What level of diving experience is required for Boutiliers Point?

Boutiliers Point is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

Where is Boutiliers Point located?

Boutiliers Point is located in Canada, in the Nova Scotia region (coordinates: 44.2394, -64.3692).

Boutiliers Point Diving - Nova Scotia, Canada

Boutiliers Point in Nova Scotia is a beginner-friendly shore dive on St. Margarets Bay, offering a protected entry point with interesting underwater terrain. The rocky bottom slopes gently from shore, with large boulders creating sheltered microhabitats for lobsters, sea stars, and moon snails. Kelp forests grow on the shallower rocks, providing cover for cunner, sculpins, and juvenile pollock. The site is particularly rewarding during summer months when visibility improves and the water warms to comfortable levels. A reliable, accessible dive site that showcases the charm of Atlantic Canada's cold-water marine ecosystem.