Sailing Schedule and Final Cargo Acceptance Dates
Listed dates are subject to change. This page will be updated with the most current information available.
2026 Cut-off dates & Estimated time of Departure
Departing Hay River
(The Hay River Terminal is Open to accept Cargo May 1st, 2026)
Updated July 29, 2026
| Mackenzie River & Great Slave Lake | Trip | Cargo Cut Off | Estimated Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsel K’e | 1 | 24 July |
30 July |
| Norman Wells | 1 | 27 June | 02 July |
| 2 | 12 Jul | 17 July | |
| 3 | 04 Aug | 09 Aug | |
| Tulita | 1 | 27 June | 02 July |
| 2 | 04 Aug | 09 Aug | |
| Kasho Got’ine | 1 | 27 June | 02 July |
| Inuvik | 1 | 09 July | 17 July |
| 2 | 04 Aug | 09 Aug | |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 1 | 12 July | 17 July |
| 2 | 04 Aug | 09 Aug | |
| Ulukhaktok | 1 | 12 July | 17 July |
| Sachs Harbour | 1 | 12 July | 17 July |
| Paulatuk | 1 | 12 July | 17 July |
| Kugluktuk** | 1 | 12 July | 17 July |
Departing Tuktoyaktuk
| Beaufort Sea & Mackenzie Delta | Trip | Cargo Cut Off | Estimated Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulukhaktok | 1 | 05 Aug | 10 Aug |
| 2 | 23 Aug | 28 Aug | |
| Sachs Harbour | 1 | 05 Aug | 10 Aug |
| 2 | 23 Aug | 28 Aug | |
| Paulatuk | 1 | 05 Aug | 10 Aug |
| 2 | 23 Aug | 28 Aug |
| Kitikmeot | Trip | Cargo Cut Off | Estimated Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kugluktuk** | 1 | 23 Aug | 28 Aug |
**Capacity for Kugluktuk is limited. Available space will be awarded on a “First come, first served” basis.
- ** Subject to change of arrival
- Cargo must be booked through the GNWT MTS Customer Service Desk prior to arrival at the Terminal.
- Cargo must be booked prior to the Cut Off date to allow sufficient time for scheduling and planning.
- Bookings received after the Cut Off date may be refused at the GNWT MTS discretion.