

Best for beginner divers, 3-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Lake Simcoe offers a shallow freshwater dive experience featuring a wreck and artificial reef. Located 185 metres from the shore, the site is accessible via a small beach entry, making it suitable for beginner training. Divers can expect depths ranging from 3 to 8 metres, with an average of 7 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility that fluctuates between 3 and 25 metres. A thermocline persists through the summer months, with bottom temperatures remaining cold at 7 to 8 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and overhead environments within the wreck structure. Typical dives last approximately 40 minutes.
44.39392, -79.65754
Summer provides the best conditions with warm surface temperatures and good visibility.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
3-8m
Visibility
3-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners and is often used for training purposes.
The depth ranges from 3 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
This is a shore dive accessed from a small beach.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, cold water temperatures, entanglement risks, low visibility, and the overhead environment of the wreck.
Diving at Lake Simcoe in Barrie requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Lake Simcoe in Barrie typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lake Simcoe in Barrie typically ranges from 3 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.