Northwest Beach, located within Point Pelee National Park on the Detroit River, offers a shore-entry snorkeling experience suitable for beginners. The site features sandy troughs and small submerged timber, which provide structure for the local environment. Water depths are shallow, starting at one metre. Conditions are generally mild, though snorkelers should be aware of potential surf. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from near freezing in winter to a peak of 24C in July, with the most comfortable conditions for swimming and snorkeling occurring between June and September.

Mettawas Beach in Kingsville provides shore access to the shallow limestone shelves of Lake Erie. The site features a mix of natural reef topography and artificial structures, including scattered rocks and submerged features. Snorkellers should be aware of variable conditions, as the site is subject to boat traffic, surf, and potential rip currents. Visibility can be low, and water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1°C in winter to 24°C in peak summer. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Guided tours are available for those seeking assistance in navigating the area.

Cedar Beach in Kingsville is a sandy site situated at the mouth of Cedar Creek. Snorkellers typically explore the area near the breakwater and the creek mouth, where the transition zone between the creek and Lake Erie provides a habitat for various freshwater fish. The site is accessible from the shore and features facilities including parking, toilets, and showers. Conditions at this freshwater location are variable, with potential hazards including boat traffic, cold water, low visibility, rip currents, strong currents, and surf. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1C in winter to 24C in peak summer months.

Lakeside Park Beach features a sandy shoreline complemented by rocky breakwaters that function as artificial reefs. This freshwater site is suitable for beginners and offers shore access for snorkelling. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1C in winter months to 24C during July and August. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including strong currents and surf conditions. Facilities available at the park include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and equipment rental services.

Hillman Marsh, located south of Wheatley on the Detroit River, offers a shore-entry snorkelling experience over a mix of sand and pebbles. The site is suitable for beginners, though conditions vary with visibility ranging from 1 to 15 metres and currents typically remaining mild. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards including surf, rip currents, entanglement risks, and low visibility. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1C in February to 24C in July and August, with thermoclines present in the broader Lake Erie area. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.

Wheatley Harbour Pier Rocks is an artificial reef formed by the rock armour surrounding the harbour entrance. Divers can explore the crevices created by these rocks, which reach depths of 3 to 10 metres with an average depth of 6 metres. This shore entry site is suitable for intermediate divers, though conditions vary with visibility ranging from 2 to 8 metres. Divers must remain clear of the active boat channel at all times. Hazards include boat traffic, potential entanglement, surf, and low visibility. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes, and the site is generally less suited for snorkelling.

Wheatley Provincial Park Beach offers a freshwater shore dive featuring a gravelly entry that transitions into a sandy bottom. Located near Rondeau and Erieau, the site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 10 metres and an average depth of 4 metres. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including deep water, rip currents, and surf. Visibility at this site varies between 2 and 8 metres, with mild currents. The park provides comprehensive facilities, including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and access to air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.

The George Worthington is a freshwater wreck located in Lake Erie, resting at depths between 7 and 12 metres. This site offers a distinct structure providing hard relief against the otherwise flat lakebed. Divers require boat access to reach the wreck, which is suitable for intermediate-level divers. Conditions are variable, with visibility ranging from 3 to 10 metres and water temperatures fluctuating significantly by season. Divers should be aware of entanglement hazards and the potential for low visibility. A torch is recommended to inspect shadowed sections of the hull. Always monitor local surface conditions for surge and swell before entry.