Site Description
- Scuba Park
- Old Welland Canal
- 30fft 10m
The Welland Scuba Park, located between the Lincoln Street bridge and the Broadway St. bridge, offers divers a fantastic diving experience. With an average depth of 30 feet, this section of the recreation canal provides easy access to the water, thanks to a parking lot off of Lincoln St. and a pathway down to the water near the old train swing bridge.
Divers have come together to maintain the safety of this area for all divers, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable diving environment. Many divers who have experienced the park are pleasantly surprised by how diver-friendly it is, particularly when compared to other dive sites like Humber Bay.
The boat wreck is the main attraction at Welland Scuba Park and is the reason why many divers, including the Free Spirit Ski and Scuba group, choose to visit. The wreck is undamaged and approximately the size of a tugboat, providing an interesting and accessible diving experience. Throughout most of the diving season, there is abundant fish life in and around the wreck, adding to the appeal for underwater explorers.
At a depth of around 30 feet and in close proximity to the beach, the wreck is easily located as it is marked by one of the Welland Scuba Park’s lines. Additionally, the park offers convenient amenities such as a nice dock and easy parking, making it a comfortable and enjoyable destination for divers.
Not only does the Welland Scuba Park offer these attractions, but it also boasts generally warmer water temperatures compared to Humber Bay, further enhancing the diving experience. Despite the convenience of Humber Bay local divers encourage divers from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to consider visiting Welland Scuba Park, showcasing the park’s wonderful boat wreck through a film they have created.
Overall, Welland Scuba Park provides divers with a great diving opportunity, combining easy access, a well-preserved boat wreck, thriving marine life, and comfortable amenities. It’s a destination worth exploring for divers looking for a unique and enjoyable diving experience in the region.
