Les Escoumins - Baie des Anémones
Cold-water shore dive rich with anemones and invertebrate life.
Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a vibrant and abundant underwater experience near Quebec. The area is renowned for its diverse marine life, including sea urchins, feathery anemones, northern red anemones, cerianthus, and crabs – a true representation of arctic waters. Guided outings are available through the Quebec Federation of Subaquatic Activities (FQAS) in collaboration with the marine environment discovery center. The site provides essential facilities such as on-site equipment rinsing and hot showers. Currents fluctuate with the tides, requiring careful observation upon arrival to determine optimal drift directions; at times it is possible to explore adjacent "Crique Ouest" and "Crique Est". During surface intervals, opportunities exist for whale or seal sightings. The area’s natural beauty makes it a worthwhile destination.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
cold watershore divedrift divemacro photographyanemoneswhale
Marine Life
Sea UrchinFeathery AnemoneNorthern Red AnemoneCerianthusCrabWhalesSeals
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Variable tidal currents and cold water require more than basic skills.
Hazards:
currentcold waterdepth
Current Strength:
Variable
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