Video of a Shipwreck from a Glass Bottom Boat Tour in Big Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario

Explore the haunting beauty beneath the surface with this stunning video of a shipwreck, filmed through the glass bottom of a Blue Heron Cruises boat in Big Tub Harbour, located in Tobermory, Ontario, Canada, the heart of Fathom Five National Marine Park.

This high-definition footage gives viewers a clear look at one of the area's most accessible and iconic wrecks, The Sweepstakes Schooner. As the tour boat glides over the shallow turquoise waters of Big Tub, the shipwreck becomes visible in striking detail include the wooden deck, preserved in the cold, clear waters of Lake Huron. This is one of the more than 20 historic shipwrecks protected within Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada’s first national marine conservation area, established in 1987 and spanning 112 square kilometres.

Most shipwrecks in the area date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a glimpse into Ontario’s rich maritime history. Some, like the City of Grand Rapids, lie in shallow waters and are visible from above or while snorkelling, diving, or taking a glass bottom boat tour—making Tobermory one of the best places in Canada for underwater exploration without getting wet.

This video of the Sweepstakes Schooner Shipwreck highlights not just the wreck itself, but also the calm, clear conditions of the day—ideal for sightseeing and photography.

Video credit: Logan Cahill