Port of Valleyfield

The controlling depth at Valleyfield is 8.02 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Valleyfield is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Beauharnois Upper Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NW. Other aids include Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Front (4.9 NM WNW), Soulanges Canal Upper Entrance Range Rear (4.9 NM WNW), Way Shoal (4.9 NM WNW), St. Louis Bridge Range Rear (6.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Valleyfield 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Valleyfield operates in the UTC-3:30 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.

VALLEYFIELD (UN/Locode: CAVLF), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.22350° N, -74.09500° E.

Coordinates: 45.22350° N, -74.09500° E. Nearby terminals/ports:COTE-STE-CATHERINE — UN/Locode: CACSC — 45.40746° N, -73.59377° EMONTREAL — UN/Locode: CAMTR — 45.55701° N, -73.51674° ECRYSLER PARK — UN/Locode: CAMOB — 44.93580° N, -75.09080° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 8.02 m.

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

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.