Youghall Beach near Bathurst is a sandy coastal site featuring shallow sandbars that create accessible pools at low tide. With depths typically ranging between 1 and 3 metres, the site is suitable for beginners. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, reaching up to 19C in August. Entry is directly from the shore. While the area is known for being relatively warm for the region, divers and snorkellers should be aware of the potential for strong currents. Facilities available at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, equipment rental, a cafe, and guided tours.

Petit-Rocher Wharf on the Gaspe Peninsula is an artificial reef site centred on the rock pile foundation of the wharf. The structure features numerous crevices that provide habitat for small marine life and anemones. This site is suitable for advanced divers and snorkellers, with depths ranging from 6 to 10 metres and an average of 8 metres. Conditions include moderate currents and water temperatures that fluctuate between -1C and 19C, requiring appropriate cold-water gear for most of the year. Access is available via shore or boat. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Night diving is permitted, and guided tours are available for those visiting the site.

Camp Ectus is a shore-entry reef site located on the Gaspe Peninsula in Chaleur Bay. This accessible location is suitable for beginners, offering shallow depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres with an average of 3 metres. The site is well-regarded for snorkelling, with typical sessions lasting around 30 minutes. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of the cold water temperatures, which fluctuate significantly throughout the year, and the presence of jellyfish. Parking is available at the end of the road, providing convenient access to the water. Conditions are generally mild, though the cold water requires appropriate thermal protection for extended periods in the bay.

Arseneau Street Entry on the Gaspe Peninsula provides shore access to a rocky seabed. Located north of Camp Ectus, the site is suitable for beginners and offers a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1C in late winter to 19C in August. The shallow environment is well-suited for snorkelers exploring the rocky topography. Divers and snorkelers should be prepared for cold water conditions, as temperatures remain below 10C for much of the year, peaking only during the summer months.

Doucet Street Entry on the Gaspe Peninsula is a shore-access reef site offering varied underwater terrain. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 11 metres, with the site reaching up to 11 metres at high tide. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 5 and 8 metres and moderate currents. The site is suited for intermediate skill levels. Hazards include cold water, surf, and the presence of jellyfish. Parking is available at the site. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1°C in winter months to 19°C in August.

Pointe-Verte Beach Park on the Gaspe Peninsula offers a rocky shoreline entry suitable for beginner snorkellers. This reef site features depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. The environment is typical of the Chaleur Bay area, where snorkellers may encounter a variety of temperate marine life and invertebrates common to the region. Conditions vary, with mild currents and potential hazards including surf, jellyfish, sea urchins, and entanglement risks. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from -1C in winter to 19C in August.

Atlas Park is a spring-fed flooded rock quarry located on the Gaspe Peninsula. This site serves as a training facility, featuring underwater platforms and sunken boats. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessible via both shore and boat entries. Divers should be prepared for thermoclines and potential low visibility. The environment supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and guided tours. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes.

Pokeshaw Rock is a coastal snorkel site on the Gaspe Peninsula featuring a mix of sand and rocky outcrops. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for intermediate snorkellers. Depths range from 1 to 5 metres. Conditions vary, with water temperatures fluctuating between -1C and 19C throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential surf and sharp rocky structures in the area. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.