Cat’s Ass

★★★★☆ (69)

Directly off the point, takes the diver to the edge of a wall. This wall and ledge system extendsNorth and North-Easterly for a considerable distance. Depths at the base of the wall vary from 25to in excess of 60 feet.

You will see sunken trees along the shore line along with multiple weed beds in the shallows. The sheer walls are incredible along with the curious bass that like to follow divers.

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Total number of species approx.: 19

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Underworld Scuba

Underworld Scuba

1819 Portage Ave, R3J 0G4 Winnipeg, MB - Canada

Dive Sites Nearby

Aqualung
Tradewind (Wreck) (★4.0)

Tradewind (Wreck) (★4.0)

Thermocline dive. She sits upright in 120’ of water. There is normally very good visibility at this site, in the range of 30-70’, with bottom temperatures in the low to mid 40’s.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Windmill Point Park (★3.7)

Windmill Point Park (★3.7)

Excellent training area for Open Water, Advanced, and Master Diver candidates. Quarry has many scuba platforms with guide lines. Max depth of 35’/10m.
Scubapro
Welland Scuba Park (★3.6)

Welland Scuba Park (★3.6)

This is an excellent dive site for beginners as well as for advanced training. Explore boats, cars, barges, and other assorted items, sunk & ready to be discovered! This site is apparently private land, although we have not been able to locate any owner. It has been closed for special events like FloatFest.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Innerkip Quarry (★3.0)

Innerkip Quarry (★3.0)

This is a great spot for spring & early summer diving. There are lots of sunken artifacts to find like planes, boats, buses, cars, and a sunken mine shaft. Visibility dramatically reduces toward the fall and winter. You can pay the $5 day use fee or stay the whole weekend at the camp ground on site.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Oakville (Wreck) (★3.3)

Oakville (Wreck) (★3.3)

This is a buoyed wreck which is a Work Barge. The flat hard deck is in 60 feet/ 18 mtrs of water. This site has easy navigation in all visibility. The muddy bottom sits at about 72 feet /22 mtrs) Beware of cold water temperatures. Even in the heat of the summer, 41 F / 5 Celsius is the norm.
Mares
Dolime/Glenchristie Quarry (★4.2)

Dolime/Glenchristie Quarry (★4.2)

This is the old Dolime quarry or also now known as the Glenchristie quarry and is located just outside of Toronto, Canada. The quarry sits at around 30 - 40 ft deep and the deeper section towards the back reaches just to about 90 ft. There is limited parking and this is a popular training site, so get there early!
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Wolfe Islander II (Wreck) (★4.4)

Wolfe Islander II (Wreck) (★4.4)

A deep and cold water dive located on the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence River. The sits at 80 ft facing north. The pilothouse and engine room are interesting attractions.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Lise Cottage (Private Property) (★3.9)

Lise Cottage (Private Property) (★3.9)

There is no thermocline in this area, allowing for very comfortable diving temperatures from May through October. Visibility is great and you can reach depths greater than 100 feet if you’re looking to do deeper dives. If not, this is also a great site for shallower diving close to shore.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Kinghorn (Wreck) (★4.4)

Kinghorn (Wreck) (★4.4)

This is a deep dive in a strong current. The dive should not be attempted from shore. Multiple dive boats are available for hire from the marina. The wreck is located approximatively 90 feet from shore.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Robert Gaskin Wreck (★4.2)

Robert Gaskin Wreck (★4.2)

The Robert Gaskin is a large, novice-friendly wreck south of Centene Park. Built in 1863, it sank in 1889 during a salvage attempt. A mooring line makes boat entries easy. Max depth ~70 ft, with swim-throughs and sheltered areas from current.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Centeen Memorial Dive Park (★4.2)

Centeen Memorial Dive Park (★4.2)

A popular dive site for all levels of divers, you can see the underwater sculpture placed here with six standing human figures looking up, surrounded at an 18-foot radius by benches at each cardinal point. Two sturgeons point north at 35 feet out, a tribute to a species that was once plentiful in the river.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Rothesay Wreck (★4.0)

Rothesay Wreck (★4.0)

