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Diving in Quebec - Lake Massawippi
Dive site characteristics
Types Shipwreck dive Deep dive Cliff dive Night dive
Conditions Visibility more or less reduced Thermocline or cold water
Services Parking Boat ramp Restaurant Swimming Picnic tables W.C. Bathroom
Planning Rescue in case of emergency Weather conditionsFerries scheduleRoad conditionsRoad map
Diving notes

From the beach or by boat, you go to one of the 9 dive entry points (please ask for it). Due to boat traffic, it is highly recommended to bring a dive flag with you.

Caution! The bathymatry indicates a strong slope gradient. It is mostly important to watch your buoyancy. The depth can reach 260’. Localisation of two sites needs to be confirmed due to contradictory informations on older maps: the cavern et the cliffs.

Entry points

Note: directions are accurate as possible, it is mostly recommended to dive with someone you knows the site.

 Site  Depth   Characteristics 

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 1-La chaloupe
 ?  The rowing boat, just in front of the federal wharf. May be not interesting due to boat traffic and bad visibility during summer.
 2-Les bouteilles
 ?  The bottles, please leave artefacts on site.
 3-L'Île sous-marine
 15-20′    N45 12.050 W72 00.133
The underwater island is a rock pick starting at 240′ deep rising at 15-20’ from the surface water. On the South-West side it is vertical and less on the North-East side.
 4-La caverne
 20′    N45 12.650 W72 00.433
The cavern is under a bunch of cedars located on the left of a rock face. You will need to dive 20′feet deep and swin along the cliff. The opening is about 5′ by 4′ and its length about 15′.
 5-Falaises
 260′  The Cliff is in a lake section where it has a vertical face of 250′. It stands from Bluberry Point up Cathedral and the Mayflower shipwreck.
 6-La Cathédrale
 ?    N45 14.950 W71 59.933
The cathedral, is a spectacular rock formation. You will need a good lamp.
 7-Mayflower
 60′    N45 15.183 W71 59.950
The shipwreck is located under a private wharf. Be courteous and have reserved manners! And also there is no question about accosting! The shipwreck is an old steam boat of 18.3m which was carrying merchandise and passengers around 1890-1895. There is an underwater plate on the north side of the boat at 20′ deep. The ship lies on the port side. The stern is 20′ deep and bow at 40′. There is a lot of fishes. The best time to visit is at morning time and at the beginning of the afternoon.
 8-Le quai
 ?  The quay...quite explicit.
 9-Niagara
 40′  From the left corner of the wharf of North Hatley, 310°, over 150′ of distance and 40′ deep.
Road directions
Approximative travel time : 2:30 hrs

From highway 10 toward Sherbrooke, take exit 121 going to Ayers Cliff. Take highway 55 heading South, take exit 21 leading to Ayers Cliff and follow on road 141. Or continue by taking the road 143 leading up to North Hatley.

Diver’s services
 Services   Address        Phone        Description 
Plongée Nordsud 45, rue Cate
Sherbrooke		 866 Nordsud air, nitrox, charter

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