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

SCORE

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

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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

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