Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Regional Municipality of Niagara
Ready to check out the best sites in Regional Municipality of Niagara for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 13 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Regional Municipality of Niagara to suit your needs.
#1 - Navy Hall
Ontario, Canada
beginner
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Great 2-way (almost!) drift; easy return to starting point. -- from Bozkurt Eralp
Ricardo st. South of Collingwood St. Put-in at the dock.
#2 - Chippawa Creek Leg 1
Canada, Ontario, Lake Ontario
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This location, if used as a dive site, has inherent hazards!!
The water flow - current direction, current speed and water levels are all subject to change - at any time - without warning!.
Under no circumstances should you be entering the water in the Niagara River or on the Niagara River side of the Weightman Bridge (Portage Road).
Always contact a local dive store prior to diving this site to see if there are any known changes expected to the water flow in the Chippawa Creek / Welland River.
This is no guarantee that the creek is safe for diving.
The Chippawa Creek originally ran in the opposite direction. Dredging during the building of the Welland Canal and Ontario Hydro hydroelectric projects reversed the flow of the creek.
Enter water under Weightman Bridge (Portage Road) (on the South side), and swim to the middle of the river.
Be sure to check current direction, you should be moving away from the bridge in a southerly direction. If you are moving towards the Niagara River GET OUT IMMEDIATELY.
Dive 1 Exit Point is approximately 30 minutes down river. When exiting, avoid the boat ramp - it is signed "NO SCUBA DIVING" - use the grass past the ramp.
Shore entry across from Tim Horton's on Front St and Portage Rd in Chippawa
Chippawa Creek Leg 1 is also known as Chippawa Creek Tim Horton's.
#3 - C. B. Benson Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
beginner
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C. B. Benson Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#4 - Raleigh Wreck
Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie
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Raleigh Wreck is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canada, Ontario, Lake Erie which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
#7 - Tiller Wreck
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
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Rig: 2 masted
Length: 94
Beam: 21
Hull Material: Wood
Boat Dive
2.3NM/334T Port Dalhousie, 3.3NM/289T Port Weller
#8 - Ontario St Bridge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
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This the site of an old bridge there are 2 large gears there and some columns.
Park in the dog park area and walk down the path on the left side of the small tree. There is a small area to get your tank and fins on.
Ontario St Bridge is also known as Welland Scuba Park Site 2.
#9 - Chippawa Creek Drift - Leg 2
Canada, Ontario
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Dive Time: 60 - 70 Minutes
Cautions: Boat Traffic, Current, Sunken Cars
This location, if used as a dive site, has inherent hazards!!
The water flow - current direction, current speed and water levels are all subject to change - at any time - without warning!.
Always contact a local dive store prior to diving this site to see if there are any known changes expected to the water flow in the Chippawa Creek / Welland River.
This is no guarantee that the creek is safe for diving.
The Chippawa Creek originally ran in the opposite direction. Dredging during the building of the Welland Canal and Ontario Hydro hydroelectric projects reversed the flow of the creek.
Swim across river to start the dive. Approximately, 30 minutes into the dive you will come across some sunken cars.
Be sure to check current direction, you should be moving away from the entry point in a southerly direction. If you are moving towards the Niagara River GET OUT IMMEDIATELY.
The dive will last 60 - 75 minutes depending on current, and length of time spent at sunken car site.
Easy shore access from public boat launch.
#10 - Swing Bridge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
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This is an old train bridge. has some interesting columns. Has shopping carts and bicycles around the bottom.
Parking is on a concrete pad across Canal Bank St. Some bring a rope to help climb down and up the bank near the bridge
Swing Bridge is also known as Welland Canal Bridge 15.
#12 - Lincoln St Bridge
Canada, Ontario
beginner
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This dive site has the remains of the former Lincoln St Bridge, Some large cogs and posts. Also in the area area number of bicycles and shopping carts, even a wheel chair.
Park and enter the water near the Skate Park
#13 - International Train Bridge
Canada, Ontario
intermediate
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Drift down the Niagara Parkway exiting at the Frenchman's creek in a parking area with a brown shed 2.3 KM's East downstream of the river ending at 1283 Niagara Parkway.
Divers Enter at Niagara Parkway & 12-15 Jarvis St. (you'll see a parking area on the river)