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Big Tub Lighthouse Point

Max depth
23 m
Type
Wall
Cert level
Advanced Open Water
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Visibility
8-25 m
Hazards
Cold water, wall depth, boat traffic outside restricted markers, limited parking, slippery shore access, and adjacent private property.
Emergency information

Cold-water remote-site planning is required. Call 911 or use marine VHF for emergencies; Tobermory is the nearest service base, and groups should carry oxygen and reliable communications.

About

About this site

Shore-access wall dive at Big Tub Lighthouse Point, with Parks Canada marking the site as no-boat-access and asking divers to remain inside restricted boating markers.

Typical depth

23 m

Best season

Late spring through fall; access and visibility depend on Lake Huron weather.

Access and parking

Shore access via the lighthouse walkway; vessels are not permitted at this site.

Local regulations

Divers must register and purchase a Parks Canada dive permit before diving; display a dive flag, use moorings where provided, observe harbour dive-area restrictions, and do not remove, damage, or disturb natural, cultural, or scientific features.

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Site information is contributed by the community. Always verify conditions locally before diving. Diving can be hazardous — dive within your training and experience.