Seaport · Canada
Port of Walpole Island
Walpole Island (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 3650). It lies on the Lake Saint Clair.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- World Port Index no.
- 3650
- Coordinates
- 42.62°N, 82.52°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Lake Saint Clair; Great Lakes
- WPI region
- Canada Lake Huron
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Communications and connections
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Walpole Island, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 - Great Lakes and their connecting waterways.
Frequently asked questions about Walpole Island
Where is Port of Walpole Island?
Walpole Island (Canada) lies on the Lake Saint Clair, at about 42.62°N, 82.52°W.
How far is Walpole Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include New York / New Jersey, Montreal, Norfolk (Virginia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Walpole Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Walpole Island through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.