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Diving in Ontario

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Diving notes

It is important to take good reference point with the compass before diving and bring a lamp. The visibility is sometime poor. The return has to be done in the right direction! The essential thing to remember is if you go against the current, the exit is on your right while with the current, the exit is on your left. The dive is done by boat. From the East point shore of the Morrison Island, the dive starts. You dive the lock with the current and ends by coming back against the current. On the East side at the lock’s exit, there is a underwater bassin (where the ships get to wait when the lock was operating) where a small whirl pool current may be present. The visibility might then be reduced. In case of difficuties, you have to let you drift while ascending in the North-West direction in order to reach the small island (little dot North-East of the point Morrison). Source: Robert Wood website On the picture, you can see the green marks indicating the Morrison Island East point, the small island and the Ferran’s Park. The whole is now submerged including the lock. Note: directions are accurate as possible. It is recommended to go with someone who knows the site.

Entry points

Note: directions are accurate as possible. It is recommended to go with someone who knows the site.

Site   Depth   Characteristics  Weather To display on Google map, click on . Lock 22  55-60′    N44 58.460 W75 0.0 The descent is done following a perpendicular line to the shore of the Morrison Island. Depending on the topography, the current may get stronger than at lock 21. Visibility can be be greatly reduced.

Road directions

Approximative travel time : 1:45 hr From highway 401, take exit 778 toward Long Sault. Take the South direction on Moulinette Road up to road 2 (also known as King’s Highway). Turn right on road 2 heading West and follow up to Ferran Park. Alternative route. From highway 401, take exit 758 toward Morrisburg. Take the South direction up to road 2 (also known as King’s Highway). Turn left and follow up to Ferran Park. To get to Lock 22 You can also launch your boat from the ramp for a reasonable fee (16$ CAN in 2006). Carry your gear to the boat.

Diver’s services

Services   Address        Phone        Description  Ferran's Park 14704, County Road 2, Ingleside 613 537-8600 boat ramp, parking

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