Diving in New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy

Explore 35 dive sites in New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy, Canada. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy

Home to 154 recorded species including 78 reef fish, 16 whales & dolphins, 15 sharks & rays, 8 crabs & lobsters, 8 seagrass & algae, 8 other.

Marine Protected Areas in New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy

  • Île du Corossol Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap-Rouge 19-05-09 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marais de la Baie de Port-Daniel Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Les Îlots (anc. s Mahy) Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Saint-Godefroi, Paspébiac Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Percé Cliff Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Cliff inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Pointe Saint-Pierre (Percé) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap Gaspé Nord 18-12-06 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marais de l'Anse du Cap des Rosiers Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • La Grande Anse Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Parc national de Miguasha - World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Anse à Brochu Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse à la Peinture Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse à l'Orignal Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse de Glaise, Pointe à la Boucane Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse aux Rats Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse de Glaise, Pointe à la Boucane Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse de Rivière à Claude 180603 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse des Grosse Roches 180805 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse du Petit-Métis Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse du Ruiseau Raymond - Grande Anse S. Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse Rivière du Sud-Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse-au-Sable Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de Betsiamites Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Ulric Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Simon Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sainte-Luce Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de Mitis Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de Penouille 18-13-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sainte-Luce Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Îlets Jérémie Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Sables Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pte à l'Ours, Pointe aux Ivrognes Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Sept Îles 4 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Sept Îles 5 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Ulric Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Septs Îles 1 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie du Petit Pabos Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sainte-Flavie Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Blanc Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière Tartigou Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie Sainte-Marguerite Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière Pentecôte Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière du Vieux-Poste Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rive des Mornes Rouges Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rive de la Rivière au Bouleau Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie-des-Sables Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Banc de l'Île Patte de Lièvre Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Banc de Portneuf Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Barre de Portneuf Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • batture à Tamias Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de la Baie de Moisie Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de Baie-Trinité-Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière du Calumet, Pointe Bonman (anc. Roadstead) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • batture de Baie Saint-Ludger Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière aux Loups Marins, Île de la Grande Anse Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière aux Graines, Anse à Georges Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • batture de Franquelin Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • batture de la Grande Baie Saint-Nicolas Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de la Petite Baie Saint-Nicolas Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de la Rivière Vachon Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rimouski Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • récifs Saint-Charles, Rivière aux Loups Marins Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Récif du Sud-Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de Pointe-aux-Anglais Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de Matamec Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Thériault, Rivière Brochu Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Manitou, Rivière aux Graines Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marais de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Capucins Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cayes de l'Est, Île A (182) Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Baie de Mille-Vaches Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Banc des Fortin Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de la Rivière du Sault aux Cochons Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie Laval Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Plongeurs Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Battures aux Gibiers 1 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Battures aux Gibiers 2 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Havre Colombier Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côte de l'Anse Noire Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côte du Feu de Navigation Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côte du Banc des Blancs (anc. des Canadiens) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de la Rivière Betsiamites Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Haut-fond de Betsiamites Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côte de Kamishkushikanuts Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Chez Arthur Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de Ragueneau Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Banc des Branches Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Banc de l'Île à Bélanger Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse de la Grosse Pointe Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse Lebel Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de la Pointe Lebel Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie Comeau Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Molson Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie de Godbout Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe des Monts Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture à Guylaine Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Steamship - Pointe à Poulin Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture Baie Trinité Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie du Petit Mai - Anse des Îlets Ca Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Îlets Caribou, Petite rivière de la Trinité Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petite riv. de la Trinité, Riv. du Calumet Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Bonman (anc. Roadstead), Pointe aux Anglais Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Battures du Ruisseau de l'Anse aux Billots Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie des Homards Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe à Luc, Havre à Picard Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Grande Anse Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture des Îles Bacon et Tibasse Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture Port-Cartier Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture Port-Cartier Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de l'Île aux Foins Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe aux Jambons - Pointe Thériault Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture Brochu Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de Gallix Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Îlets De Quen Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petite Basque (Île) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petite Boule (Île) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Grosse Boule Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Grosse Boule (est) Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe aux Basques, Pointe Hall Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture des Plages Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture Pointe Jolliet Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture de la Pointe de Moisie Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île de l'Échouerie à Loups Marins, Récifs Saint-Charles Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île de la Grande Anse, Île du Cormoran Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île du Cormoran - Cap du Cormoran Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe à la Boucane, Pointe Manitou Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • rivière Sault-Au-Mouton-Les Crans Rouges Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cayes à Olivier Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Batture des Îles de Mai Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe au Minerai, Tête de Sheldrake Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe aux Ivrognes, Baie du Petit Makasti Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Manowin Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île du Petit Caouis Heronry - Heronry (IUCN Category VI)
  • Îles aux Oeufs Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Saint-Pancrace - Anse Saint-Pancrace Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île de la Trappe Nette Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Bic Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • New-Richmond Est 19-10-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Petit Cap 180604 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rivière Madeleine 18-08-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap-à-la-Baleine Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 180403 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • New-Richmond 19-10-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Les Îlots 19-05-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Grande Cascapédia 19-10-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Baie Tracadigache 19-11-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse à Carnaval 190505 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe-au-Père Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Labillois 19-11-08 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Madeleine Centre 180803 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse-au-Goémon 18-04-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse de Cap-Chat 180401 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Grande Basque Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Îlet du Flacon Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Port-Pic Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Montagne à Michaud Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Pouliot Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe-Leggat Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Matane Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Fabien-Sur-Mer Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe aux Corbeaux 19-11-10 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe-aux-Cenelles Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petit Matane Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marais de Sacré-Coeur Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Sainte-Félicité Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Bonaventure Sud 19-02-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côte du Sentier Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap à l'Orignal Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Le Marais de la Côte Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cran Fer à Cheval - Cran Vert Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petits-Capucins 180306 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe-à-Cives Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Les Boules Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Haut Fond de Papinachois Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Miguasha 19-12-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe de la Scierie - Pointe Boisvert Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Tracadièche 19-11-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Îlot Sans Nom Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Récif du Sud-Est, Île du Bic Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Île Taylor Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • îlot Les Boules Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Gros-Cap Mitis Island Or Peninsula Inhabited By A Colony Of Birds - Island or peninsula inhabited by a colony of birds (IUCN Category VI)
  • Saint-Siméon de Bonaventure 190902 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île du Bic Sud Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Saint-Barnabé Sud Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pokeshaw - Protected Natural Area (IUCN Category Ib)
  • Sainte-Flavie Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Proposed Manicouagan Aquatic Reserve - Proposed aquatic reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Baie des Sarcelles - Pointe à l'Ours Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Havre du Bic Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe de Paspébiac, Bonaventure Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Bonaventure Ouest 19-09-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Bicquette Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île du Bic Nord-Est Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île du Bic Nord-Ouest Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Île Saint-Barnabé Nord Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Omer 191105 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap-Chat 18-03-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Carleton centre 19-11-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse à Fullum Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse aux Canards 19-05-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Estuaire rivière Cascapédia 19-10-05 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Plage Woodmans 19-09-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe à La Croix, Anse à Ouellet Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Bourg 19-10-08 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rive de Franquelin Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Pointe Miguasha 19-12-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Manche-d'Épée 18-08-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Maria 19-10-06 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Newport 19-05-06 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Robichaud 19-09-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mont-Saint-Pierre 18-07-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Capucins est 18-03-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Rocher Percé 19-01-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse-à-Carlot 18-05-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Joachim-de-Tourelle 18-04-06 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Marsoui 18-05-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Mont-Louis 18-07-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse Pleureuse 18-07-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Côtes du Portage 18-07-05 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Gros-Morne 18-08-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Grande-Vallée 18-09-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Petite-Vallée 18-09-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cloridorme 18-10-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Saint-Hélier 18-10-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Coin du Banc 18-18-06 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Muraille 18-18-07 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap-au-Renard 18-05-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse à Frigault Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse-aux-Griffons 18-12-02 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Lac à Salomon 18-09-03 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cloridorme ouest 18-09-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap-des-Rosiers 18-12-04 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Anse-au-Naufrage 18-06-01 Water Fowl Gathering Area - Water fowl gathering area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Western Honguedo Strait Coral Conservation Area - Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Parent Bank Sponge Conservation Area - Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Scallop Buffer Zone (SFA 21) - Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Banc-des-Américains Marine Protected Area - Marine Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Saint-Omer Bird Sanctuary - Migratory Bird Sanctuary (IUCN Category III)
  • Forillon National Park Of Canada - National Park (IUCN Category VI)
  • Estuaire-de-la-Rivière-Bonaventure Marine Reserve - Marine reserve (IUCN Category II)
  • Parent Bank Territorial reserve for protected area purposes - Land reserved for protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Honguedo-West Territorial reserve for protected area purposes - Land reserved for protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sector of Haute-Côte-Nord Territorial reserve for protected area purposes - Land reserved for protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sector of Matane-Les Méchins Territorial reserve for protected area purposes - Land reserved for protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Marais-de-la-baie-de-Sept-Îles Territorial reserve for protected area purposes - Land reserved for protected area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Proposed Banc-des-Américains Aquatic Reserve - Proposed aquatic reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Île Brulée Heronry - Heronry (IUCN Category VI)
  • 4015200 - Nature Legacy protected area (IUCN Category II)
  • 4049100 - Nature Legacy protected area (IUCN Category II)
  • Pointe-Saint-Pierre (partie Service canadien de la faune) Natural Area Under Private Stewardship - Natural Area Under Private Stewardship (IUCN Category IV)
  • Archipel-de-Sept-Îles Land set aside - Land set aside (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Privately Protected Area (NCC 120287) - Privately Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Privately Protected Area (NCC 120288) - Privately Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
  • Privately Protected Area (NCC 141486) - Privately Protected Area (IUCN Category IV)
  • DUC Fee Simple Lands - Ownership by Environmental Non-Governmental Organization (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy - Nearest Airports

