Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We kayaked from the Little Tub Harbour to the Big Tub Harbour to snorkel the Sweepstakes and the City of Grand Rapids shipwrecks. The Sweepstakes is a 36.3 m (119 ft) long, two-masted schooner, found at depths of 7 m (20 ft). The Sweepstakes was damaged off of Cove Island, then towed to Big Tub Harbour where it sank in September of 1885. The hull is still intact, with the windlass and a portion of the bow rail still in place. For both safety and conservation, penetration of the wreck is not permitted. This is one of the most popular wrecks in the park.
About 30 m (100 ft) beside the Sweepstakes is the City of Grand Rapids wreck. This ship was an elegant passenger steamer until it burned and sank in October of 1907. Its rudder and propeller are displayed at the local museum.
In the afternoon, we accessed the wreckage of four small steam tugs by foot via Bay Street. There is a walkway that descends to a wooden deck area. Here you can see Alice G, Robert K, John & Alex, and Bob Foot at a depth of 13 m (40 ft). This is a popular site for divers and snorkelers. Washrooms and parking available.
We saw tons of gobies, crayfish and beautiful smallmouth bass!
We kayaked from the Little Tub Harbour to the Big Tub Harbour to snorkel the Sweepstakes and the City of Grand Rapids shipwrecks. The Sweepstakes is a 36.3 m (119 ft) long, two-masted schooner, found at depths of 7 m (20 ft). The Sweepstakes was damaged off of Cove Island, then towed to Big Tub Harbour where it sank in September of 1885. The hull is still intact, with the windlass and a portion of the bow rail still in place. For both safety and conservation, penetration of the wreck is not permitted. This is one of the most popular wrecks in the park.
About 30 m (100 ft) beside the Sweepstakes is the City of Grand Rapids wreck. This ship was an elegant passenger steamer until it burned and sank in October of 1907. Its rudder and propeller are displayed at the local museum.
In the afternoon, we accessed the wreckage of four small steam tugs by foot via Bay Street. There is a walkway that descends to a wooden deck area. Here you can see Alice G, Robert K, John & Alex, and Bob Foot at a depth of 13 m (40 ft). This is a popular site for divers and snorkelers. Washrooms and parking available.
We saw tons of gobies, crayfish and beautiful smallmouth bass!
