Ontario

Regional Municipality of Niagara

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

Rig:  2 masted
Length:  94
Beam:  21
Hull Material:  Wood

Boat Dive
2.3NM/334T Port Dalhousie, 3.3NM/289T Port Weller

St. Catharines

Tiller Wreck

Great 2-way (almost!) drift; easy return to starting point.  -- from Bozkurt Eralp

Ricardo st. South of Collingwood St.  Put-in at the dock.

Navy Hall

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.

Chippawa Creek Leg 1

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.





Chippawa Creek Drift - Leg 2

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

Lincoln St Bridge



Free Parking and shore entrance from public dock

Welland Scuba Park

This is an old train bridge. has some interesting columns. Has shopping carts and bicycles around the bottom.

Parking is on a concrete pad across Canal Bank St. Some bring a rope to help climb down and up the bank near the bridge

Swing Bridge is also known as Welland Canal Bridge 15.

Swing Bridge

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.

Ontario St Bridge

Wreck Type:  Steamer, Side Paddle
Hull Material:  Wood

Shallow shore dive A medium walk from parking.

Confederation Wreck

From SOS website http://saveontarioshipwrecks.ca. Built 1873, wood hull 123ft long and sank 1934. One of many derelict ships purchased by the CNE, set afire and adrift circa 1934 to amuse the crowds during the depression years.The Lyman Davis lies in ~135' of water oriented with her bow pointing in a westerly direction.



Lyman Davis

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.

Tiller Wreck

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Tiller Wreck