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Explore the Rapide-Plat Canal and Lock 23.

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A Bare-Bones Guide to the Exit

On August 19, 2021August 27, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog, Exit Plan

I get lots of questions on the details of the exit plan, from the time that you arrive at the third crib at the end of the Hydroelectric Plant route (or you make your way to that spot from any of the other routes). Most times, divers have a general knowledge of the territory but …

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Tin Plate Power House Guide Up

On August 15, 2021August 17, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog, The Tin Plate Power House

I have finally completed the dive guide to the Tin Plate Power House, located on the berm upstream from the locks. I divided it into two parts since there is a lot of information to share. It's located under the heading "Upstream Sites", which now includes The Rapide Plat CanalThe Tin Plate Power House: Finding …

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Why is the Water Still Low?

On July 27, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog, River Flow Management

Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River have been in drought conditions since early June. The International River Board had therefore slowed flows in our area throughout June to prevent levels from dipping even lower. This has been to protect municipal water intakes, hydro power and safe navigation. It also explains why current at …

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New Posts Coming

On July 8, 2021July 26, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog

Hi All. I've just added a page on diving the Park - the parkland area outside the south wall of Lock 23. A special thanks goes out to Frank Vieni for sharing his videos from his Pandemic 2020 dives here! This completes the detailed posts/pages on the dive routes within the lock area itself. Next …

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2021 Canada Day Dive

On July 3, 2021July 4, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Lock 23

Virtually all of our dive friends dove elsewhere on Canada Day this year - charters are opening up and groups can get together a bit more freely in other spaces... Morrisburg's waterfront park and beach were packed with sun-lovers but Larry and I had the river below all to ourselves! The current was very mild …

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My First Dive of 2021 – June 9

On June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog

I went on my first dive of the season last evening on Lock 23. Conditions are now pretty much “normal” with the exception of low water. Current was moderate throughout the dive, though it felt strong heading south at the start and then again north at the end, largely because of low weed growth. Stride …

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Dive Conditions: June 3, 2021

On June 3, 2021June 4, 2021 By SJSchnurrIn 2021 News, Blog, Lock 23

A few divers have been out during this past week, social distancing at entry and exit, and giving non-divers lots of space. The beach is closed but divers have exited there without interference. Water levels continue to be low, at least as low as last summer if not moreso. The International River Board is keeping …

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Dive Conditions Oct 12, 2020

On October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

Weather and water temps have been pretty much the norm for the middle of October: sunny, cool days punctuated by regular rain and thunderstorms and the river dipping below 15C/60F. The main event of this Thanksgiving weekend has been the International River Board's raising of the water level in Lake St. Lawrence (the area between …

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Lock 23 Diving is Running Smoothly

On July 22, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

Diving at Lock 23 is working well with beautiful weather, good dive conditions, and ample parking for those divers who are comfortable outfitting themselves without assistance and can cruise the locks with the knowledge that they can get home safely if separated from their buddy or group. Within these parameters, the system runs smoothly. There …

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Lock 23 Conditions: June 4, 2020

On June 4, 2020October 12, 2020 By SJSchnurrIn 2020 News, Blog

The water is slowly warming up: 12.5C/54.5F, comfortable for only the most hardy wet-suiters. Most divers (of the few that are out there now) are still wearing drysuits. Current is quick - the dam in Cornwall is wide open to continue reducing levels in Lake Ontario. Water levels are low but not ridiculously so - …

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