Shotline Diving – Shore Dives & Access Points
Shore Diving the Great Lakes & Rivers
The region’s many lakes, rivers, and bays give divers a near-unlimited resource for training, practice, gear checks, or simply getting underwater for fun. From quiet inland lakes to river shore entries with steady current, shore diving is often the easiest way to stay active between charter trips and big expeditions.
Sites range from beginner-friendly, shallow entries to advanced dives with current, depth, or navigation challenges. Many are shared spaces — boat launches, public parks, cottage lanes, and waterfront communities — so we treat every site as if we are guests, both above and below the waterline.
Shore dive catalogue
Ongoing project: known shore dives are published as dive-sites and expanded over time.
Search Shore Dive Sites
Start with a site name, town, lake or river, or a well-known landmark. Search will surface any related dive-sites, nearby wrecks, and special sites documented in Shotline.
Quick ideas: “Minet’s Point”, “Hudson Terraplane”, “Jaycee Gardens”, “Wolfe Island shore”, or a local park name.
Why Shore Diving Matters
Shore diving is more than “the thing you do when the boat is full.” It’s a core part of Great Lakes and river diving culture because it allows divers to:
- Maintain skills between charter trips or big expeditions.
- Test and tune equipment after service, upgrades, or configuration changes.
- Introduce new divers to local conditions in a controlled environment.
- Explore history close to home — old wharves, piers, crib work, and near-shore wreckage.
- Build community through club nights, training evenings, and “after work” dives.
Shotline uses shore diving as one of the main ways to document new sites, verify existing records, and encourage low-impact diving practices across the region.
Shore Dive Quick Guide
- Check access: parking, hours, local rules.
- Walk the entry/exit before gearing up.
- Plan navigation for low-viz or featureless bottoms.
- Match the dive to the least-experienced diver in the team.
Guest Behaviour
Most shore entries are shared spaces. Tidy staging, quiet voices, and no-souvenir, no-touch diving go a long way to keeping access open.
Finding Shore Sites in Shotline
Shore-accessible locations are gradually being tagged, verified, and linked through multiple tools in the archive:
- Master Wreck Index: region, depth band, rating, and relationships.
- Wreck & Shore Map: visual overview of wrecks and shore sites; click through to records.
- Dive-Sites CPT: current catalogue of known shore dives in the Shotline system.
- Verified by Mark: field-checked notes on access, parking, and conditions.
Shore Access, Safety & Low-Impact Diving
All access notes in Shotline are planning tools only. Conditions, ownership, and local rules change. Treat every shore entry as someone else’s space and every site as part of the historic record:
- Parking: obey signage, do not block driveways, ramps, or emergency access.
- No souvenir collecting: take photos, video, sketches, and notes — not artifacts.
- Garbage out: the only thing you should remove from a site is trash.
- Underwater behaviour: no touching wrecks, no moving artifacts, careful finning, no tying into fragile structures.
- Dive planning: match the dive to training, experience, gas, and conditions on the day.
Aim to be the diver who “leaves only bubbles, takes only memories” — and whose presence makes sites better, not worse.
Shore Dive Site Directory
Browse documented shore dives below. Each entry links to a dive-site page with access notes, depths, navigation tips, and site-specific etiquette where available.