Touted in Augusta as the “World’s Best Fresh Water Scuba Diving,“ this Rothesay dive and picnic site offer a great day-use area with easy access to amazing freshwater diving. The water clarity is excellent with no thermocline.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Prescott Dive Park (★4.0)

Prescott Dive Park (★4.0)

This site was set up by the City of Prescott. It has easy access and a nice set up for divers. The area is shallow with calm water. Bottom composition is silt.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Wee Hawk Wreck (★4.0)

Wee Hawk Wreck (★4.0)

The Wee Hawk wreck lies in very shallow, generally calm water and can appear inviting at first glance. However, the structure is unstable and deceptive. Diving should be limited to exterior exploration only; wreck penetration is not recommended without proper training and experience.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Galop Island Canal (★4.2)

Galop Island Canal (★4.2)

Entry is a giant stride by the bridge. Coordinate entry to avoid separation. Initial canal depth is 20–25 ft. Prepare to navigate a shallow section (~10 ft) where the Canal connects to the river; it has strong current and boat traffic - stay close to the bottom. Use caution and SMB if appropriate.
Sharkys Scuba Supply, K1Y 3A1 Ottawa
Conestoga Wreck (★4.3)

Conestoga Wreck (★4.3)

The largely still intact Conestoga is a 252-ft wreck in Cardinal, Ontario and is an excellent dive for all level, and exceptional night dive site. Easy shore entry leads you to a 25 m-line to the wreck. It is a shallow dive (28 ft approx.) and drift-friendly. Great site to practice a camera.
Scubapro
Cedar Hill Park (★4.2)

Cedar Hill Park (★4.2)

Cedar Hill Park in Wiarton, Ontario, Canada, is located in a sub-bay of Georgian Bay and known as Colpoy’s Bay on Lake Huron. It is an easily accessible shore dive and great for all levels of divers.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Morrisburg Beach Lock 23 (★4.2)

Morrisburg Beach Lock 23 (★4.2)

A great site to dive the historic Locks of the St. Lawrence River. This site is accessible from the Canadian side of the river. A nice dive for beginners as there is no current and the depth is shallow.
Mares
Lock 21 (★4.1)

Lock 21 (★4.1)

Lock 21 is an exciting and unique dive where you get to go back in time and dive a 19th century submerged Victorian canal lock on the St. Lawrence River. This dive can have strong currents and is best done by experienced divers.
Scubapro
Mille Roche Power House (★3.8)

Mille Roche Power House (★3.8)

In 1958 the St-Lawrence seaway was created. The depth of the seaway was increased to allow larger ships to travel to the Great Lakes. As such many villages, road ways, locks, power houses, canals were submerged and can be seen by divers.
Scubapro
Cascades (★4.0)

Cascades (★4.0)

This dive site is in the old Canal Soulange (no longer in use). It has an interesting location near Parc des Ancres (where you will find many old ship anchors). The site is shallow with very calm water. As such, it is easy to silt it up so take caution.
Mares
Lock 20 (★4.2)

Lock 20 (★4.2)

In 1958 the St-Lawrence seaway was created. The depth of the seaway was increased to allow larger ships to travel to the Great Lakes. As such many villages, road ways, locks, power houses, canals were submerged and can be seen by divers.
Mares
Parc Sous Marin Saint-Zotique (★3.4)

Parc Sous Marin Saint-Zotique (★3.4)

The St-Zotique underwater park boasts four wrecks: the Fédéral 11, The Teddy W, The Anne-Marie G, and the Fédéral 4. There are multiple anchors all linked together with cables so divers do not get lost.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Tobermory (★4.2)

Tobermory (★4.2)

Tobermory offers some of the most unique freshwater wreck diving Canada has to offer just outside of the Georgian Bay of Lake Huron. This area is full of plentiful wrecks, good visibility, and “refreshing” water temperatures.
Aqualung
Alice G.Tobermory Tugs (Wreck) (★4.2)

Alice G.Tobermory Tugs (Wreck) (★4.2)

The Alice G was a wooden tug that ran aground during a severe storm in November 1927. The wreck is easily accessible for scuba divers, snorkelers, and freedivers.