Port of Toronto (CATOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Toronto (UN/LOCODE CATOR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.6167° N, 79.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Medium
- 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 Toronto
Where is Port of Toronto located?
Port of Toronto is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.6167° N, 79.3833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Toronto?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Toronto is CATOR — country code CA, location code TOR.
How deep is Port of Toronto?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Toronto has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Toronto require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Toronto.
What type of harbor is Port of Toronto?
Port of Toronto is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Toronto have?
Port of Toronto is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Toronto are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →