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We are here on a 10-day adventure that will take us snorkeling with whales, diving on World War II wrecks, hiking along the East Coast Trail and canoeing and fishing in the Terra Nova National park.
The saying “good things come in small packages” definitely applies to those destinations renowned for macro diving. Here are 10 places that pay off big time when it comes to spotting tiny marine life.
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On Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula, tourists come for the wining and dining, but fall for the diving.
The Waome sunk in October of 1934 in about 70' feet of Lake Muskoka water during an intense storm.
Advanced certification recommended as the visibility is low (10-15'). Some wreck penetration viable.
Warm, clear water due to the geographical location of Brockville in the St. Lawrence at the mouth of Lake Ontario. A 6mm will suffice mid-summer when temperatures can get upto 75 farenheit.
Popular Brockville area wrecks include the Muscallonge, Conestoga, Henry Daryaw, and the Lillie Parsons.
Brockville is located roughly between ...
Popular with local dive schools for training purposes.
The quarry includes a sunken plane, speedboat, and other treasures.
Water temperature is normally warmer at Kirkfield (70s) due to the small area of the quarry.
Small entry fee does apply.
The town is known as the "fresh water SCUBA diving capital of the world", because of the numerous shipwrecks that lie in the surrounding waters, especially in Fathom Five National Marine Park. Popular wrecks include the Niagara II, Sweepstakes, Wetmore, James C King, Arabia, and Forest City.
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