This dive site, Toffee Canyons, is a beautiful and accessible location just off Ambergris Caye, Belize. Known for its fairly shallow depths and healthy reef system, it's an excellent choice for newer divers and snorkelers seeking an easy and rewarding underwater experience. Navigation is straightforward within its distinctive coral canyons, which give the site its name, though no specific historical events or stories are widely associated with it.
The vibrant reef at Toffee Canyons supports a rich diversity of Caribbean marine life. Divers can regularly encounter nurse and reef sharks, while sightings of eagle rays, turtles, and stingrays are also possible. The site is bustling with numerous fish species including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and various grouper, all thriving amidst the colourful coral formations that define the 'canyons'.
The optimal time to visit Toffee Canyons for the best conditions is typically during Belize's dry season, from November to May, offering clearer waters and calmer seas, though diving is good year-round. Its shallow nature makes it ideal for long bottom times and excellent for freediving. Snorkelers will particularly enjoy the abundant marine life close to the surface, making it a fantastic spot for both underwater exploration and photography.
