NBM Dive Site Resource
Fathom Five National Marine Park
Tobermory, Ontario, Canada
Official protected Great Lakes area in Lake Huron / Georgian Bay, grouping source-checked wrecks and other dive locations from the managing authority inventory.
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Aquatic life at this dive site
What divers may encounter
Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Contributor media
Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.Published reference location
Location map
The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Recent field observations
Diver-reported temperatures
Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.
Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
20 officially inventoried dive locations are linked below.
Dive-area module
Area coverage
This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.
Official inventory
Dive sites within this area
These named sites come from an authoritative preserve, sanctuary, park, or historical inventory. Their inclusion does not mean every connected boat visits them.
Parks Canada identified schooner shipwreck in or near Fathom Five National Marine Park, presented for responsible scuba diving or snorkeling.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckCity of Grand RapidsTobermory, Ontario · 5 m / 15 ftParks Canada identified steamer shipwreck in or near Fathom Five National Marine Park, presented for responsible scuba diving or snorkeling.
Open dive-site profile →ReefBig Tub Lighthouse PointTobermory, Ontario · 75 ftOfficially inventoried wall / shore dive in Fathom Five National Marine Park. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckThe TugsTobermory, Ontario · 40 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck group / shore dive in Fathom Five National Marine Park. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckChinaTobermory, Ontario · 3 m / 10 ftParks Canada identified schooner shipwreck in or near Fathom Five National Marine Park, presented for responsible scuba diving or snorkeling.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckAvalon Voyageur IITobermory, Ontario · 8 m / 25 ftParks Canada identified motor ship wreck in or near Fathom Five National Marine Park, presented for responsible scuba diving or snorkeling.
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Access notes
Use the linked site profiles for depth, access, experience, and hazard information.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water, changing Great Lakes weather, visibility, currents, boat traffic, and site-specific depth or overhead hazards.
At the site
Facilities and support
Park and town facilities; boat access generally arranged through local operators.
Connected reporting
News mentioning Fathom Five National Marine Park
Independent resource notice
This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.