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Canada Underwater Photo Sites (4)
Lots of stairs down to the entry point. Can be tricky in rough water. Dive site also popular with free divers
| Facts about Ansell Point It is in Canada- Ansell Point is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Easy entry and exit points. Lots of underwater structure. Good macro photo oppourtunities. Varied marine life. Commercial fishing wharf, use caution during fishing seasons.
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Small quarry, shore entry, some artificial "wrecks", like a small plane, small motorized boat, few cars. There're some small freshwater fish, like bass etc. Site used mostly for training and practicing.
| Facts about Kirkfield Quarry- It is in Canada
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 0-3 Metres 0-10 Feet.
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Wreck discovered in the 1970's. Popular shallow wreck.
| Facts about Wreck of the Marquette- It is in Canada
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
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Popular local quarry for training dives. Usually lots of divers on weekends and this affects viz. Great photo dive mid week.
| Facts about Windmill Point Quarry- It is in Canada
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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This is a great wreck dive. The first of a fleet of old Canadian navy vessels to be sunk on Canada's west coast; this vessel was sunk by the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia, December 5, 1992. It didn't go down as planned, as this wreck ended up on it's port side and slid down the underwater bank a little farther than planned. Her bow sits at about 130'+ feet, while her stern can be from 60'-80', depending on the tides. The ship is covered with anemones, nudibranchs, and there have been reports of some ling cod and octopi residing in the area. Further training is necessary if you are planning on penetrating the wreck. It can get pretty silty in there, so make sure you've got the proper training before venturing inside!!
| Facts about HMCS Chaudiere- It is in Canada
- HMCS Chaudiere is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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An easy entry (wheelchair ramp into the water unless really low tide), fresh water rinse when you get out adjacent to a campground. Go out to the marker to find the sister mermaid to the one in Grand Caymen. Always a rock fish between her fingers and sea stars on her head. Staight out from her is a barren moon like landscape with huge boot and vase sponges, each with it's own resident fish, crab or...
Instead of going to the mermaid go right and stay in 5-20 feet of water to see buffalo sculpin, moon snails and all the tiny critters that like eel grass.
Love this dive
| Facts about The Mermaid at Saltery Bay- It is in Canada
- The Mermaid at Saltery Bay is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Salvage barge lost in the 1880's while working to raise another ship.
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Tons of cloud sponge, feather stars and king crabs plus lots more. Deep dive with moderate current, live boat pick up.
| Facts about Agamemnon Channel- It is in Canada
- Agamemnon Channel is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 50+ Metres 160+ Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Nice shore dive. Lot's of octo and wolf eel dens. tons of other life.
| Facts about Tuwanek, left island- It is in Canada
- Tuwanek, left island is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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A giant bronze statue of a mermaid that was sunk to create an artificial reef.
| Facts about The Mermaid- It is in Canada
- The Mermaid is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Really cool wreck of a tugboat sitting upright. Bottoms out at 90 ft and you can see under the hull of the ship into a large octopus den. Continue down the length of the ship to see the propellor and rudder.
| Facts about Rivtow Lion- It is in Canada
- Rivtow Lion is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Really nice deep dive site with lots of cloud sponges, rockfish, decorator crabs and red fur crabs.
| Facts about Nemo's leap- It is in Canada
- Nemo's leap is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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This is an excellent dive site with tons of resident pacific octopus and wolf eels. Every dive is different, and there are many macro opportunities, like nudibranchs, tiny red octopus, hermit crabs, anemones and tons more. A must dive location if your in the area.
| Facts about Left island, Tuwanek- It is in Canada
- Left island, Tuwanek is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Location of Fathom Five National Marine Park
| Facts about Tobermory, Ontario- It is in Canada
- The typical depth is 0-50 Metres 0-160 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Popular local shore dive.
| Facts about Niagara River Mouth- It is in Canada
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 0-3 Metres 0-10 Feet.
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Lost in 1942 the Kolkhosnik was carrying war supplies destined for the port of Archangel. The official cause of the sinking is "U-boat activity" however, it is locally believed that the vessel struck Smithson Rock. The vessel was commercially salvaged for its cargo of nickel ingots, a few of which remain scattered around the wreck site. The other pieces of cargo such as tanks, barb wire, telephone cable and jeep parts had no value and were simply tossed aside by salvors. The wreck is one of the most popular among the local wreck/technical divers in Halifax. The depth (from 130 to 150 feet), water temperature and tidal conditions can make this a demanding dive. Careful planning and plan adherence are required.
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great site...marine park...look and no touching
| Facts about Whyte Clifff Park- It is in Canada
- Whyte Clifff Park is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-30 Metres 0-100 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Best cold water diving in the world.
| Facts about Port Hardy- It is in Canada
- Port Hardy is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-10 Metres 0-30 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Some of the best diving in the world according to Jacques Cousteau and I must agree. Browning pass is like a wall of color and life is everywhere. This dive site if you can handle the cold water is better than any warm water diving I have seen. Bring your drysuit.
| Facts about Port Hardy British Columbia- It is in Canada
- Port Hardy British Columbia is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 30+ Metres 100+ Feet.
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