Marine Transportation Services

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)

Mackenzie River & Great Slave Lake Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
Lutsel K’e 1 11-July

16-July

Norman Wells 1 19-June 22-June
  2 25-June 30-June
  3 23-July 28-July
Tulita 1 19-June 22-June
  2 23-June 28-June
Kasho Got’ine 1 25-June 30-June
Inuvik 1 25-June 30-June
  2 23-July 28-July
Tuktoyaktuk 1 25-June 30-June
  2 23-July 28-July
Ulukhaktok 1 25-June 30-June
Sachs Harbour 1 25-June 30-June
Paulatuk 1 25-June 30-June
Kugluktuk** 1 25-June 30-June

    Departing Tuktoyaktuk

    Beaufort Sea & Mackenzie Delta Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
    Ulukhaktok 1 17-July 22-July
      2 15-Aug 20-Aug
    Sachs Harbour 1 17-July 22-July
      2 15-Aug 20-Aug
    Paulatuk 1 17-July 22-July
      2 15-Aug 20-Aug

     

    Kitikmeot                                       Trip Cargo Cut Off Estimated Departure
    Kugluktuk** 1 15-Aug 20-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.