

Best for beginner divers, 1-6m, shore entry, mild current.
Wallace Cove is a sheltered reef site located behind the Grand Manan ferry terminal in the Bay of Fundy. This shore-entry location is suitable for beginners, offering depths between 1 and 6 metres with an average of 3 metres. The site features a silty bottom where visitors may find sea glass. Conditions vary, with visibility typically ranging from 2 to 3 metres and mild currents. Hazards include boat traffic, surge, and low visibility. Species recorded around this area include harbor seals, gray seals, wrasses, common lobsters, rock crabs, barnacle-eating dorids, common sea stars, snails, European green crabs, and sea squirts.
45.04750, -66.80550
Entering on the incoming tide is better for an easier walk in and sometimes better visibility.
From NB Highway 1, take Exit 60 to Black's Harbour/Grand Manan. Follow signs to the ferry terminal. The entry is at the back of the parking area for cars lining up for the ferry. Drive to the back where the pavement ends to face the beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 6m
Visibility
2-3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
3-14°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include harbor seals, gray seals, wrasses, common lobsters, rock crabs, barnacle-eating dorids, common sea stars, snails, European green crabs, and sea squirts.
Yes, this site is suitable for beginners, offering a sheltered shore entry with an average depth of 3 metres.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Yes, Wallace Cove is an accessible shore-entry site suitable for snorkelling, though it carries a rating of 2 out of 5.
The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 2 and 3 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, surge, and low visibility.
Wallace Cove in Eastern Charlotte is a shore dive. From NB Highway 1, take Exit 60 to Black's Harbour/Grand Manan. Follow signs to the ferry terminal. The entry is at the back of the parking area for cars lining up for the ferry. Drive to the back where the pavement ends to face the beach.
Yes, parking is available near Wallace Cove. Arrive early during peak seasons as spaces can fill up quickly.
Diving at Wallace Cove in Eastern Charlotte requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Wallace Cove in Eastern Charlotte. Water temperatures range from 3°C to 14°C.