Stream the Duluth Ship Canal live cam overlooking the Aerial Lift Bridge. Catch ore boats, salties, and classic Great Lakes freighters arriving and departing in real time—horn salutes and all. Scroll for tips on the best times to watch, how to ID ships, and canal weather notes.
Duluth Canal Cam FAQ
What is the best time to watch ship arrivals?
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Morning and late afternoon often bring multiple transits, but arrivals happen all day. Watch when winds turn onshore for dramatic entries.
What does the horn salute mean at the Duluth canal?
It’s the traditional Ambassador Salute: three long blasts and two short blasts exchanged between ship and bridge as a friendly greeting.
How can I tell a Laker from a salty?
Lakers commonly have a self-unloading boom on deck and run Great Lakes routes; salties (ocean-going ships) tend to have deck cranes and different hull lines.
Where is the Duluth Canal Cam located?
The camera overlooks the Duluth Ship Canal and Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth, MN, providing a live view of vessels entering and leaving the harbor.
Can I rewatch a specific arrival?
Use the stream’s DVR/rewind if available, and check our recent posts for timestamps, photos, and ship details.
Find out more about the history of the canal and the cities of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI, make a donation or learn about the Corps of Engineers’ Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center by visiting lsmma.com
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What to Watch Today
- Bridge lifts & horn salutes: listen for the three-long, two-short Ambassador Salute when ships greet the bridge.
- Ship IDs: look for hull color, self-unloader booms, and crane count to tell Lakers from salties.
- Wind & waves: easterlies kick up waves at the canal — dramatic entries & spray.
Looked at the temps in my area for next week and
there is a warming trend. Yes! Hope the same for you
all.
Hi Angelin ♥ Here In PA temperatures will be above freezing….starting Feb. 11.
This weekend will be so cold with snow squalls and wind. 😒
Hi! Old Man Winter sure is hanging tough, throwing all
kinds of tantrums. Hang in there, TEA. Hope you are
feeling more comfortable since having the procedure,
especially with your breathing.
doing okay 😘
🙄brrrrr,,,,
Hello Angie ! 🤗🌞 City paralysis, black ice.😉
Hi Stasia! Oh no, black ice is so scary and deceiving.
Hope you don’t have to be out in it.
noooo😉
🌞sending sun your way!
Good morning everyone.😊
Have a beautiful day!!!
Good morning, TEA! I can taste the brew and smell
the roses! Thank you!
😊
Hello Tea ! Have a good day🥰 thanks….Hugs !!!
😘
Nature lovers😀
Good morning!!
Hello Angie .🙋🏻♀️
Good morning everyone ! Have a nice day 😘 Nice morning🌅
Good morning Stasia 🤗
I see visitors taking pictures….it is only 13°😧
Have a warm and cozy day friend. 💛
Good morning Tea ! You too, have a warm and peaceful day😘
nice view…😊
Lots of Coots on the water.
Looked up Coot….a medium sized duck-like bird.
Good morning, TEA! Crazy feet, right!
😀 Seeing them in the harbor for the first time, Deborah
informed me as to what they are called. Never heard of a Coot
before! Hope today is a good one! I’ll be leaving soon for the store
as a weak winter storm might be so generous as to leave a little
snow and sleet starting tonight. Cats are very worried if they
have enough food in the pantry. lol
Happy shopping Angelin.
Smart to shop in case of storm.
Yes..coot…😀
Good morning! May the sun shine upon you and bring
you warmth.
Good morning Angelin 😊
A little sun here…..will bring warm feeling.
Good! Glad the sun is making an appearance.
Hope you had a restful night. One of the cats had
the zoomies, so I didn’t. 😼 lol
😻 hope all is calm now.
Hello Angie..🌞