Port of Heron Bay (CAHBY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Heron Bay (UN/LOCODE CAHBY) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 48.6500° N, 86.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Heron Bay
Where is Port of Heron Bay located?
Port of Heron Bay is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 48.6500° N, 86.3167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Heron Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Heron Bay is CAHBY — country code CA, location code HBY.
How deep is Port of Heron Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Heron Bay has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Heron Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Heron Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Heron Bay?
Port of Heron Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Heron Bay have?
Port of Heron Bay is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Heron Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →