Port of Montreal (CAMTR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Montreal (UN/LOCODE CAMTR) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 45.5167° N, 73.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada St Lawrence R
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Montreal
Where is Port of Montreal located?
Port of Montreal is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 45.5167° N, 73.5500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Montreal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Montreal is CAMTR — country code CA, location code MTR.
How deep is Port of Montreal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Montreal has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Montreal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Montreal.
What type of harbor is Port of Montreal?
Port of Montreal is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Montreal have?
Port of Montreal is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Montreal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2235), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →