MYSTERY AND BEAUTY AT SPRUCE ISLAND

There are so many great dive sites here in the lower Bay of Fundy that it would take many divers writing many articles to cover them all. I'm a big fan of the bay and I hope that by describing some of these great dives sites others will become fans as well.
Spruce Island offers a variety of dive options. For the wreck diver there is the mystery of the grindstones. Stacked one upon the other like a line of toppled dominoes , the grindstones can be found at the eastern tip of the island. The grindstones start showing up as shallow as 25 feet at low tide and as far as I know the ship that carried them has yet to be found. The opposite end of the island is swept by strong current when the tide is running. The wall here is covered in invertebrate life making it ideal for the photographer. Divers must use good judgment here as depths can exceed 100 feet at high tide. In between these two sites is a continuos wall with crevices and cracks that seem like caves.
Spruce Island is a great dive for so many reasons. Access is by boat and summer's calm weather is best. Topside there is always the chance of seeing whales and sea birds so you might want to bring a non diving friend on this one. Hope you can check it out.

Enjoy diving

Story supplied by: David Logan