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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

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



Julia B. Merrill

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.

Sligo 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

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.



Alexandria

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

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

Tiller Wreck

Wreck Type:  Steamer, Side Paddle
Hull Material:  Wood

Shallow shore dive A medium walk from parking.

Confederation 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

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).

Gulliver's Lake



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.

The Juno Shipwreck

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.





Julia B. Merrill

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Julia B. Merrill