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Diving in Ontario

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Diving notes

The boat heads to one of the destinations. Read the instructions related to each site. You must watch your (rule of thirds). The current may vary as well as visibility but under 50’ it will be clearer. The dive flag is mandatory. It is quite interesting to see an abundant wildlife on some sites.

Entry points

Note: directions are accurate as possible, it is recommended to dive with someone you knows the site. All the shipwrecks marked 1 are along the arrow headed line on the diagram.

Site   Depth   Characteristics  Weather To display on Google map, click on .  1- Catherine 60′  Located between Alexandria Bay, Sunken Rock and the Sunken Rock Shoal.  2- Islander 15-60′  On the shoreline of Alexandria Bay North of the hospital. Park in front the pavillion in the town parking lot. Gear up and walk across the East end of the pavillion down to the dock. The wreck is located 100-150’ downstream.  3- Roy A. Jodrey 150-242′  Off the Coast Gard station on the South shoreline of Wellesley Island. A technical dive with strong currents.  4- Marisposa ?  Informations to come.  5- Klotowah ?  Informations to come.  6- John Parsons ?  Informations to come.  7- Pioneer ?  Informations to come.  8- F.M. Lamb ?  Informations to come.  9- Damino ?  Informations to come. 10- Ringleader ?  Informations to come. 11- Barcelona ?  Informations to come. 12- Roosevelt ?  Informations to come. 13- Sky Lark ?  Informations to come. 14- City of Toledo ?  Informations to come. 15- Powhattan ?  Informations to come. 16- Sara Potter ?  Informations to come. 17- Winona ?  Informations to come. 18- Say When ?  Informations to come.

Road directions

Approximative travel time : 3:30 hrs From highway 401, watch and take exit 675 leading to Thousand Islands Parkway - Promenade des Milles Îles. Follow the road for about 2 km. Follow the directions for Mallorytown Landing and then turn on your left when arrived. Park your vehicule in the parking of Park Canada (there is a fee). If there is not more place to launch your boat or if you took arrangements with a dive operator located at Rockport, continue the road until there. Alternative route. From highway 401, watch and take exit 661 leading to the State of New-York, USA, heading South. After few kilometers, you will have to cross the Canadian - US borders. It is recommended but not mandatory to registrer your equipment with the Canadian custom officier before crossing the border. This way while coming back you may have less trouble since your equipment will appear on the registration slip you then will have. To the American border officer you will have to answer any question he might ask about journey (have your passport). Once you’re done, follow the road now 81 toward Collins Landing. Then turn left on road 12 heading West toward Alexandria Bay. More informations are to come... Do you know... If you dive on an american wreck located on US territory coming from Canada by boat, you must first pass by the US customs located on Heart Island. Also, if you dive on wrecks located on Canadian territory coming from USA, you must pass by the Canadian Customs located at Rockport. On your return way, you must pass by the customs of the departure country. For more details consult the rules.

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