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Oakville, Ontario (Lake Ontario)
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Lat. 43.410469 Lon. -79.691275
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Entry Fees (if applicable)
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Short Concrete boat launch (old), then slightly slippery rocks, then sand
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Small parking lot (parking has never been an issue for me)
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Distance to Suit-Up location from Parking
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Distance to Water from Suit-Up location
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Large rocks to suit up on
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Dive Levels on Site (by Depth only)
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OW with perfect buoyancy control due to shallow depths & possible boat traffic
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Typical visibility is 3 ft to 10 ft
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Description of Typical current
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There is often a slight current but it is rarely challenging
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Typical Water Temperature
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These figures are speculation due to only a few dives being done so far
May = 38 degrees
June = 45 degrees
July = 58 degrees
August = 68 degrees
September = 66 degrees
October = 60 degrees
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Sloped from 0 feet to about 20 feet (max depth is according to Nautical charts and not personal observation)
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Sand, small and large rocks, slimy mossy substance,
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Beneath the Surface Attractions
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Typical Hazards & things to watch out for
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- This is a very shallow dive. If you swim out for 40 minutes, you will hit 20 feet.
- Descend close to shore and ascend close to shore. Boats in the area often use the flag as a slalom flag.
- It is difficult to find water deep enough to worry about NDL so dive as long as you can but be wary of the swim back.
- Information on currents is limited due to very few dives at location.
- The visibility at this site has been less than 10 feet for all four dives and as little as 3-4 feet.
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