Cap-Chat River (Salmon Pools) offers a freshwater experience in the Gaspé Peninsula, Canada. The site consists of river pools accessible via shore entry, suitable for intermediate divers and snorkelers. Conditions vary, with water temperatures ranging from -1C in winter to 15C in summer. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, overhead environments, and strong currents. The site features mild currents and provides comprehensive facilities, including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Guided tours are available to assist with navigating the river environment.

Barge is a shallow shore-entry site located on the Gaspé Peninsula, offering depths between 1 and 3 metres. This site is suitable for beginners looking to gain experience in cold-water conditions, though a drysuit is essential due to water temperatures ranging from -1 to 15 degrees Celsius. Divers can expect visibility between 5 and 10 metres. A moderate current is present, so planning dives to swim against the current first is recommended. As a shallow environment, it provides a practical setting for buoyancy practice. Always check local conditions and facility availability before arrival, as amenities vary by season.

Plage de la halte routière de Cap-Chat offers a shore entry point where the Cap-Chat River meets the St. Lawrence Estuary. This site features a brackish environment resulting from the mixing of fresh and salt water. Snorkellers can observe small crustaceans and hardy plant life in the shallows. The site is suitable for beginners, though water temperatures remain cool throughout the year, ranging from -1C to 15C. Facilities at the location include parking and toilets. Due to the cold water, appropriate thermal protection is required for all in-water activities.

Exploramer, located on the Gaspé Peninsula near Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, offers a unique shore-based snorkelling experience focused on the St. Lawrence nursery ecosystem. The site features both natural reef and artificial reef structures, with depths typically ranging from 1 to 3 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 2 and 5 metres. The water temperature fluctuates significantly throughout the year, peaking at 15C in July and August. This site is suitable for beginners, though participants should be aware of potential jellyfish and low visibility conditions. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, and a cafe to support visitors during their 120-minute sessions.

Les Îlets, located on the Gaspé Peninsula, is a shore-access reef site suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers. The site features rocky islets where a short swim from the shore leads to the north face. Divers should be prepared for cold water conditions, with temperatures ranging from -1C to 15C, and a dry suit is recommended. The site is subject to moderate currents, which can be a hazard. Facilities available at the location include parking, toilets, and showers. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life, including various fish and invertebrates typical of the region.

Petite Tourelle is a natural monolith rising from the sea off the Gaspé Peninsula. This rocky outcrop provides a vertical substrate for marine life, featuring surrounding kelp forests and rocky crevices. Snorkellers can explore the structure from the shore, though conditions vary significantly due to the cold water temperatures, which range from -1C in winter to 15C during the summer months. Given the environment and the nature of the entry, this site is best suited for intermediate snorkellers. The site offers a unique opportunity to observe the local marine habitat in a rugged coastal setting.

Parc Côtier du Ruisseau-Castor on the Gaspé Peninsula offers a rugged shore entry for advanced snorkellers. The site features rocky ledges that transition into a drop-off, leading to deeper water. Conditions are challenging due to the cold water temperatures, which range from -1°C to 15°C, and the presence of surf. Visibility fluctuates between 4m and 15m. Given the cold water and moderate currents, specialized thermal protection is required for all in-water activities. Facilities at the park include parking and toilets. This site is best suited for experienced individuals comfortable with cold-water environments and variable coastal conditions.

Grosses-Roches features a rocky seabed situated near the municipal pier and launching ramp on the Gaspé Peninsula. This site offers a transition between river and maritime ecosystems, presenting a mix of reef and wall topography. Depths range from 11 to 41 metres, making it suitable for intermediate divers. Access is via a shore entry. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Given the water temperatures, which fluctuate between -1C and 14C throughout the year, cold water diving equipment is required.