Kohler Beach is a sheltered, shallow site located on the Presque Isle peninsula. As the calmest beach in the area, it provides a suitable environment for beginners to snorkel from the shore. The site features a reef habitat where snorkelers may observe general temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1C in winter to 23C in August. Divers and snorkelers should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, surf, and currents. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe.

Shades Beach Park in the Buffalo Harbor and Niagara River area offers a shallow freshwater reef experience suitable for beginners. Snorkellers can explore a natural sandbar and cobble substrate extending approximately 15 metres from the shore. Depths range from 1 to 5 metres, with an average of 3 metres. Conditions vary significantly, with visibility between 2 and 8 metres and mild currents. Water temperatures fluctuate from 1C to 23C, necessitating appropriate thermal protection outside of summer. Hazards include surf, rip currents, and low visibility. The site provides convenient facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. The habitat supports various temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of the region.

Shorewood Beach, located within Buffalo Harbor and Niagara River, offers a freshwater snorkelling experience suitable for beginners. The site features a shoreline composed of sand and pebbles, leading into depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Snorkellers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility that typically fluctuates between 1 and 5 metres. Water temperatures vary significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1C in winter to 23C in August. Due to the nature of this freshwater environment, users should be aware of potential hazards including cold water, low visibility, and rip currents.

Trade Wind Wreck is a deep freshwater shipwreck located 18.5 kilometres offshore in Lake Erie. This advanced dive site features a wreck resting at depths ranging from 6 to 37 metres, with an average depth of 37 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers should be prepared for challenging conditions, including cold water temperatures that can drop to 5 degrees Celsius at the bottom, and visibility that fluctuates between 5 and 18 metres. Due to the depth and the nature of the structure, potential hazards include entanglement and low visibility. This site is suitable only for experienced divers with appropriate training for deep, cold-water wreck penetration.

Freeport Beach features a large water intake pipe that functions as an artificial reef within the Buffalo Harbor and Niagara River area. This structure provides a distinct underwater landscape compared to the surrounding sandy lakebed. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers. Depths range from 1 to 6 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 6 and 18 metres. Divers should be aware of moderate currents, potential rip currents, and surf. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 1 to 21 degrees Celsius. Night diving is permitted at this location.