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Diving in Prince-Edward Island

Dive site characteristics

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Diving notes

Behavior to have: respect the environment and the fauna. The dives are done from a boat (except otherwise). The water current is mild (ask to the charter). Ask to local dive operators (see below). The dives are done in sea water, watch your buoyancy. Raise the weight on your weight belt accordingly. A 7.5mm thick neoprene wet suit is mandatory. A dry suit may be more suitable depending of your comfort habits. Water temperature oscillate around 37 to 47°F. During summer water temperature will vary from 55 to 68°F. It is important to note that if you do your dive from the shore, a dive flag is mandatory. Be carefull with the wildlife and accidental wounds. Watch you buoyancy. Take note that in case of emergency, the cell phone cannot necessarily be used. The dive is done usually from a chartered fish boat in swallow water (25-50’).

Entry points

Note: directions are accurate as possible. It is recommended to dive with somone knowing the dive site.

Site   Depth   Characteristics  TideWeather To display on Google map, click on . Beach  6-24′  The dive is done from shore.

Road directions

Approximative travel time : ? hr From Charlottetown, follow Route 2 North-West for about 22km up to Huner River. Turn North on Route 13 and drive 16km up to Cavendish Beaché Ounce inside the National Park heading East follow the park road along the coast for about 0.6km up to the parking lot located on the North side near the White Eagle Cottage.

Diver’s services

Services   Address        Phone        Description  Black Dolphin Diving 106, Hillsboro, Charlottetown 902 894-3483 air, rentals, charter (all year long) Campbell's Deep-Sea Covehead, Parc National Park 902 672-2837 air, rentals, charter (July-Sep?)

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