Hi from the Thousand Islands, Ontario

[stephan joli]

I'm here to learn about some new venture in scuba diving and to share what I have experienced.

As an example, it seems the reason why the water temperature in the Thousand Islands get up to more than 75F (22.5C) during the summer months, even at 250ft deep (75meters), is because of the shallow entrance that lets through only the surface warm water from lake Ontario.

It makes the Thousand Islands an exceptional, ideal and very confortable environment to dive during the summer and fall months.

 

[ROXANNE]

Welcome to :sblogo: and we have quite a few members who also like to share!

So dive right in!

 

[Zeldah]

I'm here to learn about some new venture in scuba diving and to share what I have experienced.

As an example, it seems the reason why the water temperature in the Thousand Islands get up to more than 75F (22.5C) during the summer months, even at 250ft deep (75meters), is because of the shallow entrance that lets through only the surface warm water from lake Ontario.

It makes the Thousand Islands an exceptional, ideal and very confortable environment to dive during the summer and fall months.

Hi Stephan

That is interesting to know. I am planning to come there this year from T.O. to get some experience - finishing my OW dives in March at Grand Cayman. Heard that the currents down there in Brockville can be nasty though .... do you have a good dive site recommendation for two newbies? Don't want to go deeper than 60' for a bit.

Regards
Kirsty

 

[ajtoady]

Zeldah, I would recommend the Islander in Alexandria Bay as one dive. Easy access and parking. You can checkout the local wrecks on youtube and or google the St. Lawrence. One other nice thing diving the St. Lawrence is the lack of a drastic thermocline. The walls and shoals tumble the water nicely thus no thermocline to speak of. Vis is usually great but wear protection, the zebra mussels are like razors.

 

[j yaeger]

welcome aboard stephan!!!!
with your experience,you'll be a welcome addition!!!!!
a lot of info for folks here
advice welcomed!!
have fun
yaeg
p.s. zeldah-tony is right on-islander is great place!!!!

 

[Zeldah]

Thanks for the info AJ and the endorsement from Yaeger I will do some research but sounds as if the Islander is a good place to start. Thanks diving dudes!!

 

[stephan joli]

Hi Stephan

That is interesting to know. I am planning to come there this year from T.O. to get some experience - finishing my OW dives in March at Grand Cayman. Heard that the currents down there in Brockville can be nasty though .... do you have a good dive site recommendation for two newbies? Don't want to go deeper than 60' for a bit.

Regards
Kirsty

Hi Kristy,

My recommendation would be first to dive from the Ivy Lea campground beach. The access is easy, no current, excellent place to practice, max 60feet in the bay and the view is magnificient.

This dive location also offers a few kilometers of access to the St Lawrence Seaway for all levels of diving experience : Drift, depth, wrecks, bottles sanctuary from the prohibition etc....

Exit 659 of the 401(Transcanada Hwy).

Right where the Thousand Islands Bridge is located.

Thank you

Stephan

 

[stephan joli]

welcome aboard stephan!!!!
with your experience,you'll be a welcome addition!!!!!
a lot of info for folks here
advice welcomed!!
have fun
yaeg
p.s. zeldah-tony is right on-islander is great place!!!!

Thank you Yaeger, it is appreciated

Stephan

 

[Zeldah]

Hi Kristy,

My recommendation would be first to dive from the Ivy Lea campground beach. The access is easy, no current, excellent place to practice, max 60feet in the bay and the view is magnificient.

This dive location also offers a few kilometers of access to the St Lawrence Seaway for all levels of diving experience : Drift, depth, wrecks, bottles sanctuary from the prohibition etc....

Exit 659 of the 401(Transcanada Hwy).

Right where the Thousand Islands Bridge is located.

Thank you

Stephan

Awesome - my husband who is not a diver knows that place as he used to go there as a kid! I'll definately try it out this summer. Thanks and good luck on the forum!

Kirsty

 

[rhwestfall]

shhhhhhhhh!

Folks, STAY AWAY - ITS THE COLD NORTH EAST - TERRIBLE!!!!!