Shanty Bay
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About this site
Shanty Bay is a shore dive site situated on the western shore of Lake Simcoe, Ontario, well known among local divers and instructors as a reliable training location within reach of the Greater Toronto Area.
The site features a gradual entry and shallow depth, with calm, consistent conditions that suit beginner divers, skills refreshers, and casual practice sessions. No current is present, making it straightforward to manage for new divers working on fundamentals such as buoyancy.
Entry is directly from shore, with easy access and calm water making it a dependable choice for logging practice dives and instruction without requiring boat support or advanced planning.
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