W.A. Switzer Provincial Park
There are two good places to dive in the park. Follow the links below for
each lake.
How to get there:
Jarvis Lake is in W.A. Switzer Provincial Park which lies
Northwest of Hinton and can be reached by going to Hinton on highway #16 and
then west to the juncion of highway 40. The park is about 50 minutes North on
highway 40.
Emerson Lake is East of the park. It can be reached by
going to the park and then going East on the Welwood haul road through a
campsite run by Welwood of Canada.
There are many camp sites in and around the area. Lots of places to go
fishing, biking, hiking, etc. The nearest hospital is in Hinton (865-3333).
Level:
This is a novice dive.
Conditions:
Emerson has a very silty bottom with a gradual slope to an unknown maximum
depth. The visibility is fairly good.
Life:
Some trout and suckers. Very little vegetation.
Precautions:
Power boats are permitted on this lake - ALWAYS FLY A FLAG!
Highlights:
There is a fish habitat project, sponsered by Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Parks
and Recreation and is maintained by the Hinton Scuba Club. It lies in about 30
feet of water near the beach entry.
Level:
Another novice dive.
Conditions:
A nice sandy beach entry. The bottom is very silty and slopes gently to a
maximum depth of about 50 feet. The visibility is low due to algae growth.
Life:
Very little life, some trout and weed growth.
Precautions:
Watch out for power boats! ALWAYS FLY A FLAG!
Highlights:
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Last updated: Saturday, March 30, 1996 @ 11:02