Scuba Diving the 1000 Islands in between Canada and United States

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The Thousand Islands region, straddling the border between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA, offers some of the most unique and thrilling freshwater diving experiences in North America. Known for its stunning natural beauty and historical significance, this area is a haven for both recreational divers and history buffs alike.

The dive boat for the weekend.

This region is home to the mighty St. Lawrence River, where divers can explore a fascinating underwater world filled with historic shipwrecks, thriving freshwater ecosystems, and dramatic underwater cliffs. The cold water of the St. Lawrence preserves many shipwrecks, making it a popular spot for wreck diving enthusiasts.

The best time to dive the Thousand Islands is from late spring to early fall. Water temperatures vary, with the summer months being the most comfortable. However, the colder-water dives offer better visibility, especially for wreck exploration.

Diving In!

Big Apple Divers heading to the descent point.

One of the highlights of diving in the Thousand Islands is the variety of dive sites that cater to all levels of experience.

After our first two dives, we paused for lunch before the final two dives.

Lunch on the dive boat.

Here’s a short video from the first day of diving.

After a day of diving, we relaxed with a hearty dinner and cold beers.

Whether you’re a wreck diving enthusiast or simply looking to explore a unique underwater ecosystem, the Thousand Islands offers an unforgettable scuba diving experience.

We used Dive Brockville Adventure Centre – https://divebrockville.com


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7 responses to “Scuba Diving the 1000 Islands in between Canada and United States”

  1. ajeanneinthekitchen Avatar

    Are you diving in a dry suit? What is the water temperature?

    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

      I would say about half of the club dived dry and the other half wet. I dove in a 7 mil and was comfortable in the water. The water temperature was in the low 70’s. However, I was freezing during surface intervals.

      1. ajeanneinthekitchen Avatar

        Low 70’s isn’t too bad. I agree, sometimes the surface intervals are worse. 🙂

  2. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

    How were the currents?

    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

      They were somewhat strong since I brought my camera rig. I got blown off one wreck and on most of the dive you had to hold on to the mooring line.

      1. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

        From what I read they can be quite strong. Glad you all were safe.

      2. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

        The currents were not that bad. The visibility was more challenging.

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