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Aloha- Effie Mai

The Aloha-Effie Mai wreck in Québec is a fascinating dive, one we always enjoy for its dramatic character. You’re not getting warm water here, obviously, but the reward is a genuinely atmospheric dive on two vessels tangled together. The Aloha, a tugboat, and the Effie Mai, a barge, collided back in the 60s, and they’ve been resting on the seabed ever since, slowly being reclaimed by the lake. We love exploring the wheelhouse of the Aloha; it’s still surprisingly intact, and the cold water has preserved a lot of the details you just don't see on wrecks in warmer seas. It’s a great spot for spotting burbot lurking in the shadows, and often you’ll find schools of perch darting through the broken decking. The visibility here can be excellent, particularly in late spring before the summer algae blooms, giving you a clear view of the wreckage spread out below. We’d suggest a drysuit, naturally, and good buoyancy is key to navigating some of the tighter sections without stirring up the silt. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, perfect for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of history with their immersion.