Site Identification & Location

Name: Bath Pilings Dive Site
Location: Former Lafarge Plant, Bath, Ontario
Coordinates:
• Entry Point: 44.18365, -76.78745
• Piling Cluster: 44.18330, -76.78670

Site Description

The Bath Pilings Dive Site offers a unique underwater exploration experience, showcasing the remnants of industrial operations from the former Lafarge cement plant. Divers can explore wooden pilings, submerged structures, and industrial debris that have been reclaimed by nature, creating a vibrant underwater ecosystem and a dive site rich in history.

Dive Site Features

1. Old Dockage and Pilings
Numerous deteriorated wooden pilings that served as dockage and wharf infrastructure for the Lafarge plant.
Depth: Shallow near shore; 20–30 ft (6–9 m) offshore.
Visibility: Variable; often good when calm.

2. Submerged Structures
Remnants of machinery, concrete footings, and dock debris.
Marine Life: Colonized by freshwater fish and aquatic vegetation.

3. Historical Significance
Once a key industrial shipping point, the Lafarge docks played a significant role in Ontario’s industrial waterfront history.

Site Map (Shotline Blue – Interactive)

Dive Site Conditions

Access

• Shore entry near the former Lafarge plant.
• Pilings and structures are within a short swim.

Difficulty Level

Suitable for all experience levels; basic comfort around structures recommended.

Safety Considerations

• Sharp edges on metal or timber structures.
• Potential entanglement hazards.
• Visibility reduction in stirred sediment.
• Bring a cutting tool; maintain awareness near pilings.

Resources & Links

• Ontario Underwater Council
  Site descriptions and safety guidelines.
• Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS)
  Preservation resources and site documentation.
• Local Dive Shops & Clubs
  Dive Kingston and others provide site maps, guided dives, and updates.
• Historical Archives
  Archives of Ontario & local societies hold records on the Lafarge plant.

Tags

#DiveSite #Ontario #IndustrialHistory #UnderwaterExploration #MarineLife

The Bath Pilings Dive Site blends history, nature, and exploration — an excellent destination for divers interested in Ontario’s industrial shoreline heritage.