Carlos Lopez - Québec
The team at Carlos Lopez are the real deal if you're serious about diving in Québec. They've been a cornerstone of the local scene for years, and you feel that experience the moment you walk through the door. We love that they’re completely focused on the local conditions, which makes all the difference when you’re talking about cold-water diving. This isn't a tropical shop pretending to be something else; they know the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding lakes inside out. We’d suggest Carlos Lopez for anyone looking to truly get comfortable in colder water, or those wanting to explore the unique freshwater sites around Québec. They’re brilliant for local knowledge, setting you up right for those darker, deeper dives the region is known for. Forget the glamour shots of sun-drenched reefs; here, it’s about sturdy gear, careful planning, and the quiet thrill of discovering submerged history or resilient freshwater ecosystems. If you're looking for a warm, personal approach to diving locally, they’re our pick.
- Location
- Québec, Canada, North America
- Coordinates
- 46.539917, -72.749916
- Phone
- +1-819-266-7394
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.plongeecarloslopez.ca
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- 668, 4e rue de la Pointe, Shawinigan, G9N 1G8
- Languages
- French
Dive Sites Near Carlos Lopez
Carlos Lopez provides access to 15 dive sites in Québec.
- Alice G.Tobermory Tugs (Wreck) - 12m (wreck)
- Aloha- Effie Mai (wreck)
- Amburgs Reef (reef)
- Arabia (Wreck) - 34m (wreck)
- Ash Island Barge (wreck)
- Barrett Reef (reef)
- Beaufort Reef (reef)
- Beaufort Reef (reef)
- Big Bay Point - 5-20m (reef)
- Boarding House Reef (reef)
- Boulton Reef (reef)
- Bourinot Reef (reef)
- Boyer Reef (reef)
- Bray Reef (reef)
- Brockville Underwater Sculpture Park
Other Dive Centres in Québec
- Aquarius Scuba
- Aqua Service
- AquaSystems - NAUI
- Barrie Scuba House - ["PADI"]
- Canadian Sport Subs, Ltd. - ["PADI"]
- Dan's Dive shop
- Deep Stop Scuba - SDI, TDI, ERDI, FRTI
- Dirty Adventures Scuba
- Dive Force Scuba - ["PADI"]
- Divers Den - PADI
Marine Life in Québec
Home to 44 recorded species including 37 reef fish, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other, 2 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Smelt (Osmerus mordax) - Reef Fish
- Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) - Reef Fish
- Cisco (Coregonus artedi) - Reef Fish
- Spawn (Gasterosteus aculeatus) - Reef Fish
- White Sucker (Catostomus commersonii) - Reef Fish
- Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) - Reef Fish
- Mottled Sculpin (Cottus bairdii) - Reef Fish
- pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) - Reef Fish
- sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)