Port of Parry Sound

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About Port of Parry Sound

Parry Sound is a natural harbor on Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, Canada. It handles bulk carriers and passenger vessels, with depths suitable for coastal navigation. The port features wharf loading/offloading facilities.

Background
Parry Sound is a sound or bay of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron, in Ontario, Canada. It is highly irregularly shaped with many deep bays and islands. Killbear Provincial Park is located on the large peninsula that separates the sound from Georgian Bay, while it is bordered on the south side by Parry Island, home of the Wasauksing First Nation, Wasauksing being the First Nation's name for the bay. At the head of the sound is the namesake town that is the largest community on the shores of Georgian Bay from Severn Sound to Manitoulin Island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
200m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4030 →
GeoNames ID
6098749 →
Wikidata
Q7139890 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAPRS
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Latitude
45.3333°
Longitude
-80.0333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Parry Sound?

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The approach to Parry Sound is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Robert Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Cape Robert (0.8 NM NNW), Depot Island (3.6 NM WSW), Spruce Island Shoal (9.5 NM W), Jones Island Range Rear (9.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Parry Sound on?

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The Port of Parry Sound is situated on the North Pacific 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 Parry Sound?

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You can track vessels near Parry Sound (CAPRS) 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 Parry Sound?

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The Port of Parry Sound is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPRS — 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 CAPRS 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 Parry Sound?

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The Port of Parry Sound operates in the UTC-5 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.

What is the Port of Parry Sound?

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PARRY SOUND (UN/Locode: CAPRS), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.33100° N, -80.03750° E.

Where is the Port of Parry Sound located?

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Coordinates: 45.33100° N, -80.03750° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PENETANG — UN/Locode: CAPTH — 44.78650° N, -79.94150° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Parry Sound?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Parry Sound?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Parry Sound?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Parry Sound?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Passenger.