Fort William, Canada

Cruise Port

Fort William

Former city in Ontario.

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Overview

Fort William is a cruise port in Canada. It lies on the coast at approximately 48.38, -89.28.

About Fort William

Fort William was a city in Ontario, Canada, located on the Kaministiquia River, at its entrance to Lake Superior. Incorporated as a town in 1892 and as a city in 1907, it was amalgamated with Port Arthur and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre to form the city of Thunder Bay in January 1970.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Fort William — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Fort William

Thunder Bay skyline
Thunder Bay skyline
Fort William
Fort William

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 22°C in Jul and coolest around -8°C in Feb (average daytime highs).

Jan
-7°
-14°
Feb
-8°
-16°
Mar
0°
-8°
Apr
5°
-2°
May
13°
4°
Jun
20°
10°
Jul
22°
13°
Aug
22°
14°
Sep
18°
11°
Oct
12°
5°
Nov
3°
-3°
Dec
-2°
-9°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Fort William the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Fort William, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →