Canada

Montreal

Montreal is a major inland city in Quebec, Canada. It sits far from the open ocean, so diving locally is limited to educational or training contexts. Nearby freshwater options include Lake Ontario, used by divers for training and practice when conditions allow. For actual dive access, most divers travel to coastal areas along the Gulf of Saint Lawrence or the Atlantic, or to nearby lakes in the region for shore or quarry dives. The city itself offers strong food, culture, and gateway access to freshwater and regional diving communities, but there are no significant offshore dive sites within city limits.

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 Montreal

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Montreal

The best time to dive in Montreal

The best months to dive in Montreal are from June to September. Temperatures are confortable (17-23°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-9 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
-10 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
-1 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
6 °C 6/10
05 - May
14 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
20 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
23 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
22 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
11 °C 7/10
11 - Nov.
1 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
-8 °C 6/10

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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