

Best for beginner divers, 5-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Pointe Des Cascades is a freshwater artificial reef located on the Montreal South Shore. Divers access this site via a shore entry, which is suitable for beginners. The site features an average depth of 6 metres, with a range between 5 and 7 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. The site is accessible for night diving, with water temperatures fluctuating between 7 and 26 degrees Celsius. Facilities available at the location include parking, toilets, and changing rooms. Divers should be aware of low visibility as a potential hazard during their 28-minute average dive.
45.33250, -73.97180
The site is located at the foot of lock #3 of the Soulanges Canal.
From the parking lot at 61 Chem. du Fleuve, cross the street towards Parc Saint-Pierre, pass the toilet block and turn right on the bike path. The access to the basin is on your left, at the foot of the Pointe-des-Cascades village lighthouse.
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Depth
5-7m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
28 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has an average depth of 6 metres, with a range of 5 to 7 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures vary from 7 to 26 degrees Celsius.
Divers should be aware of low visibility at this site.
Diving at Pointe Des Cascades in Pointe-des-Cascades requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Pointe Des Cascades in Pointe-des-Cascades are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.