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1935 Hudson Terraplane – Minet Point, Milners Bay

Dive Site Information Directions from Toronto, Ontario By Car: Emergency Information Underwater Dive Guide Entry Walk in from the shoreline. Rocks may be slippery. Primary Objective – The 1935 Hudson Terraplane Surrounding Routes South (Left) – Rock Formations (40 ft / 12 m)Overhangs, rock shelves, aquatic life. West – Deeper WaterVisibility improves; light fades—bring a…

Dive Site Information

  • Location: Minet Point, Milners Bay, Lake Simcoe, Ontario
  • Coordinates: 44.364330° N, -79.663780° W
  • Depth: 25 ft (8 m)
  • Access: Shore entry; parking at Minet Point Park
  • Visibility: ~15 ft in shallows; better at depth
  • Water Temperature: Cold year-round
  • Skill Level: Novice–Intermediate

Directions from Toronto, Ontario

By Car:

  1. Take ON-400 N toward Barrie.
  2. Exit at Essa Road → follow signs for Lakeshore Drive.
  3. Continue onto Minet Point Road.
  4. Park at Minet Point Park or designated roadside areas.

Emergency Information

  • Nearest Hospital: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
  • Address: 201 Georgian Dr, Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
  • Phone: +1 (705) 728-9802
  • Emergency: 911
  • Mention: “Minet Point, Milners Bay, Lake Simcoe – near Minet Point Road.”

Underwater Dive Guide

Entry

Walk in from the shoreline. Rocks may be slippery.

Primary Objective – The 1935 Hudson Terraplane
  • Swim 100 ft north (right) of entry.
  • Resting depth: 25 ft / 8 m.
  • Extremely fragile: no touching or close contact.
  • Excellent for photography.

Surrounding Routes

South (Left) – Rock Formations (40 ft / 12 m)
Overhangs, rock shelves, aquatic life.

West – Deeper Water
Visibility improves; light fades—bring a good torch.

Bottle & Relic Zone
Do not remove bottles or artifacts.

Environmental Awareness & Conservation

  • Leave Only Bubbles — no artifact removal.
  • Hands Off the Terraplane — condition is extremely delicate.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy to reduce silt disturbance.

Public Relations & Shore Etiquette

  • Educate onlookers about history and conservation.
  • Collect modern trash only.
  • Keep gear organized; avoid blocking pathways.

Dive Highlights

A historically rare 1935 Hudson Terraplane preserved underwater for decades. Accessible shoreline entry, shallow depth, and rich surrounding geology make this dive a unique blend of history and freshwater exploration.

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Historic Reference Image