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Diving in Ontario
- Point Pleasant
Dive site characteristicsDiving notes
Types 
Conditions 
Services 
Planning 
Entry points
Note: the page is under construction. For the time being, information is approximate.
Except for some few exceptions, most of the wrecks in the area are in deep waters. Divers have to use the services of a charter. A charter might do on average 2 to 3 excursions per day, according to the requests, the last one is usually for a night dive. The service costs can vary from 50$ up to 80$ for two dives (for more details please consult the "Divers services" down below). You have to make a reservation for your dives and sign a waiver.
For the dives on remote sites away from the Point Pleasant area, it is largely known that South-Westerly winds arrive every afternoon and can carry waves of more than 6ft high. Dive on remote sites is a morning activity with a very early departure, boat usually leaves at around 8 o’clock (please get informed).
For most of the dives, departures are done from the quay indicated by the charter (ask for the rendez-vous as well as the parking localization). The travel duration for a dive is about 4 hours, but can vary according to distance and weather conditions. Think to bring a quick lunch, water and a sun screen (ask your charter). For the localization of sites, most of the popular dive sites are marked with a buoy.
The dive is done by a descent and an ascent along the anchor line. There is no current (except on some sites, like on the Wolf Islander II site where it is nearly non detectable).
Water temperature is around 60°F. For most of the dives in a lake, a thermocline can be observed most of the time. There is no exception to the rule. The presence of a thermocline can be noticed between 30 and 40 ft where the temperature drops of 10°F. One of the Great Lakes characteristics is the presence of a second thermocline at around 60-70 ft where temperature drops of an additionnal 10°F. It is mostly recommanded to use a 7mm wet suit with a hood, gloves and boots. A dry suit is also recommended with thermal underwears.
About the visibility, it increases under the thermocline. About luminosity, it is recommended to bring a lamp having a good intensity.
Note: directions are accurate as possible. It is recommended to go with someone who knows the site.
Road directions
Site Depth Characteristics
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1- Norman Informations to come.
2- Colonel Cook Informations to come.
3- Jura Informations to come.
4- Glendora Informations to come.
5- City of Sheyboyan 90-105′
Southeasth of Amherst Island near Nutt Island, West of Kingston.Diver’s services
Approximative travel time : 3:30 hrs From hightway 401, take one of the exits from 522 up to 566 and take a South direction toward Picton, follow the road signs.
From Picton, take road 33 and turn left heading East toward Point Pleasant.
To get to the Duck’s Dive shop
From Picton, heading South take road 8, then take road 17. At the end, turn left on road 16. At the end, turn right on road 13. Follow up to the dive shop which will be on the left side (a dive flag can be seen).
Services Address Phone Description Duck's Dive Point Traverse RR#3
Picton613 476-3764 boat charter, air, rentals (call before), cottage rentals Divercity Kingston 613 384-7074 charter Northern Tech Diver 4052 Bath Rd
Kingston613 634-8135 dive shop, rentals, air & charter Big Jims' Dive Charters 4 Bishop St.,
Kingston613 389-4965 charter Dive Kingston Ontario 4000 Bath Rd.,
Kingston613 321-6536 charter Limestone Dive Center 61 Yonge St.,
Kingston613 547-3483
800 286-3483adive shop, rentals, air & charter Archives and Collections Society 2, Gladstone Ave,
Picton613 476-1177 maritime history and conservation Mariners Park Museum Road 10 & 13 junction,
Pictonmaritime museum
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