The history of the river stretches hundreds of years back. Local tribes traversed its waters via canoe, harvesting an abundance of fish including white fish and sturgeon, and farmed its fertile banks. Port Huron was a community meeting place with its centralized location and easy access. The indigenous people were replaced with Europeans who over four hundred years logged, trapped, fished, and industrialized the river.

Used as a shipping lane, the river has wrecked many boats due to its swift current and the region’s stormy weather. Many ship skeletons remain buried in the river’s bottom. Trash from the settlers also lies below and paints a picture of how people lived during the period. Divers have flocked to the river over the years to seek these hidden treasures. The St. Clair River is low-cost to explore, as a diver can gain access on the sides and does not have to hire a charter vessel. Join us in this underwater treasure hunt.