A deep dive
Beneath the surface of West Hawk Lake
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This article was published 22/09/2017 (2927 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
For scuba diving, clear water is key. And for local enthusiasts, that means West Hawk Lake near the Manitoba-Ontario border.
The lake — at 115 metres, the deepest in the province — was formed by meteor impact millions of years ago, leaving a stunning “landscape” to explore. From dramatic drop-offs, to giant rock formations, plus a few objects deliberately sunken over the years, there is much to discover underwater.
The first step to scuba diving is earning an open water certificate, which is offered through dive centres in Winnipeg. A typical dive class includes classroom and in-water pool practices to ensure a person is completely comfortable with being underwater.
Following that, participants complete at least four open water dives with a training team; for Manitoba divers, that often takes place at West Hawk Lake.
These photos were taken by Jason Herlick, owner of Blue Oasis Dive Centre in Winnipeg.
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Updated on Friday, September 22, 2017 2:10 PM CDT: Tweaks text.