Best for intermediate divers, 7-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Emerald Bay offers a dual-environment shore dive featuring both a wreck and a reef. Divers can explore depths between 7 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers, though the wreck interior presents an overhead environment with entanglement risks. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 2 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are extremely cold, reaching as low as -3C to -4C, making a drysuit or thick wetsuit with hood and gloves necessary. Shore-side facilities include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and air fills, with guided tours and boat charters available.
49.05623, -113.90915
The exact location of the wreck changes year after year as winter ice moves it.
Located in a day use park south of Pincher Creek near the Canadian and U.S. border.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-20m
Visibility
2-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment within the wreck and the challenging cold water conditions.
The site ranges from 7 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Emerald Bay is a shore dive, though boat charters are also available at the site.
Divers should be aware of the extremely cold water, potential for entanglement, the overhead environment of the wreck, and sharp structures.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and a dive shop.
Diving at Emerald Bay in Alberta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Emerald Bay in Alberta typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Emerald Bay in Alberta typically ranges from 2 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
