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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

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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