Cold Water

It takes a special kind of diver to gear up in layers upon layers of heavy, bulky equipment and make the plunge into cold water.

Being a cold water diver is not for everyone, but it allows you to explore above and beyond what most divers get to see. Productive waters and untouched expanses of ocean are a few things that come to mind when we think of cold water diving, but there are many more reasons to brave bone chilling waters.

Suit up and dive in to some of our favorite cold water diving articles, after all, a little cold never hurt anyone.

COLD WATER BLOG POSTS
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The Rocky Escarpment Of West Hawk Meteor Impact Lake In Manitoba With Some Bass Fish Swimming Around, Canada Underwater Adventures
Canadian Splash: What Lies Beneath West Hawk Lake

West Hawk Lake is one of the best - and most interesting - scuba diving sites in Manitoba. The lake was formed by a meteorite impact 150 million years ago and the crater filled with melting glacier water.

A Sunset On The Shores Of Silver Harbour Conservation Area, Lake Superior, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Splash: Diving into Lake Superior’s Spawning Whitefish Aggregations

Lake Superior is home to a smorgasbord of fish both big and small. Under the right season spotting fish aggregations are a real possibility.

Ali Deploying A Safety Buoy In Stoney Cove Quarry, Inland Diving In England, Europe
England: Scuba Diving the Popular Stoney Cove Quarry

Stoney Cove is self-described as the UK’s most popular inland diving center. This quarry is found within the village of Stoney Stanton.

Spider Crab On The Muddy Silty Bottom Of The Dive Site At Terrence Bay, Halifax Scuba Diving, Canada
Canadian Splash: Terrence Bay Diving Diaries

Scuba diving Nova Scotia's Terrence Bay and everything wedged between Halifax and the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.

The Gigantic Dorsal And Pigmented Body Of A Basking Shark In The Firth Of Clyde, Scotland, UK Diving Adventures
Scotland: Basking in Glory

The rugged and northern coast of Scotland is the perfect setting for large animal encounters. Take your snorkeling up a notch by plunging into the highlands and swimming with the second largest fish in the world; basking sharks.

The Colourful And Critter Filled World Of Les Escoumins Diving Location, Northern Quebec, Canada
Canadian Splash: The Foggy Marine Wonderland of Les Escoumins

There is a lot to love about Québec. Dive into Les Escoumins and find some of the best scuba diving in the province's Côte-Nord.

Joey Swimming Beside The Wheelhouse Of The Niagara II Shipwreck In Tobermory, Ontario, Scuba Diving Canada
Canadian Splash: Scuba Diving in Tobermory

Dive into Ontario's wreck junkie heaven. Tobermory's clear water and abundance of shipwrecks make it one of the top dive sites in Canada and the world.

The Sponge Covered Gullies Of St Abbs, Scuba Diving Scotland's East Coast
Scotland: The Dynamic Dive Scene in St Abbs

The mesmerizing cold water aquascapes of St Abbs can only be experienced by donning a drysuit and jumping into the deep end.

The Rich And Plant Filled Wetlands Of Temagami, Scuba Diving Ontario, Canada
Canadian Splash: Dipping into Temagami and Surrounding Lakes

There are more than 200 named lakes across the Temagami region. With the lakes being at the heart of this location's tourism, scuba diving is an activity worth exploring.

A Shipwreck In Brest With A School Of Fish, France Scuba Diving, Europe
France: The Beautiful Cold Water Diving of Brest

Visiting Brest reveals an enticing world of scuba diving in France. With walls, wrecks and potential seal encounters, find out why people from all over are drawn to this area.

The Fish Filled Coral Reefs Of Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean Scuba Diving
Scuba Destinations we LOVE

This Valentine’s Day we want our love for scuba diving to inspire you to get into the water and enjoy the world below.

A Kelp Bed On Grand Manan Island, Scuba Diving Canada
Canadian Splash: Bouncing Around Grand Manan’s Kelp Beds

Located at the mouth of Fundy, there are many good reasons that the rocky coastlines of Grand Manan island would be ideal for scuba diving. Thanks to the ocean exposure and changing tides, the outer Bay of Fundy has some of the most dauntingly productive waters in Eastern North America.

Jurassic Coast Of Portland England Scuba Diving, UK
England: Diving into the Jurassic Coast

England may be known for its rainy weather and Stonehenge but don't discount this country's love for scuba diving, particularly on the Jurassic Coast.

The SS Charcot Whaling Ship In Conception Harbour Newfoundland Scuba Diving Site
Canadian Splash: Shore Diving Conception Bay

Year after year Newfoundland enjoys large marine animal migrations, rich fisheries and icebergs floating down from Greenland, so it should come as no surprise that this province would pair well with scuba diving.

