

Best for beginner divers, 7-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Petit Gaspe in Forillon National Park offers a cold-water shore dive featuring a reef and kelp forest. Divers typically explore depths between 7 and 12 metres, with an average of 10 metres. The site experiences mild currents and visibility around 5 metres, requiring good buoyancy control. Due to water temperatures ranging from -1 to 14 degrees Celsius, a drysuit is recommended. Entry is from the shore, where divers should remain cautious of surf and potential rip currents. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Divers should also remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing.
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Watch for boat traffic when surfacing, and approach the shore entry cautiously if there is any swell, as surf and rip currents can make getting in and out the trickiest part of the dive. The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can kit up and rinse down without rushing.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
7-12m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
-1-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include harbor seals, gray seals, common lobsters, wrasses, rock crabs, and snails.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be comfortable managing shore entries with potential surf and rip currents.
The site ranges from 7 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry dive. Divers should approach the entry cautiously, particularly if there is any swell.
While the site is primarily used for diving, snorkeling is possible, though the cold water temperatures and surface conditions should be considered.
Diving at Petit Gaspe in Gaspé requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Petit Gaspe in Gaspé. Water temperatures range from -1°C to 14°C.
Petit Gaspe in Gaspé typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Petit Gaspe in Gaspé typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.