Centeen Underwater Sculpture Park
Dive into an underwater art gallery at Centeen Park, featuring over 20 sculptures in the St. Lawrence River. Perfect for skill refreshers and beginner...
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Centeen Underwater Sculpture Park
Best Time
Better visibility and warmer water
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Dive into an underwater art gallery at Centeen Park, featuring over 20 sculptures in the St. Lawrence River. Perfect for skill refreshers and beginners!
"Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for an easy, enjoyable, and memorable dive!"
Get Your SOS Token
A 'Save Our Shipwrecks' token is mandatory for entry. Grab yours at Dive Brockville Adventure Center! 🎟️
Watch Those Steps!
Concrete entry steps are great but can get slippery. Be cautious, especially on the bottom steps. :athletic_shoe:
Quick Facts
Rating
4.8 · 15 reviews
Type
Museum
Highlights
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Underwater Sculpture Garden
Submerged within the park
Explore over 20 unique sculptures and objects submerged in the St. Lawrence River, offering a novel diving experience.
Easy Entry & Exit
Shoreline access points
Concrete steps with railings provide safe and convenient access for divers, even for beginners or those refreshing skills.
Diver-Centric Facilities
Park amenities
Benefit from ample parking, nearby washrooms, and benches for gear organization, making for a comfortable dive day.
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Ontario Dive Site Recommendations for OWD?
I recently got certified as an OWD and am looking for sites within my area that would allow me to dive and gain experience without having to leave the province/country. Any help is appreciated!
Get Your SOS Token
A 'Save Our Shipwrecks' token is mandatory for entry. Grab yours at Dive Brockville Adventure Center! 🎟️
Watch Those Steps!
Concrete entry steps are great but can get slippery. Be cautious, especially on the bottom steps. :athletic_shoe:
Shallow Great Lakes guided dives?
I recently obtained my open water diving certification. My buddy and I are looking for a good beginner dive, preferably in or near the Great Lakes. Any recommendations of trips or charters that may regularly do shallow dives? I would feel better if there was a guide or at least…
Visibility Varies
Visibility can be poor at times. Plan your dive accordingly and enjoy the unique sculptures regardless! :underwater:
Practice Makes Perfect
Ideal spot for refreshing SCUBA skills or practicing navigation due to minimal current. :diving_mask:
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Get Your SOS Token
A 'Save Our Shipwrecks' token is mandatory for entry. Grab yours at Dive Brockville Adventure Center! 🎟️
Watch Those Steps!
Concrete entry steps are great but can get slippery. Be cautious, especially on the bottom steps. :athletic_shoe:
Visibility Varies
Visibility can be poor at times. Plan your dive accordingly and enjoy the unique sculptures regardless! :underwater:
Practice Makes Perfect
Ideal spot for refreshing SCUBA skills or practicing navigation due to minimal current. :diving_mask:
Nearby Dive Shop
Need tanks or gear? A dive shop is just 200 meters away for quick pickups. :shopping_bags:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Centeen Park is lauded as a fantastic and accessible dive site, particularly praised for its unique underwater sculptures and diver-friendly amenities like easy entry and nearby facilities. While visibility can be a concern, the overall experience is highly recommended for its novelty and value, especially for skill refreshers and beginners.
"This is a good dive site! The underwater sculptures make it such an interesting and unique place to explore , I wish we had more like this in Toronto, the GTA, or anywhere in Canada.
Access is very easy and safe, with steps and railings for both entry and exit. The park is beautiful and had plenty of parking when I visited. There’s also a dive shop only about 200 meters away, so you can quickly pick up tanks or any gear you need.
Washroom facilities are available, which is a big plus for divers. The depth is around 33 feet, and there are over 20 sculptures and objects to discover underwater.
Visibility could be poor .
Also water is not very cold .
Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for an easy, enjoyable, and memorable dive!"
hamid kohan
"I have had many dive experiences at Centeen. One of my favourite venues along the St Lawrence. Decent parking. SOS has done a fantastic job with the venue."
Steven Meggeson
"Centeen Park is a great location to refresh your SCUBA skills after an extended surface interval. The site has over 20 statues and other attractions to practice navigation or simply make the dive more interesting. Visibility is usually 10 to 15 feet in my experience. There is very little current so sediment does hang around a bit when the bottom gets disturbed. There are benches at the shore to organize gear and help get dressed. Concrete steps make entry and exit from the water easy, just watch the bottom steps because they get slippery. There is free parking on the street and at the west side of the park. During the summer months there are two public toilets in the center of the park (the doors are locked in the off season)."
Chris McGuffin
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Centeen Park is located in Brockville, Ontario. It offers decent parking on the street and at the west side of the park. The park is easily accessible for divers looking for a unique underwater experience.
Yes, there is free parking available on the street and at the west side of the park, making it convenient for divers to access the site.
The park features concrete steps with railings for easy and safe entry and exit into the water, suitable for all skill levels.
During the summer months, two public toilets are available in the center of the park. They are locked during the off-season.
A dive shop is conveniently located about 200 meters away from the park, allowing you to quickly pick up tanks or any necessary gear.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
Yes, a 'Save Our Shipwrecks' token is required for entry. This token costs $10 for the year and is a great investment in local dive sites.
The 'Save Our Shipwrecks' tokens are available at Dive Brockville Adventure Center.
While the park itself is generally accessible, the public washrooms are seasonal and locked in the off-season. Diving is typically possible year-round, weather permitting.
The primary cost is the 'Save Our Shipwrecks' token, which is an annual fee for access to the dive site and supports underwater preservation efforts.
While the site is great for beginners and skill refreshers, SCUBA diving requires proper certification. Non-certified individuals may be able to snorkel or enjoy the park from the surface.
🎫 🤿 Onsite Experience
The park features over 20 diverse sculptures and objects, including training platforms, designed to make dives more interesting and practice navigation. +1
The depth at Centeen Park is around 33 feet (approximately 10 meters), making it suitable for various skill levels.
Visibility can vary, often ranging from 10 to 15 feet. It can be poor at times, so it's advisable to check conditions before your dive. +1
There is very little current at Centeen Park. This can cause sediment to hang around if disturbed, so divers should be mindful of their buoyancy.
Absolutely! Centeen Park is highly recommended for beginners and for refreshing SCUBA skills due to its easy access, shallow depth, and minimal current. +1
📸 📸 Photography
The numerous unique sculptures and objects provide excellent subjects for underwater photography. The shallow depth and accessible layout make it easy to capture creative shots.
Yes, the sculptures are strategically placed and accessible, allowing photographers to get close and capture detailed images. The training platforms also offer interesting compositions.
Given the potential for variable visibility, a wide-angle lens might be beneficial. Be prepared for sediment disturbance and focus on capturing the artistic elements of the sculptures.
While specific popular sculptures aren't detailed, the variety of over 20 items ensures diverse photographic subjects. Divers often enjoy capturing the 'art gallery' feel of the park.
The park area itself is scenic, and while the main attraction is underwater, you can capture images of the shoreline facilities and the surrounding St. Lawrence River environment.
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