

Best for intermediate divers, shore entry.
Paulatuk Community Shoreline is located on the southern shore of Darnley Bay, providing direct access to the nearshore Arctic environment. The seafloor consists primarily of gravel and silt. This site is suitable for intermediate divers and offers shore entry. Conditions are challenging due to extremely cold water temperatures, which range from -1C to 9C, and visibility that typically fluctuates between 5m and 15m. Divers should be prepared for cold water and low visibility hazards. Facilities available at the site include parking, a cafe, and gear storage. Snorkelling is possible but rated 2/5 due to the demanding environmental conditions.
69.35320, -124.06850
Prepare your backcountry food before arriving in Paulatuk as the variety in the store is limited and no bulk or freeze-dried food is available.
Paulatuk is accessible by scheduled aircraft from Inuvik, with flights currently on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. There are no roads or trails leading directly to Tuktut Nogait from Paulatuk.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-9°C
Best Time
Jul
This site is suitable for intermediate divers. Specific depth data is not available.
Paulatuk Community Shoreline is a shore entry site.
Snorkelling is possible at this site, though it is rated 2/5 due to the cold water and visibility conditions.
Water temperatures are extremely cold, ranging from -1C to 9C, with visibility typically between 5m and 15m.
The primary hazards at this site are the extremely cold water temperatures and low visibility.
Diving at Paulatuk Community Shoreline in Paulatuk requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Paulatuk Community Shoreline in Paulatuk. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 9°C.
The best months to visit Paulatuk Community Shoreline in Paulatuk are July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.