Ontario Is Home To The 'Shipwreck Capital Of Canada' & You Can Swim Over Sunken Ruins

There are over 20 historic ships beneath the water. 🌊

Lead Writer, Travel

The waters at this Ontario spot are filled with more than just fish.

The Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, Ontario, is home to more than 20 sunken boats, and has been called the "Shipwreck Capital Of Canada."

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The vessels are scattered throughout the crystal clear waters, and some of them date back to the 1850s.

There are several wrecks that are perfect for open water viewing, snorkelling, and even diving, although divers should be aware of regulations before visiting.

You can even spot the shipwrecks on some of the glass-bottom boat tours, which offer closeup views of the underwater ruins.

Tobermory Shipwrecks

Price: $7.90 per adult

Address: 121 Chi sin tib dek Rd., Tobermory, ON

Why You Need To Go: Find sunken ships beneath the crystal waters at this Ontario spot.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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