Diving

Diving

Sault Ste. Marie is surrounded by water and offers enormous variety for divers. Whether you’re interested in wrecked ships and airplanes, underwater geology or the many species of fish to be found in the area, you will find more water than time when you explore Northern Ontario from beneath the waves. For more detailed information about diving in the area, visitors should call the Sault S.C.U.B.A. Centre Ltd. at 705.256.8015 or visit them online at www.saultscuba.com.

Pointe Aux Pins

Pointe Aux Pins is famous for being the first shipyard on Lake Superior, used by early explorers and settlers from 1730 to 1836. Divers can drift dive from Pointe Louise to Furkey’s Marina searching for old bottles, but should have some experience in current diving.

L.J. Farwell & Peer Memorial

The oak hulled, two masted schooner L.J. Farwell was built in 1856 at Black River, and currently sits upright with her hull intact, although her deck has now collapsed.

Gargantua

The large wooden tug, Gargantua was built at McLouth Shipyard, Marine City, Michigan in 1919 and sank in 1971 when a mysterious fire destroyed her superstructure. Most of the ship remains high and dry and now makes for a great place to snorkel or dive.