A Patch Of Rockweed And A Farne Island Grey Seal Swimming At The Surface
England: The Farne Islands Unleashed

Diving the Farne Islands will open your mind and touch your soul as you get into the water with some of mother nature's most playful creatures.

Scuba Diver Joey Lighting Up The Rothesay Shipwreck In Brockville, Ontario, Scuba Canada
Canadian Splash: What Lies Beneath the St Lawrence Seaway

From age-old shipwrecks to lukewarm water, the Saint Lawrence Seaway is considered one of the go-to diving destinations in Ontario.

The Soft White Tentacles Of A Plumose Anemone At The Saint Andrews Dive Site, New Brunswick, Canadian Splash
Canadian Splash: Splashing into St. Andrews by-the-Sea

Saint Andrews by-the-sea may be small in size, but this summer town packs a pretty big dive punch for scuba divers willing to brave the Bay of Fundy's tides.

A Pink Lily Pad Underwater in Finlayson Point Park, Lake Temagami, Ontario, Scuba Diving Canada
Canadian Splash: Dive into Ontario Parks, the water’s lovely!

When it comes to getting outside and immersed in nature, Ontario Parks is at the top of the list. Not only do the parks boast magnificent nature, but it's hundreds of thousands of lakes make it a real treat for those who love the water.

Bell Island Newfoundland Shipwreck Scuba Diving, Canadian Scuba Locations
Canadian Splash: Wrecked in Newfoundland

Do you enjoy cold water wreck diving? This dive destination will let you experience the best shipwrecks and scuba diving opportunities on the Canadian east coast.

The Peggy's Cove Lighthouse On St Margarets Bay, Outside Of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadian Splash Scuba Diving
Canadian Splash: Let’s Hit the Coast and Shore Dive St. Margarets Bay

When diving in Nova Scotia where do you even begin? Do you start in Halifax the province's capital or do you wander beyond to see what the surrounding area has to offer?

A Purple Spiny Sea Star On A Pink Encrusted Rock In Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Canadian Splash: Embracing the Cold Murky Water of Saint John

Sometimes finding a good dive spot is easier said than done. Shore diving around Saint John, New Brunswick is a testament to how unpredictable the Bay Fundy can be.

The Metal Frame Of The Crusher Works In Vobster Quay, England's Inland Dive Site, UK
England: Choppers, Cars and Planes in Britain

From planes to cars, diving Vobster Quay means experiencing a range of underwater sights and covering a lot of ground in little time.

An Airplane Outer Shell In The Chepstow Quarry In Wales, United Kingdom
England: Welcome to the Chepstow Diving Jungle

Nothing compares to the thrill of diving to a helicopter, airplane, army car, and double-decker bus all in one dive. Don't miss this epic diving jungle in England.

Green and White Jewelled Anemone Seen Scuba Diving in Carnac, France
France: The Underwater Gardens of Carnac

Who says cold water diving can’t be filled with color? Plunge into Carnac, France and explore the bountiful anemone gardens, intricate macro life, and delicate fragility below the surface.

A Lone Diver Floating Under The Water Of Peniche, Portugal No Watermark
Portugal: Go Scuba Wild in Peniche

Backroll into to the cold water world of Portugal's Berlengas Island Natural Reserve. Located off the coast of Peniche, this underwater paradise will have you have you gurgling with excitement into your regulator.

Purple Gorgonian Macro Photograph Seen Scuba Diving In Sesimbra Portugal, Europe
Portugal: Blowing Bubbles in Sesimbra

For land loving travelers, Portugal has got it all, but if you are a scuba diver, this beautiful European country can easily fly’s under the radar. Pending the cooperation of the tides, wind, and weather, there are neat things to see and plenty of good macro life these cold and productive waters.

Looking off the Point at the Old Sow Whirlpool on Deer Island New Brunswick
Canadian Splash: Diving in the Bay of Fundy’s Whirlpool

Submerging into the cold waters of Deer Island is one of the best ways to appreciate the vibrant array of color the Bay of Fundy hides beneath her surface.

Theodore The Tug Boat In The Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canadian Splash Scuba Diving
Canadian Splash: Shore Diving in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is full of cold water diving opportunities, particularly around shores of Halifax.

A Macro of a Pouty Fish in the Zeeland Saltwater Lake
Netherlands: Shore Diving in the Province of Zeeland

The world knows the Netherlands for their windmills and clogs, but what is not as well known is the excellent shore diving in the southern province of Zeeland.

The Clear Water Of The Silfra Fissure With The Scuba And Snorkel Entry Ladder In The Distance, Iceland, Europe
Iceland: Scuba the Silfra Fissure

Iceland may be close to the Arctic circle, but that didn't stop us from diving into the clearest water on the planet.



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