Port of Niagara (CANOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Niagara (UN/LOCODE CANOL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.2500° N, 79.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Niagara
Where is Port of Niagara located?
Port of Niagara is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.2500° N, 79.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Niagara?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Niagara is CANOL — country code CA, location code NOL.
How deep is Port of Niagara?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Niagara has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Niagara require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Niagara.
What type of harbor is Port of Niagara?
Port of Niagara is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Niagara have?
Port of Niagara is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Niagara are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →