Port of Louisbourg

CALOU🇨🇦Canada

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Louisbourg is a natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It serves as a fishing port and a base for recreational boating.

Background
Louisbourg is an unincorporated community and former town in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.
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Elevation
-9999m
Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
45.9167°
Longitude
-59.9833°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
CALOU
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Louisbourg?

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The approach to Louisbourg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Louisbourg Range Front Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Louisbourg Range Rear (1 NM SSW), Louisbourg (1.2 NM ESE), Little Lorraine (5.5 NM ENE), Rouse Point (7.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Louisbourg on?

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The Port of Louisbourg is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Louisbourg?

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You can track vessels near Louisbourg (CALOU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Louisbourg?

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The Port of Louisbourg is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CALOU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CALOU mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Louisbourg?

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The Port of Louisbourg operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.