Princess Lodge
Protected Area
DUC Fee Simple Lands
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and jellyfish lake - Princess Lodge offers some of Nova Scotia's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 1-17°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Princess Lodge, sunk in 1931, offers a unique blend of history and cold-water marine life. We love how the wreck, a former passenger steamer, sits upright, her structure still largely intact despite the years. Descending onto the main deck, you’ll find schools of cunner darting between the railings, and if you peer into the shadowy holds, you might spot a wolf eel or a particularly grumpy looking lumpfish. Exploring the upper decks, we often see anemones, their tentacles swaying gently in the subtle surge, transforming the metal into a living reef. It's not a deep dive, making it accessible for those comfortable in cooler water, but the true joy comes from the detailed exploration possible here. Our favourite time to visit is on a calm, sunny day; the light filters down through the kelp, illuminating the wreck in a way that feels almost ethereal, revealing all sorts of nooks and crannies to investigate.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Princess Lodge
Princess Lodge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Princess Lodge, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (44.6, -63.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
58°F · Range: 8.7–17.2°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Salinity
30.56 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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