  • Matane Airport (YME), Matane - 68 km away, approx 89 min travel time
  • Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), Quebec - 428 km away, approx 482 min travel time
  • Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), Halifax - 495 km away, approx 555 min travel time

Dive Sites

Dive Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical water conditions, including visibility and temperature, for scuba diving in New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy?
The New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy region is characterized by nutrient-rich currents, a direct result of the world's highest tides. While specific visibility ranges and water temperatures are not provided in the available data, these strong currents are a defining feature of the diving conditions. Divers should anticipate dynamic environments shaped by these unique tidal forces.
What unique or highlight marine life can divers expect to encounter when exploring the Bay of Fundy?
Divers exploring the Bay of Fundy can anticipate exciting marine life encounters, with whale encounters specifically highlighted as a unique experience in this region. The nutrient-rich currents support a diverse ecosystem, making it a prime location for observing various species. For more information on local fauna, visit our wildlife database.
Which dive sites are considered the best or most popular for scuba diving in the New Brunswick and Bay of Fundy region?
The New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy region offers a diverse array of dive sites, including numerous reefs and historic wrecks, all suitable for intermediate divers. Notable wreck sites include POINTE MARGUERITE and Empress of Ireland, while Round Reef and Paradis Marin are popular reef options. With 35 listed dive sites, there's a rich variety to explore for those with intermediate experience.
What level of diving experience is recommended for scuba diving in the Bay of Fundy, especially considering the strong tidal currents?
An intermediate level of diving experience is recommended for exploring the Bay of Fundy. All listed dive sites in the region, including numerous wrecks and reefs, are designated for intermediate divers. This recommendation is particularly important due to the strong tidal currents generated by the world's highest tides, which create unique and challenging diving conditions.
How do the extreme tides of the Bay of Fundy impact diving safety and planning for scuba divers?
The extreme tides of the Bay of Fundy significantly impact diving safety and planning by creating strong, nutrient-rich currents. Divers must meticulously plan their dives around slack tide to safely navigate these dynamic conditions and maximize their underwater experience. Understanding and respecting these powerful tidal forces is crucial for a safe and enjoyable dive in this unique sub-region.
What are the best times of year to go scuba diving in New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy, considering seasonal variations in conditions and marine life?
The provided data does not specify the best times of year for scuba diving in New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy, nor does it detail seasonal variations in conditions or marine life. For general guidance on seasonal diving, please consult our when to dive resource.
Are there easily accessible shore diving locations in New Brunswick and the Bay of Fundy, or are most dives boat-dependent?
While many dives in the New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy region are likely boat-dependent given the prevalence of wreck and reef sites, there is at least one identified shore diving location. Divers can explore Vieux Quai du Franquelin, which is an intermediate-level shore dive. This offers an accessible option for those looking to dive from land.
What kind of specialized equipment, such as dry suits, is necessary or highly recommended for diving in the cold waters of the Bay of Fundy?
The provided data does not specify recommended specialized equipment, such as dry suits, nor does it detail the typical water temperatures for diving in the Bay of Fundy. For general information on diving gear and recommendations, please visit our equipment page.