Niagara Divers 2026 Dive and Event Schedule
The following is the dive schedule planned so far for this season.
Phillip has put together a great mix of Charters and Shore dives to provide every level of diver with many options. Plus, there are seven dive shows and social events.
At each dive there will be a Dive Co-ordinator assigned, please note it is understood by all divers that the Dive Co-ordinator is not performing the duties of a Divemaster, regardless of whether the Dive Co-ordinator is certified to do so. Complete details are available in the Club Policies online.
The charters are open to members to book and pay a deposit by April 30. If there are any spots left, then they will be opened to non-club members.
Durrell Martin
Niagara Divers Association
Vice President
(416) 931-1022
durrell@niagaradivers.com
Friday to Sunday February 20th to 22nd
The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show – At the International Centre
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)
Cost: $16.00 plus ask Kayla or Durrell for a $3 off discount coupon from S.O.S. (plus free parking)
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: None, but a great place to plan your next dive trip.
Notes: Durrell will be there each day to promote Save Ontario Shipwrecks, so please come out and enjoy the seminars
and great exhibits. Kayla Martin will be presenting each day her latest presentation titled Tobermory Scuba Adventures.
https://outdooradventureshow.ca/toronto-visitor
Friday to Sunday March 14th to 15th
The Boston Sea Rovers – 72nd International Ocean Symposium and Dive Show
Friday (Workshops)
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)
8 p.m. to 10:30 pm Evening Film Show
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (Exhibit Hall and Seminars)
Cost: $35 Saturday Day, $35 Saturday Evening, and $30 Sunday Day
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: None, but it is an awesome show with some of the best speakers on the planet.
https://bostonsearovers.com/
Friday to Sunday March 27th to 29th
Beneath The Sea 2024 - Meadowlands Exposition Center: Secaucus, New Jersey
8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Friday – Diving Sciences Symposium
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday – Legends Champagne Reception & Dinner
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday - Exhibit Hall and Seminars
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 pm on Saturday – Awards Banquet
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday - Exhibit Hall and Seminars
Cost: Range from $37.65 to $262.87
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: None, but it is the largest dive show left in North America.
Notes: NDA Member James Sears will be presenting Shipwrecks of Lake Champlain
https://beneaththesea.us/
Saturday April 11th
Welland Scuba Park – Season Kick Off Dive
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin
Notes: Please come and get back into the water for the season!
Time to test your gear and practice your skills. We will also be cleaning the lines and creating a 3D Model of the
Shipwreck and Sub.
Saturday April 18th
Ontario Marine Heritage Committee - Marine Archaeology Course
This course will provide an:
• an understanding of the provincial requirements for a marine archaeological license
• an introduction to research skills using archives and internet sources
• a discussion about different types of survey methodologies and equipment
• an introduction to practical underwater surveying skills
• demonstrate and understanding laying in a grid and working of baselines and offsets
• understanding of drawing and recording skills
• an understanding of the importance of notes and reports.
The course will cost $50 for O.M.H.C. members and $100 for non-members, and does include lunch. The class will be
held at The Meeting Place in Tobermory.
https://ontariomarineheritagecommittee.ca/underwater-archaeology-course/
If you would like to attend or have any questions about the course, please email:
board@ontariomarineheritagecommittee.ca
Deadline for course sign up is March 31st, 2026.
Sunday April 26th
Sherkston Quarry
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 park fee to get into Sherkston Shores for the day
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: This is the best time/Vis of the year.
Here is a link to the 3D Model that was created at last years dive.
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/sherkston-quarry-steam-locomotives-f62b350769d24193b6d3f8e7994d0674
Sunday May 17th
Innerkip Quarry – Planes, Buses, and Sunken Ships
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 park fee to get into Innerkip for the day
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: This is the best time/Vis of the year. Plus, the new giant crab (ten feet wide) donated from Ripley’s Aquarium is
guarding the mine shaft.
Sunday June 7th
Niagara River, Frenchman's Creek Drift
Meet at 11 a.m. at the coal docks in Fort Erie
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 1
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Following the dive bring your lunch for a riverside picnic.
Saturday & Sunday June 27th to 28th
Picton, ON – Various Wreck
Cost: $350 plus PayPal Fees
Charter run by: Abucs scubA Diving – Dive brockville
Number of Divers: 10
Number of Dives: 4
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Phillip will book group accommodations if we have enough members interested.
Helen’s boat is at Waupoos Marina near Picton, so just a short boat ride to the wrecks
https://www.abucsscubadiving.com/waupoos-marina
Wednesday July 1st
Welland Scuba Park – Canada Day Club Picnic
11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number if Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin
Notes: We will be making a new Club Promo video as we have done for the past several years.
