THE LIGHTHOUSE

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Site Location
Tobermory, Ontario
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GPS Coordinates
Lat.  45.258000          Lon. -81.672914
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Site Type
Public Access
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Entry Fees (if applicable)
Pass to Fathom Five National Marine Park is required to dive these waters
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Entry Type & Description
Either giant stride off ledge or walk down a conical shaped boat launch.
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Availability of Parking
Lots of parking within the trees
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Distance to Suit-Up location from Parking
Most people will suit up at their car
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Distance to Water from Suit-Up location
Approximately 200-300 feet
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On Site Facilities
Single Station Eco-Friendly outhouse
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Dive Levels on Site (by Depth only)
OW, AOW
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Typical Visibility
Typical visibility is 25 ft to 45 ft
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Description of Typical current
There is rarely a current present making for a nice comfortable dive
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Typical Water Temperature
May = 38 degrees
June = 45 degrees
July = 55 degrees
August = 60 degrees
September = 66 degrees
October  = 58 degrees
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Maximum Depth
0 feet to about 60-80 feet (max depth is not based on personal observation)
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Bottom Composition
Mostly SILT however the "slope" portion (similar to a wall) is covered with very large and unique rock formations.
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Typical Wildlife
Some crayfish and lots of small fish.
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Beneath the Surface Attractions
Unique and interesting rocks and rock formations; a sizeable outcropping on the southern side of the site
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Closest Dive Shops
Divers Den and G+S Watersports (both in Tobermory).  Divers Den is my recommendation for all charters.
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Nearby Attractions
There are restaurants and shops in Tobermory.  The Chi Chi Man ferry from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island is a big
part of the traffic in Tobermory.
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Typical Hazards & things to watch out for
- Park Regulations stipulate that a dive flag MUST be towed with you at this site.
- Park Regulations also stipulate that you MUST stay within the boundaries marked by buoys.
- Descend close to shore and ascend close to shore.  Boats in the area often use the flag as a slalom flag.
- Boaters are always a concern.
 
 
 
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