

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
James N. Allan Provincial Park, also known as Pebble Beach, offers a shallow freshwater shore dive along the Niagara Peninsula. The site features a rugged shoreline composed of pebbles and sand, with a shallow sandbar extending hundreds of metres into the water. Divers can expect depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though divers should remain aware of potential entanglement hazards. This site is suitable for beginners and provides easy shore access with parking available nearby. Due to the shallow nature of the sandbar, it is also accessible for snorkelling.
42.84850, -79.66350
Visitors should use caution when entering the water due to changing lake conditions.
The park is a non-operating park with open access and no staffed gates.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
2-23°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depths and mild current.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site located within the provincial park.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling, with a rating of 2 out of 5.
Divers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards in the water.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at James N. Allan Provincial Park (Pebble Beach) in Dunnville. Water temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C.
James N. Allan Provincial Park (Pebble Beach) in Dunnville typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.