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Max depth
23 m
Type
Cave
Cert level
Advanced Open Water
Entry
Boat
Current
Moderate
Visibility
8-25 m
Hazards
Cold water, overhead and swim-through hazards, surge, shoreline exposure, boat access, and rapidly changing Georgian Bay weather.
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

Georgian Bay shoreline site near the Grotto, with submerged passages leading to open water and a shallow grotto entrance.

Typical depth

23 m

Best season

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

Access and parking

Parks Canada describes diving access via boat from Tobermory; avoid entering overhead environments beyond training.

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.