Port of Lions Head: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Lions Head is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.9833° N, 81.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
44.9833° N, 81.2500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
15 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lions Head

Where is Port of Lions Head located?

Port of Lions Head is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.9833° N, 81.2500° W.

How deep is Port of Lions Head?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lions Head has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Lions Head require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lions Head.

What type of harbor is Port of Lions Head?

Port of Lions Head is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Lions Head have?

Port of Lions Head is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Lions Head are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →