Plongée à Tobermory — Canada

Tobermory's Fathom Five National Marine Park contains 22 shipwrecks in Georgian Bay's crystal-clear freshwater — the cold preserves them beautifully. The Sweepstakes and City of Grand Rapids are accessible even for snorkelers via glass-bottom boat, while deeper wrecks like the Arabia challenge advanced divers.

Score
49.1
Visibilité
5–15m
Température
4–20°C
Meilleurs mois
June, July, August
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Tobermory
CanadaNorth America
49.1

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45.2541°N

-81.6645°E

Tobermory's Fathom Five National Marine Park contains 22 shipwrecks in Georgian Bay's crystal-clear freshwater — the cold preserves them beautifully. The Sweepstakes and City of Grand Rapids are accessible even for snorkelers via glass-bottom boat, while deeper wrecks like the Arabia challenge advanced divers.

Canada's Freshwater Wreck Diving Capital

Visibility5–15 m
Temperature4–20°C
Max Depth24 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$60
Best MonthsJune, July, August, September
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score breakdown

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ML40.0CH27.0VIS53.0SV40.0TMP32.0DA51.0OP73.0TS60.0GT48.0VAL63.0CRD59.0SP54.0

Marine Life

40.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
64
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
82
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
40
Marine life diversity
40.0
Coral & reef health
27.0
Visibility & conditions
53.0
Dive site variety
40.0
Water temperature
32.0
Depth & access
51.0
Operator quality
73.0
Topside experience
60.0
Getting there
48.0
Value & cost
63.0
Crowding
59.0
Social proof
54.0

Dive types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

glass-bottom boat over shipwrecksBruce Peninsula National Park hikingGrotto swimmingFlowerpot Island boat tourChi-Cheemaun ferry ride

Nearby cultural sites

  • Fathom Five National Marine Park
  • Bruce Peninsula National Park
  • Big Tub Harbour Lighthouse

Non-diver score

6/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — Toronto General Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital5 km

Small hospital in Tobermory; chamber in Toronto (4 hrs); air ambulance available; freshwater wreck diving

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top operators

Divers Den

PADI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX

G&S Watersports

PADI

4.6
140 reviewsNITROX
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