

Best for beginner divers, 3-8m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Vermont is a freshwater wall dive located on the Montreal South Shore. The site features a wall structure ranging from 3 to 8 metres in depth, with an average depth of 5 metres. It is suitable for beginner divers, offering visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, with parking available on-site. Conditions include a moderate current, so planning the dive to work against the current on the outward leg is recommended. Cold water and thermoclines are present throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection. Divers should remain cautious of boat traffic and potential entanglement hazards near the wall structure.
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The site has parking on site and can be entered from shore or by boat, so a shore entry works fine without hiring a vessel. Cold water and a thermocline are present regardless of season, so bring appropriate thermal protection and do not rely on a summer wetsuit.
Located near the American border in the Richelieu River.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the shallow wall structure between 3 and 8 metres makes this an accessible choice for newly certified open water divers.
The wall runs from 3 to 8 metres deep, with an average depth of 5 metres.
The site allows for both shore and boat entries, with parking available on-site for those choosing a shore entry.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, cold water, thermoclines, and potential entanglement hazards near the wall structure.
Diving at Vermont in Noyan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Expect moderate currents at Vermont in Noyan. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Vermont in Noyan typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.