must put enormous pressure on that side of the hull, acting almost like a retaining wall. The Port side being sand free to almost the keel.
#76 - The Arabia
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
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A three masted Barque built in 1853. Lying upright. Stern section collapsed with wheel house over the side. From mid ships toward bow, wreck condition improves. Bow has windlass and both anchors in place. Many dead eyes on rails. Bowsprit largely intact with chain rigging still there. In good vis ( it varies) an excellent photo op from forward and below the bowsprit but be careful of depth and slight current. Two buoys, one leading midships to a concrete anchor and a line leading to the rail, the other buoy aft, leading to a concrete anchor with a line to a fallen mast that takes you to the wreck. This is a cold water dive even in mid to late summer. Expect temps below 46 F and a thermocline or two.
By Boat, off Echo Island.
The Arabia is also known as Arabia.
#77 - Centeen Park
Canada, Ontario
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Centeen Park is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#78 - Ash Island Barge
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
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Ash Island Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#79 - Frontenac Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
beginner
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http://www.northerntechdiver.com/wrecks/frontenac/frontenac.php
#80 - George Worthington Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
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George Worthington Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#81 - P. B. Locke
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
intermediate
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From SOS website http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca/.
Built Year:1873
Built Location:Toledo, Ohio, USA
Built By:Bailey Brothers
Wreck Type:3-masted wooden centreboard schooner
Length:136'
Beam:26'
Draft:11'
Tonnage:Gross 344, Net 305
Converted to a barge, hauling stone, sank in a storm, October 1912 All 10 aboard survived.
#82 - The Caves
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
beginner
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The Caves are actually caverns, with passages leading from Georgian Bay into a large grotto.
Cautions: Overhead environment, people jumping/diving into water from cliffs/grotto.
Tobermory, Outside Fathom Five Park
#83 - The Forest City
Canada, Ontario, Lake Huron
intermediate