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?
Lift Bridge Cam
Lighthouse Cam
Duluth Canal Cam
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.


Not somewhere I want to be at the moment !
Hello Beryl 😊
I agree….so very cold looking.
A closer look around !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXewppUm6Yw
Hi Beryl,
I am going to MN this summer and my friend is taking me to Duluth.
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Hope we see you waving to us.
Thanks for posting this Beryl.
Thank you for posting the video. Very interesting.
Duluth…😊
Stasia, do you still have snow?
There is lees snow, but heavy frosts…😏
My goodness! Until I saw the flying American flag thought
the screen was frozen. It is literally a frozen world at the
harbor! Good morning friends!
Hello Angelin 🌸
Hi TEA! Will not be long before flowers are blooming
once again. We are warm today with rain on the way.
Went to Petsmart with long sleeves, no coat for a change.
Have a wonderful day!
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Good morning everyone 😊 Have a great day.
Lots of snow dumped on Duluth.❄
Good morning Tea ! have a nice day ! 😘 Winter im full swing..
Hello Stasia 🌻
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Good morning, TEA! That’s a lot of cold, right? 😀
I wonder if people live here on the beach during the Winter !
they do
H😀i Beryl !
Hello Beryl. 🙋
I would think many would live on the beach area all year long.
Hello all !Have a nice day 😘 Not like Duluth….brrrrrr.
Hello Stasia ♥ Good one….weather in Duluth is not my cup of tea either.
Have a peaceful day friend. 😘
Hi TEA
How are you doing?
Doing better Ardyth. ♥ Thank you for asking.
Taking 2 water pills a day is helping with water weight gain with CHF.
That is good news!!♥♥
Morning Tea…😘 Have a good day friend 💗
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Hi !! They are supposed to maybe get 70mph winds
😮 Wow…..
Hi Ardy ! oh nooo…🙄