Our most popular dive sites
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Click here for a technical descriptions of all the sites and minimal diver training requirements (french only)
Wreck of the Empress of Ireland (Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer)
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Our most famous dive site! The Empress of Ireland was a Canadian Pacific ocean liner that sank in 1914. The Musée de la Mer de Pointe-au-Père dedicates a major permanent exhibit to this 172 meter giant that lies offshore of Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer. |
Wreck of the Germanicus (Ile Biquette, Parc du Bic)
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The Germanicus, a 2623 T
British vessel, sunk in 1919 a few meters from the Northwest Reef
near Biquette Island. Although it has been damaged by artifact hunters,
the boilers, screw and anchor remain intact and are impressive sights.
Divers are often greeted by the local residents: seals from the
large colonies around Bic and Biquette Island.
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Les Escoumins
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Located on the North shore
of the St.Lawrence, the exceptional dive sites of Les Escoumins
are easily reached using the fast
catamaran ferry that leaves from Rimouski several times each
day. The marine life in this part of the Saguenay National Park
is very abundant and colorful. While in Les Escoumins, divers can
also visit the wreck of the Bergeronnes Trader, a small freighter
that went down in 1936.
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The Pointe-au-Père wharf
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This site is only minutes away from Rimosuki. Because of its condition, this abandonned wharf if off limits on the surface but provides nice sights for those who venture underwater. Winter diving is also possible at the wharf when it is ice-free. |
Les Méchins
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The site known as Les Îlets, is located a short distance east of Matane. It is one of the most frequently visited sites of our area. Most dives are done on the northern side of the small islands. The marine life is abundant and typical of the Gaspé Peninsula. |
The wreck at Cap-Chat
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Located near the Cap-Chat fishing port, this old barge has been damaged by ice and storms since it went down, but it is still a nice dive site. |
Rivers and lakes
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The Rimouski area offers
many freshwater diving opportunities. Many lakes have dropoffs and
deep walls that are sought after by divers. Rivers, including the
Rimouski River, can also be visited by divers.
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Ice diving
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Ice diving is popular during
winter on our lakes.
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Wreck of the Nipigon
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Under the leadership of
the RAEQ (Récifs
Artificiels de l'Estuaire du Québec), the former HMCS Nipigon
was sunk on July 26, 2003 and now rests in 30 m (100 ft) of water
off Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer. This 113 meter vessel is now a first rate
dive site.
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