Aquatarium Otter check out their dive tank!
It
only makes sense that Dave Sheridan, diver, underwater sculptor and educational
Programmer at Brockville’s Aquatarium, would
use the word anchor when talking
about the new riverside shipwreck museum and aquarium called the Aquatarium.
“
This is the city’s anchor attraction – not just for divers but for all tourists
who have an interest in history, aquatic life and, of course, shipwrecks” said
Dave Sheridan. “The new Aquatarium has the
look and feel of the Thousand Island.
Anyone who has taken a island tour will have seen the historic Bolt
Castle - the Castle’s boat house is the architectural inspiration for what we have
here.”
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| Dave Sheridan by Otter Tank - Weir |
The $25-million, 27,000+ sq. ft
attraction is a learning and discovery centre located on the waterfront in the
heart of Brockville. There are fresh water
fish filled aquariums, underwater shipwreck exhibitions interactive adventures
and experiences that are meant to give visitors an appreciation of the unique
history, culture and ecosystems of the 1,000 Islands region.
There is a lot to
see inside the new waterfront attraction, of note for divers are:
· A “fish’s eye view” into the sunken Keystorm pilothouse. The Keystorm was a
258-foot cargo steamer built in Britain in 1909. She stands submerged in the
St. Lawrence and is a popular diving destination. The Keystorm
pilothouse has been carefully reconstructed inside the aquarium experience
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| Life sized replica of the Ontario - Weir |
· There is a new working dive tank
and inside are the replica remains of the St. Lawrence River shipwreck the Sir Robert Peel, a Canadian steamboat
that was seized and burned by real-life pirate Bill Johnston. Visitors get into the exhibition
through a gaping hole in the bow of the Sir Robert Peel and explore the bowels
of the pirated ship. Inside trained divers interact with guests from the depths
of the wreck tank.
· This dive tank is fully equipped for
dive certifications and other training, making it one of the most
state-of-the-art dive attractions in the 1000 Islands. Dive classes are
scheduled to start later this year.
Addresses of
companies and attractions mentioned in the Brockville stories.
Aquatarium
The Aquatarium is open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 5
p.m
6 Broad St.,
Brockville, Ontario K6V 4T7
Telephone: 613-342-6789 or Toll-free:
1-888-241-523
ABUCS / Dive
Brockville Adventure Center
2 Water St. E. Brockville, ON K6V 1A1
phone: 613-345-2800
Dive Tech Training Centre
1624 Hwy 2 East,
Mallorytown, Ontario
K0E 1R0 Phone: (613) 923-1992
SOS 1,000 Islands Chapter –
Brockville, ON
http://1000islands.saveontarioshipwrecks.ca
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