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Port of Les Escoumins

CAQLE🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Les Escoumins

Located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River estuary in Quebec, Canada, Les Escoumins is a seaport established in 1863. It serves as a port of call and handles various cargo types.

Background
Les Escoumins is a municipality in La Haute-Côte-Nord Regional County Municipality in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the north shore of the maritime estuary of the St. Lawrence River.

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1863

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAQLE
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
CA-QC
Latitude
48.3500°
Longitude
-69.4167°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q3232468 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
escoumins.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Les Escoumins?+
The approach to Les Escoumins is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bon Désir Lighthouse at 5.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Haut-fond Prince (16.6 NM SSW), Île Rouge (17.7 NM SSW), Île Verte (18 NM S), Île Bicquette (21.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Les Escoumins on?+
The Port of Les Escoumins 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 Les Escoumins?+
You can track vessels near Les Escoumins (CAQLE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CAQLE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Les Escoumins?+
The Port of Les Escoumins 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 Les Escoumins?+
LES ESCOUMINS (UN/Locode: CAQLE), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 48.34769° N, -69.38631° E.
Where is the Port of Les Escoumins located?+
Coordinates: 48.34769° N, -69.38631° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TADOUSSAC — UN/Locode: CATAD — 48.13436° N, -69.72002° EGROS CACOUNA — UN/Locode: CAGCA — 47.91000° N, -69.48000° ERIMOUSKI — UN/Locode: CARIM — 48.47871° N, -68.51385° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Les Escoumins?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Les Escoumins?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.