diveSphere
Max depth
13 m
Type
Wreck
Cert level
Open Water
Entry
Shore
Current
Low
Visibility
8-25 m
Hazards
Cold water, harbour boat traffic, fragile wreckage, swimmers and snorkelers, and slippery access.
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

Little Tub Harbour wreckage of four small steam tugs, commonly used for snorkelling, open-water checkouts, and shore-access diving.

Typical depth

13 m

Best season

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

Access and parking

Access is via walkway to the wooden deck area; vessels are not permitted except at the Alice G mooring buoy.

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.