Over the years this has turned out to be one of the best events of the season. We need everyone out, both divers and
bubble watchers to help write, direct, film and star in the epic sequel to The Curse of Davey’s Jones Locker.
Saturday July 11th
Tobermory – Various Wrecks
Cost: Walk on Charter paid direct to Dive Life Tobermory (replaced Blue Heron Dive Adventure)
Number of Divers: 12
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Phillip will book group accommodations for those doing the two days (Lions Head) if we have enough members
interested.
https://www.divetobermory.ca/
Sunday July 12th
Lion’s Head Harbour – Dive on the Wrecks Cyrenian and Gladstone and Picnic
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: These are very shallow dives, Cyrenian 3 meters and Gladstone 7 meters. It is a wonderful spot for a picnic with
huge old trees to setup under and washrooms right there.
The town does charge for parking.
Sunday July 26th
Niagara River, Netherby Drift
Meet at 11 a.m. at the coal docks in Fort Erie
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 1
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Following the dive bring your lunch for a riverside picnic.
Sunday August 9th
Shanty Bay Lake Simcoe
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Shanty Bay which is considered to be the best dive site in the Lake Simcoe area with different features including
wrecks in the water for divers to see.
https://www.clintcora.com/event/scuba-dive-at-shanty-bay-5/
Sunday August 23rd
Niagara River, Erie Canal Barge
Meet at 11 a.m. just upstream from the Niagara parks Marina
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 1
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: Following the dive bring your lunch for a riverside picnic.
Saturday September 19th
Grand Bend, Ontario – The Wexford
9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $150 plus PayPal Fees
Charter run: Fully Tek
Number of Divers: 8
Number of Dives: 2
Notes: This was a sold-out dive two years ago. It is a 250 feet steel freighter that was sunk in the great storm of
1913. Cris Kohl lists it as one of the “100 Best Great Lakes Shipwrecks” in the Great Lakes. This link will show
you some pictures. http://divertrek.com/diving-the-wexford-wreck-lake-huron/
The boat loads at 8:30 am and launches from: Port Franks Marina, 7574 Biddulph St, Port Franks
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Port+Franks+Marina/@43.2320804,-
81.892696,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x882f405ea2cd8de3:0xe5cf36a5105e0334!8m2!3d43.2320804!4d-
81.892696!16s%2Fg%2F1td5xt30?entry=ttu
The marine charges $5 for parking for the day
Sunday September 20th
Innerkip Quarry – Planes, Buses, and Sunken Ships
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 park fee to get into Innerkip for the day
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: For those staying over-night after the Wexford, this will provide a dive on Sunday on the the way home.
Sunday October 4th
Jackson's Point Marine Railway
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 2
Dive Co-ordinator: TBA
Notes: A submerged marine railway, used to haul steamships up on shore to overwinter. It spans 200 feet in length just
north of the break-wall. Many fish can be found at this site, mostly perch.
Access: Shore. Parking is at the beach at the end of Malone Rd. The marine railway is north of the long break-wall and
starts between the break-wall and the protruding rock. Going north the water is slightly deeper
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Saturday October 31st
Welland Scuba Park – Pumpkin Dive
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for the dive and $10 to the Martin Dive Team if you want in on the lunch.
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 1
Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin
Notes: Water temps are still good, so please come out and have some fun. Remember to bring some “Extra Weight” to
get both you and your pumpkin to the bottom.
We are hoping for a large group of both Divers and Bubble Watches along with some kids.
The vis is excellent this time of year (or at least before you start carving! And the water temps are in the high 50’s).
Saturday November 14th (Date not confirmed yet)
Sandusky, Ohio - Shipwrecks and Scuba
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: TBA - http://www.shipwrecksandscuba.com/
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number if Dives: 0 – Just a Really Great Dive Show
Sunday December 6th
St Catharines – Christmas Brunch – The Mandarin Restaurant
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $29.99 (Seniors $23.99 and kids $14.99)
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number if Dives: None – This is just a NDA Calorie Replacement Event!
Notes: Everyone loved the event this past year, so we are returning to the same spot again. It is all you can eat, which
Dave’s mom, Chris’s dad and my son Kevin fully tested
Sunday December 20th
Welland Scuba Park – Christmas Tree Dive
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for the dive and $10 to the Martin Dive Team if you want in on the lunch.
Number of Divers: Unlimited
Number of Dives: 1
Dive Co-ordinator: Durrell Martin
Notes: The past several years have seen a great turn out for this event.
It was a great day and fun was had by all. From tobogganing into the river, to my Special “Christmas in a Cup”
homemade stew, it is a not to be missed event!