CaScaden Schooner Wreck and the Avalon Voyager

Learn about two shallow wrecks off the beaten path in Tobermory, Canada. Kayak accessible right off the beach, perfect for snorkeling.

In October 1871, the Cascaden was bound for the Cove Island Lighthouse with a cargo of supplies for the lighthouse keeper and his family who were in desperate straits.

This 138 ton schooner was wrecked during a gale on the shoals of Cape Hurd. Today it is badly broken up and scattered over a wide area (including the shoreline). However, large parts of the hull, stern and rail are located about 100 metres from shore. This wreck is rarely dived since it is very difficult to access due to the dangerous shallow shoals of Cape Hurd.

Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, MV Avalon Voyager II, Canadian constructed cargo ship built-in Twillingate, Newfoundland, comfortably rests at 25 fee thttps://www.flickr.com/photos/blueheronco/16133808435/in/photostream/ Jack Salen