Canada

Whitby

Whitby is a small town in Ontario, Canada, not far from the city of Toronto. It sits near freshwater and the Great Lakes region, with Lake Ontario to the south. There isn’t a local saltwater dive environment or notable dive sites right in town. Nearby options for divers include training at local centers and occasional freshwater dives in nearby lakes or quarry sites if you’re exploring the broader Ontario diving scene. For dedicated scuba adventures, most divers in this area travel to larger centres or the lake systems around southern Ontario. The strong points for Whitby are easy access, a quiet base, and proximity to urban amenities for trip planning and gear logistics.

Essential information for traveling in Canada

About Canada

Sea
Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Bay of Fundy, Labrador ...
Timezone
America/Toronto
Languages
EN FR
Demonym
Canadian
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
CAD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
YYZ YVR YEG YYC YUL

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Whitby

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Whitby

The best time to dive in Whitby

The best months to dive in Whitby are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (18-23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-5 °C
02 - Feb.
-6 °C
03 - Mar.
1 °C
04 - Apr.
6 °C
05 - May
12 °C
06 - Jun.
19 °C
07 - Jul.
23 °C
08 - Aug.
21 °C
09 - Sept.
18 °C
10 - Oct.
12 °C
11 - Nov.
3 °C
12 - Dec.
-4 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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