Front Beach in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada, is a sheltered gravel beach providing shore access to the Arctic Ocean. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres and an average depth of 3 metres. Visibility varies, reaching up to 15 metres. Water temperatures are extremely cold, fluctuating between -1°C and 9°C throughout the year, and require appropriate thermal protection. The site is subject to hazards including cold water, low visibility, and surf. Typical dives last approximately 20 minutes. Facilities including a cafe and toilets are available nearby. Snorkelling is possible at this location, which is often clearer than the adjacent harbour.

Petrified Caribou Reefs, located offshore on the western side of the spit near Tuktoyaktuk, feature unique rock formations. These reefs are accessible via a shore entry and are suitable for intermediate snorkelers. The site reaches depths of 1 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Conditions are generally chilly, with water temperatures ranging from -1C to 9C throughout the year, though summer temperatures can reach 15C. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres, and currents are mild. The habitat supports various temperate marine life and invertebrates typical of the region. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets.

Tuk Island is an uninhabited island located 1000 metres from the shore near Tuktoyaktuk, Canada. Serving as a natural breakwater, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 17 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Conditions are challenging, characterised by extremely cold water temperatures between -1C and 9C, moderate currents, and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Due to the cold water, low visibility, and strong currents, this site is suitable only for advanced snorkellers. The western side of the island faces the open Beaufort Sea, providing a rugged environment for those prepared for Arctic marine conditions.

Pingo Canadian Landmark offers a unique marine environment featuring both reef and artificial reef structures. Located 5000 metres from shore near Tuktoyaktuk, the site reaches depths between 2 and 17 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be prepared for extremely cold water temperatures ranging from -2C to 8C, which remain near freezing even during summer months. Conditions include mild currents and potential hazards such as low visibility and surf. Access is available by both shore and boat. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, while snorkellers may explore the shallower lagoon areas surrounding the pingos.