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Diving in Quebec

Dive site characteristics

Types Conditions Interests Services Planification

Diving notes

Source: Pêches et Océan Canada -- Fisheries and Oceans Canada On the aerial picture, on the top there is a old wharf of Sept-îles, on the center the Marina, on the front the wharf of Sept-Îles. Behavior to have: respect the environment and the fauna. The picture on the left shows Pointe Noire located on the West side of Sept-Îles bay. The central picture shows the Sept-Îles boardwalk and the North wharf. The picture on the right shows the marina and at the background the islands. The dives are done by boat (except otherwise) around the islands. The water current is mild (except otherwise) at low tide. Ask to local authorities. The dives are done in sea water, watch your buoyancy. Raise the weight on your weight belt accordingly. It is highly recommended to use a a dry suit. Water temperature varies around 4°C (40°F). According to your dive plan, you may dive with a 7.5mm neoprene wet suit but for short period of time. Hypothermia is your worst ennemy!

Entry points

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

Site   Depth   Characteristics  TideWeather To display on Google map, click on .  1- Baie Ste-marguerite 30′    N50 08.473 W66 31.215 Marine life observations.  2- Pointe à la Chasse 30′    N50 07.869 W66 27.136 Marine life observations.  3- Pointe au Corbeau 30′    N50 09.050 W66 26.276 Marine life observations.  4- Îlets De Quen 60′    N50 07.344 W66 25.290 The dive is done around the rock located at 200′ North-East of the islets.  5- Mur de Manowin 40-70′    N50 05.641 W66 23.531 The passage is narrow, you must anchor on sandy bottom. There is more wind and waves at this place. Interesting fauna. To avoid on windy days.  6- Le Corossol 15-20′    N50 05.791 W66 22.856 Ship from the French Royal Navy sunk in the bay of Sept-Îles in november 1693. You need a permit from Park Canada to dive on that archeologiccal wreck. In anyway, there are only few canons left.  7- Pointe Est de Manowin 25-75′    N50 06.331 W66 23.096 The dive is done on the rocky point.  8- Jean-Marc Soucy 45′    N50 07.720 W66 20.421 Wreck of an old fish boat, located at about 400′ from the shore.  9- Cuvette de la Passe 60′    N50 08.628 W66 21.359 A basin located between the two islands. 10- Baie Sud-Est de La Grande Basque 25-45′    N50 08.850 W66 21.335 Anchoring at 30′, the dive is done on a sandy bottom between the rocks. 11- La Grosse Boule     N50 08.837 W66 17.746 Dive can be done with Excursion Petit Pinguin. 12- La tour de fer 30-60′    N50 09.878 W66 18.716 In front of the lighthouse, a steel tower on a sandy bottom. 13- Le récif de la petite Boule 30′    N50 10.387 W66 17.922 Rocky zone with abundant fauna.

Road directions

Approximative travel time : 10:00 hrs From Montreal, take highway 40, heading East toward Quebec City. Follow the directions in order to get to St-Anne-de-Beaupré. While now on road 138 follow up to St.Catherine Bay. From there take the ferry boat to Tadoussac. Follow up the road up to Sept-Îles. Alternative route. Other road directions are possible (by ferry), please consult a road map.

Diver’s services

Services   Address        Phone        Description  Extincteurs Côte-Nord Inc. 518, Perrault, Sept-Îles 418 968-9292 air Plongée Petit Pingouin 589, rue Humphrey, Sept-Îles 418 968-9558 air, repairs, rentals

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