

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
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.
47.85550, -65.76520
The lake is well protected from weather as it is surrounded by trees, meaning dive training is never blown out.
Follow NB Route 11 to Bathurst, continue 20min, take exit to Pointe-Verte (Rue de la Gare), turn right and continue 4.6km.
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Depth
Up to 5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-19°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of temperate marine life and invertebrates typical of the region, including various fish, crustaceans, and echinoderms.
Yes, Pointe-Verte Beach Park is rated for beginner snorkellers due to its shallow depths and accessible shore entry.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is designed for snorkelling with a rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Pointe-Verte Beach Park in Pointe-Verte requires the following certifications: Open Water Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Pointe-Verte Beach Park in Pointe-Verte. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Pointe-Verte Beach Park in Pointe-Verte are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Pointe-Verte Beach Park in Pointe-Verte should be aware of jellyfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Pointe-Verte Beach Park in Pointe-Verte typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.