We track 25 dive operators in St. Lawrence Estuary. 2 teach certification courses (3 PADI, 2 NAUI). 3 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 25. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base de plongée Les Escoumins | 4.7(59) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 25 dive operators in St. Lawrence Estuary. 2 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (3 centres), followed by NAUI (2). SSI also appear.
3 of the 25 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
The Base de plongée Les Escoumins is located on the North Shore of Quebec and provides access to three diving sites in the Saint Lawrence River. The facility offers equipment rental, guided dives, and air or nitrox cylinder filling services for cold water diving.
Centre de Plongée du Bas St-Laurent is a dive center located in Rimouski, Quebec. They offer diving courses, equipment sales and rentals, and guided dives. The center is known for its focus on underwater exploration and education in the St. Lawrence River region.
The Marine Environment Discovery Centre is a museum located in Les Escoumins, Quebec, with a focus on marine life and environments. It has a 4.7-star rating on Google from 571 reviews and is open Friday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The center is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking.
Waterfront Diving Center is a dive shop established in 1988 located on the Burlington waterfront. They offer scuba and snorkeling gear, equipment repair, and professional diving instruction. The center also organizes local charters and dive travel opportunities.
La Boutique du Plongeur du Saguenay is a dive school and shop located in the Centre d'Activité Physique of the Cégep de Chicoutimi. The operator provides diver training, equipment rental, air and nitrox fills, and organizes boat trips and dive travel.
Dive One Charters provides boat transportation for scuba divers and snorkelers to shipwrecks and underwater sites in Lake Champlain. The service is operated by a USCG licensed captain and accommodates up to six passengers per trip. Dives are not guided and participants are expected to plan their own dives.
Immersion Côte-Nord is a diving school located in Les Bergeronnes. The operator offers diving activities ranging from introductory sessions to specialized courses and guided boat trips.
| 2 | Centre de Plongée du Bas St-Laurent | 4.8(11) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Marine Environment Discovery Centre | 4.7(571) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Waterfront Dive Center | none | none | none | NAUI · PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Boutique du Plongeur du Saguenay | none | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Dive One Charters | none | none | none | NAUI | Visit |
| 7 | Immersion Côte-Nord | none | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Aquaventure Charlevoix | none | none | none | none | Visit |
