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Marc Pilon
Dec 23, 20245 min read
The Mille Roches Quarry
The village of Mille Roches, up until the 1950’s, was a thriving community of 450 residents was located on the St. Lawrence River a few...
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Marc Pilon
Oct 25, 20247 min read
The Cornwall Canal at Lock 21 Canal (Eastward) & the Long Sault Rapids
To most people, The Long Sault Parkway is synonymous with camping, beaches, watersports, wildlife photography, and many other outdoor...
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Marc Pilon
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Zebra Muscles VS Zebra Mussels
SCUBA Divers Misconception Regarding: Â Zebra Muscles Equues Quagga Herculeus VERSUS Zebra Mussels Dreissena Polymorpha (fingernail size)...
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Marc Pilon
Jul 17, 20245 min read
The Snetsinger Grist Mill in Moulinette (Lost Villages)
Circa 1890 The front of the Grist (Flour) Mill, taken from the road (looking East) The rear of the of the building (looking West) Very...
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Seaway Valley Divers Board Members
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Dr. Brian Hickey of the St. Lawrence River Research Institute as the guest speaker for our 14th annual Pig Roast
We were very lucky to have Dr. Brian Hickey of the St. Lawrence River Research Institute as the guest speaker for our 14th annual Pig...
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Marc Pilon
Mar 12, 20244 min read
The Entrance to the Cornwall Canal at Dickinson’s Landing and Lighthouse
In the late 1700’s, the St. Lawrence River was a fast flowing waterway dotted with troublesome rapids that hindered navigation....
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Marc Pilon
Feb 7, 20244 min read
THE CABLEWAY AND TOWERS
This 1956 photo, situated where what is now Macdonell Island in the Long Sault Parkway Provincial Park Looking west, upriver, of what...
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Marc Pilon
Jan 19, 20243 min read
THE GIANT ELM
In the 1950’s, the St Lawrence Seaway and Power Project and inundation meant that thousands of trees had to be cut to clear the landscape...
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Marc Pilon
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Introduction To Our New Blog Page About Local Dive Sites And Experiences
Farewell to the 2023 dive season! it’s been a great one! For most of us, it’s time to dry out the scuba gear, service the regulators and...
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