Beachway Park in Burlington is a freshwater shore dive site featuring a 2km natural sandbar. The topography consists of very shallow water extending from the shore, making it a suitable location for beginner divers. Divers should be prepared for variable conditions, including mild currents, surf, and low visibility caused by suspended sand. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 3C in winter to 21C in summer. Species recorded around this area include European Eel, Common Carp, Round Goby, White Sucker, Gizzard Shad, Trout, Lake Trout, Freshwater Drum, Bluntnose Minnow, Brown Bullhead, Big Water Crayfish, Walleye, and Rainbow Trout. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe.

Spencer Smith Park at Lakeside Beach provides a shallow freshwater snorkel site in downtown Burlington. This artificial reef location features an average depth of 2 metres, ranging between 1 and 3 metres. Entry is via the shore, making it accessible for beginners, though conditions vary with mild currents and visibility typically between 1 and 5 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement risks, and surf. Species recorded around this area include European Eel, Gizzard Shad, Trout, Lake Trout, White Sucker, Round Goby, Common Carp, Walleye, Sun Perch, American Crayfish, Logperch, Rainbow Trout, and Alewife. Facilities at the park include parking, toilets, and a cafe.

Sioux Lookout Park in the Niagara Peninsula offers a freshwater snorkelling experience along a pebble beach. The site features a rocky shoreline and submerged concrete slabs that serve as artificial reef structures. Snorkellers can explore depths starting from 2 metres. The site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners, though conditions include mild currents. Facilities available at the park include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 3C in winter to 21C during the peak summer months of July and August.

Van Wagner's Beach in Hamilton features artificial rock groynes and breakwaters that function as an artificial reef within Lake Ontario. This shore-entry site is suitable for intermediate divers, with depths typically ranging from 2 to 6 metres and an average of 4 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility between 2 and 15 metres and mild currents. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures and potential up-wells, as the lake experiences thermal stratification. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe. The site is also accessible for snorkelling, though conditions are best suited for those comfortable with open lake environments.

Paletta Lakefront Park offers a freshwater snorkelling experience along a rocky shoreline behind the historic Paletta Mansion. The underwater terrain features large boulders and shale shelves, with depths ranging from 2 to 15 metres and an average of 8 metres. This site is suited for intermediate snorkellers due to variable conditions, including low visibility and thermoclines. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, peaking at 21C in summer and dropping to 3C in winter. Access is via a shore entry. Divers and snorkellers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Facilities at the park include parking, toilets, and the availability of guided tours.

The Confederation Park Mystery Steamer is a pre-Confederation sidewheel steamer, believed to be the City of Hamilton, resting in shallow water off the Niagara Peninsula. Located approximately 80 metres from the shore, the wreck features visible engine components and remnants of a wooden hull structure. Due to the shallow depth, the site is accessible via a shore entry, though it is best suited for intermediate snorkelers. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 3C in winter to 21C during the peak summer months of July and August. Visibility varies, but the structure remains a distinct feature for those exploring this freshwater site near Stoney Creek.

The Confederation Wreck is a shallow freshwater site located 50 metres from shore in the Niagara Peninsula. Resting at an average depth of 3 metres, this wreck is accessible for beginner divers. The site features a structure that requires careful navigation to avoid entanglement risks. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures ranging from 3 to 21 degrees Celsius, often necessitating a drysuit. Visibility is typically around 5 metres. Shore entry requires caution due to potential surf and shore break conditions. Divers are advised to carry a cutting tool and monitor the moderate currents throughout the 30-minute dive.

The Dredge Barges consist of the remains of three wooden barges that sank during the construction of a local water intake pipe. Located 50 metres from the shore near the Grays Road entry point, the site sits in depths ranging from 5 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. This freshwater site is suitable for advanced divers due to moderate currents, potential entanglement hazards, and variable visibility between 5 and 20 metres. Snorkellers may view the upper sections of the wrecks during periods of high clarity. Divers should be prepared for cold water temperatures and a distinct thermocline, as well as potential boat traffic in the area.