
New Harbour in Nova Scotia is a beginner-friendly shore dive in a small fishing community along the South Shore. The harbour provides sheltered conditions year-round, with a rocky bottom that offers interesting exploration at shallow depths. Old fishing gear, lost traps, and harbour debris create accidental artificial reef structures among the natural rocky habitat. Lobsters, crabs, and cunner are abundant, and the harbour's calm conditions make it ideal for training and night dives. The authentic fishing village atmosphere and easy water access create a quintessential Maritime diving experience.
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Sign InGreat spot for advanced divers. Currents can be tricky but the marine life makes it worth it.
One of the best dive sites in the region. Highly recommended.