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Escoumins - Crique Ouest
Cold-water shore dive at Crique Ouest
Scuba DivingShoreIntermediate
ReefWall
Local operator required
A local guide is strongly recommended because the current and shore entry change with the tide.
Shore-access cold-water site with a rocky slope, wall sections, and strong support facilities at the Escoumins base.
About Escoumins - Crique Ouest
Escoumins - Crique Ouest is a cold-water shore dive with a rocky slope, wall sections, and anemone-covered terrain that supports sea urchins, stars, crabs, and other St. Lawrence marine life. The site rewards buoyancy and tide timing, and is well supported by an on-site base with fills, rinsing, and hot showers.
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Research Estimate At Escoumins - Crique Ouest
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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Escoumins - Crique Ouest?
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Escoumins - Crique Ouest Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The shore entry starts at the 5 m cable area and can be followed down the guide line to about 30 m.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Cold-water wall and rocky slope with anemones, urchins, and a guide rope; current and tide timing shape the dive.
Safety & Access At Escoumins - Crique Ouest
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterStrong current
Safety Notes
Use the guide rope, watch the tide-driven current, and treat low tide entries and exits as more technical than they look.
Access Restrictions
Shore access runs through the base stairs and boardwalk, and the site is best dived during the base's May-to-October operating window.
Legal Notes
Follow the base rules and local tide guidance; do not assume the shore entry is trivial in cold-water gear.
Local Intel For Escoumins - Crique Ouest
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Best as a cold-water shore dive with a drysuit or thick exposure protection and careful buoyancy on the wall.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive site because the cold-water profile and currents make it better for scuba.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel-first site; the interesting structure sits below easy surface range.
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Wildlife at Escoumins - Crique Ouest
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Escoumins - Crique Ouest Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
quebecsubaquatique.ca · Operator
Base page for Les Escoumins with site access, facilities, visibility, and seasonal context.
www.tourismecote-nord.com · Tourism
Official Côte-Nord tourist guide with Escoumins dive-base support details.
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