

Best for beginner divers, 2-10m, shore entry, mild current.
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.
42.08550, -82.44480
The beach is gravelly, but it changes to sand once you get a few feet into the water.
Access trails are located at either end of the parking area, with the easiest one found at the end of the road near the large picnic shelter and washrooms.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
2-8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
1-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is classified as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 2 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Snorkelling is possible, though the site has a rating of 2 out of 5.
Divers should be cautious of deep water, rip currents, and surf conditions.
Diving at Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley. Water temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Wheatley Provincial Park Beach in Wheatley typically ranges from 2 metres to 8 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.