HMCS Cape Breton Suggest edit

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33Max dive depth

33.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

6.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The HMCS Cape Breton is a former Canadian naval ship that was intentionally sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Vancouver Island. It offers divers a unique opportunity to explore a large wreck teeming with marine life.

The HMCS Cape Breton is a 1944 Canadian naval ship scuttled in 2001 to form an artificial reef near Nanaimo, popular for wreck diving.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 6.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
A permit is required for diving on the wreck.
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Bottom types:
sand rock wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lens recommended for capturing the wreck; consider lighting for deeper areas.

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