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Port of Grise Fiord

CAYGZ🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Grise Fiord

Grise Fiord is Canada's northernmost public community, located on Ellesmere Island. It serves as a vital supply point for this remote Arctic hamlet. Historically, general cargo, passenger, and tanker vessels have called at the port.

Background
Grise Fiord is an Inuit hamlet on the southern tip of Ellesmere Island, in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is one of three populated places on the island; despite its low population, it is the largest community on Ellesmere Island. Created by the Canadian Government in 1953 through a relocation of Inuit families from Inukjuak, Quebec, it is Canada's northernmost public community. It is also one of the coldest inhabited places in the world, with an average yearly temperature of −16.5 °C (2.3 °F).

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1953

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
CA-NU
Latitude
76.4167°
Longitude
-82.9500°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q276115 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.grisefiord.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Grise Fiord on?+
The Port of Grise Fiord is situated on the Arctic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the polar climate zone with ice conditions for much of the year, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Grise Fiord?+
You can track vessels near Grise Fiord (CAYGZ) 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 CAYGZ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Grise Fiord?+
The Port of Grise Fiord 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 Grise Fiord?+
GRISE FIORD (UN/Locode: CAYGZ), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 76.42000° N, -82.95000° E.
Where is the Port of Grise Fiord located?+
Coordinates: 76.42000° N, -82.95000° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Grise Fiord?+
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 Grise Fiord?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Grise Fiord?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.