Port of Parry Sound (CAPRS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Parry Sound (UN/LOCODE CAPRS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.3333° N, 80.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Parry Sound
Where is Port of Parry Sound located?
Port of Parry Sound is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.3333° N, 80.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Parry Sound?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Parry Sound is CAPRS — country code CA, location code PRS.
How deep is Port of Parry Sound?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Parry Sound has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Parry Sound require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Parry Sound.
What type of harbor is Port of Parry Sound?
Port of Parry Sound is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Parry Sound have?
Port of Parry Sound is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Parry Sound are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →