

Best for beginner divers, 6-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Canal Soulanges is a decommissioned shipping canal that offers a unique freshwater dive experience featuring submerged infrastructure, wreck features, and artificial reef structures. The site is suitable for beginner divers, with depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres and an average depth of 6 metres. Divers can expect mild currents, though conditions can vary, and visibility typically fluctuates between 3 and 10 metres. Shore entry is straightforward, and the site is well-supported by facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Divers should remain vigilant for passing boat traffic and be prepared for potential current changes during the dive.
45.33128, -73.96788
The access to the basin is located at the foot of the Pointe-des-Cascades village lighthouse.
From the parking lot, cross the street towards Parc Saint-Pierre, pass the toilet block and turn right on the bike path. The access to the basin will be immediately on your left.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
6-20m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, providing a sheltered environment for practising buoyancy and navigation.
Depths at the site range from 6 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Canal Soulanges is accessed via a straightforward shore entry.
Divers should watch for sea urchins on the reef structure, remain vigilant for passing boat traffic, and be prepared for strong currents that can develop.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms for divers.
Diving at Canal Soulanges in Pointe-des-Cascades requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Canal Soulanges in Pointe-des-Cascades are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Canal Soulanges in Pointe-des-Cascades typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Canal Soulanges in Pointe-des-Cascades typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.