Zealandia Wreck & Grand Narrows

Zealandia Wreck & Grand Narrows in Nova Scotia combines a historic shipwreck with the unique environment of the Bras d'Or Lakes on Cape Breton Island. The Zealandia, a vessel from the early 1900s, rests in the brackish waters of the narrows where Atlantic and lake waters mix. The wreck's remains provide habitat for an unusual mix of marine and brackish-water species adapted to this transitional environment. The Grand Narrows area features interesting rocky bottom with moderate current. Lobsters, sea stars, and fish species from both marine and estuarine environments can be found. The combination of history and unique ecology makes this a distinctive intermediate dive.