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Lower Bala Falls

Bala, Ontario, Canada
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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beginner

Shallow freshwater drift dive over a unique bedrock landscape.

Boat Access
1m Avg Depth
2m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Lower Bala Falls, offers a unique and interesting underwater experience. Years of erosion have sculpted the seabed into dramatic formations, featuring substantial bedrock slabs that rise from the bottom. It’s characterized as a slight drift dive, which makes it well-suited for divers seeking a relaxed and enjoyable exploration. The topography itself is the primary draw, providing an engaging visual landscape.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divebeginner friendlyfreshwaterunique topographyshallowsnorkeling friendly

Marine Life

Largemouth BassSmall Mouth BassRock BassSunfishCrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Extremely shallow depth and a mild current make it perfect for new divers and relaxed exploration.

Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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