saveontarioshipwrecks.ca · Community
Historical wreck write-up identifying the Weehawk at the entrance to Lock 28 and the drift toward the Conestoga.
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Lock 28
Historic river drift dive on the Lock 28 canal route.
Scuba DivingShoreAdvanced
Best for advanced cold-water divers who can manage current, navigation, and a very small working depth band.
About Lock 28
Lock 28 is a fresh-water river drift dive on the old Galop Canal route in Cardinal, where the Weehawk entrance and the Conestoga line frame a short current-driven exploration of the lock entrance and adjacent structure. It is a compact, technical-feeling site that rewards good buoyancy, navigation, and a plan for the drift.
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Research Estimate At Lock 28
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Lock 28?
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Lock 28 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 2m
Depth Note
The PADI listing caps the dive at about 2m/7ft; local guided routes treat it as a short drift from the WeeHawk entrance toward the Conestoga.
Typical Conditions
Fresh-water river drift with a tiny depth band, a clear navigation line, and enough current to make timing matter.
Safety & Access At Lock 28
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Plan the drift, stay out of eddies, and be ready to abort if the current is wrong.
Access Restrictions
Advanced Open Water and good drift/navigation skills are the practical minimum.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck and canal structures as heritage sites and use low-impact techniques.
Local Intel For Lock 28
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
This is a cold-water shore dive for divers who want a short but honest drift, not a long sightseeing swim.
Freedive
Not a practical freedive target because the drift is navigation-heavy and current-driven.
Snorkel
The site is built around scuba drift and structure, not snorkeling.
Lock 28 Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Lock 28
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Exposure Note
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Recent Logged Visits At Lock 28
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Lock 28
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
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Lock 28 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Lock 28 Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
thescubadirectory.com · Community
Additional community listing for the Lock 28 Cardinal drift site.
www.613dive.ca · Operator
Local guided-dive page for the Lock 28 Conestoga drift with AOW requirements and current-heavy navigation.
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