Place to visit
James C. King (Wreck), Canada: what it is and when to go
James C. King (Wreck) is a shipwreck in Canada. Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Shipwreck · Diving, History
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 243 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dive-links.com
- Coordinates
- 45.2678, -81.715
What it is and where
James C. King (Wreck) is a shipwreck in Canada.
Its coordinates are 45.2678, -81.715; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 243 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving and History places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit James C. King (Wreck) is February and May to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebBest time10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:17
- MayBest time14:41
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:08
- AugBest time13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: James C. King (Wreck) has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- W. L. Wetmore (Wreck)Shipwreck509 m
- Philo Scoville (Wreck)Shipwreck1.4 km
- Charles P. Minch (Wreck)Shipwreck3.0 km
- Big Tub LighthouseLighthouse near Tobermory, Ontario, Canada3.5 km
- Fathom Five National Marine ParkNational marine park located in Northern Bruce Peninsula, Canadian4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Diving
- SS Edmund Fitzgerald: American Great Lakes freighter
- HMS Express: 1934 E-class destroyer
- HMS Investigator: Merchant ship used in Arctic exploration
- SS Valencia
- Chick Island: island in Essex County, Ontario, Canada
- HMCS Eastview: 1943 River-class frigate
Every Canada place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is James C. King (Wreck)?
It is a shipwreck in Canada.
When is the best time to visit James C. King (Wreck)?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to James C. King (Wreck)?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 243 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have W. L. Wetmore (Wreck), Philo Scoville (Wreck), Charles P. Minch (Wreck). The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Diving162 places for diving in Canada, from SS Edmund Fitzgerald to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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