Excursion Lac des Piles

Lac des Piles is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Mauricie region.

Its high water quality makes it the source of drinking water for the city of Shawinigan. With average visibility of 20 to 30 feet, this lake is an ideal spot for scuba diving. You’ll find stunning rock formations underwater. The thermocline is around 27 feet deep. According to the bathymetric map, the lake bottom reaches 272 feet. Water temperatures are about 70°F/21°C at the surface and 40°F/4°C at the bottom. The most common fish are bass, sunfish, and perch.

For divers of all levels.

Schedule:

• Departure from Québec at 8:30 AM

• Meet in Ste-Flore (municipal parking lot S-70 across from 3538 Chemin de Sainte-Flore) around 10:00 AM

• Dive starts at 11:00 AM
  

• 2 boat dives

• Departure back to Québec around 3:00 PM

Does not include marina fees per person/vehicle
Don’t forget to bring your FQAS card on the boat!