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Camp 20 Gravenhurst, Ontario, Lake Muskoka
Camp 20 Gravenhurst, Ontario, Lake Muskoka camp-20-gravenhurst-ontario-lake-muskoka Location & Accessibility Discover the Historic Underwater Remnants of Camp 20: A Fascinating Dive Site At a depth of 30 feet, the submerged dock of the former WW2 prison camp, known as Camp 20 or Camp Calydor, lies waiting to be explored. This historic site served as a…
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Caron Avenue, Windsor, Ontario
Caron Avenue, Windsor, Ontario caron-avenue-windsor-ontario Shore Dive Report: Caron Avenue, Windsor, Ontario Dive Details: • Location: Caron Avenue, Windsor, Ontario (Detroit River shoreline) • Dive Type: Shore Dive • Visibility: Moderate, depending on current and sediment (3–5 meters typically reported in this area) • Depth: Approx. 5–8 meters (16–26 feet) • Bottom Composition: Silty with scattered debris and occasional man-made…
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Centeen Park
Centeen Park centeen-park IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Centeen Park is one of the premier dive sites along the St. Lawrence River, located in the heart of Brockville, Ontario. Known for its shallow waters and easy accessibility, it is a favored destination for beginner divers and those seeking a relaxed diving experience. DIVE SITE…
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Clayton, NY, St. Lawrence River
Shore Dive at a Glance Dive Site Name: Clayton Town, Frink Park Location: Clayton, NY, St. Lawrence River Coordinates: 44.2396° N, 76.0847° W Depth: 10–30 feet (3–9 meters) Access Type: Town Pier – Shore dive, accessible year-round Recommended Level: All Levels Emergency Information Emergency: Call 911 first. Nearest hospital: Watertown NY Local EMS / Fire coverage: Local…
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Coal Docks, Midland, Ontario
Coal Docks, Midland, Ontario coal-docks-midland-ontario Dive Site Report: Coal Docks, Midland, Ontario Location & Coordinates Site Highlights The Coal Docks in Midland, Ontario, are a historic and ecologically rich dive site located on the southeastern shores of Georgian Bay. Known for its clear waters, underwater wrecks, and vibrant aquatic life, the site offers a unique…
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Crowe River Scuba Park
Crowe River Scuba Park crowe-river-scuba-park Shore Dive Site: Crowe River Scuba Park Location & Accessibility •Location: Marmora, Ontario, Canada •Type: Scuba Park •Depth: 45 feet (14 meters) •Coordinates: 44.4849111, -77.6861782 •Access: Shore entry with parking available along Water Street Description: Explore the Hidden Treasures of Crowe River Nestled in the scenic town of Marmora, Ontario,…
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Dive into Gulliver’s Lake
Dive into Gulliver’s Lake dive-into-gulliver-s-lake Shotline Diving Shore Profile Name: Gulliver’s Lake Type: Freshwater shore dive site Province: Ontario, Canada Coordinates: Google Maps Location Depth Range: 40–60 ft (12–18 m) Entry: Multiple shore access points Facilities: Parking, washrooms, nearby dive shops and picnic areas Dive Levels: Beginner to experienced About the Site Gulliver’s Lake is…
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Dock Remnants, Navy Bay Lake Ontario
Dock Remnants, Navy Bay Lake Ontario dock-remnants-navy-bay-lake-ontario Identification & Site Information Description The Dock Remnants at Navy Bay lie submerged along the eastern shore of the bay near the Royal Military College (RMC) Kingston in the St. Lawrence River. This site is of historical interest, showcasing remnants of old dock infrastructure used for naval and…
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Dolime Quarry, Kitchener, Ontario
Dolime Quarry, Kitchener, Ontario dolime-quarry-kitchener-ontario SHORE DIVE REPORT: Dolime Quarry, Kitchener, Ontario DIVE TYPE • Shore Dive DEPTH • Minimum: 20 feet (6 meters) • Maximum: 40 feet (12 meters) DIVE DURATION • Average Duration: 40-60 minutes, depending on air consumption and dive depth UNIQUE FEATURE The Underwater Chess Board: The Dolime Quarry in Kitchener,…
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East River Drift
East River Drift east-river-drift Location: East side of Grand Island, Niagara River, NYAccess Point: East River Road park areas or docksMax Depth: Varies; ~20–25 ft (6–7.5 m)Current: Moderate to strongVisibility: 10–25 ft (3–7.6 m), dependent on flowHazards: Debris, low visibility, strong currents Dive Summary:Easier access and more frequented than the West River drift, this dive offers shoreline entry along multiple parks…
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Fairbank Provincial Park
Fairbank Provincial Park fairbank-provincial-park Identification & Site Information • Site Code: N/A10-2533-82 • Name: Fairbank Lake Shore Dive Site • Location: Fairbank Lake, Ontario • Coordinates: Not specified – recommend GPS marking upon site visit • Depth: Variable – shallow shore gradient • Bottom Composition: Sandy Bottom • Water Access: Shore entry – public access area near provincial park zones • Conditions: Typically calm, excellent…
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Fenelon Falls Train Car Dive (Fenelon River)
Fenelon Falls Train Car Dive (Fenelon River) fenelon-falls-train-car-dive-fenelon-river Photo Gallery
Live Great Lakes & Rivers View
Shore-Accessible Sites on the Shotline Map
Zoom into harbours, bays, and river bends. Markers for wrecks and shore sites will link into Shotline records where available — use this view as your spatial starting point.
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Use layers to focus on one lake, corridor, or region at a time.