Come watch the ships of Lake Superior from our beautiful Two Harbors shores!
One of the most awe-inspiring things do in Two Harbors is to watch the ore boats in Agate Bay. Many of these vessels are over 1,000 feet long and it’s amazing to witness them maneuver in and out of our small port with ease. Stood upright from end to end, the biggest ships that we see in our port would stand almost as tall as the Chrysler Building! A popular spot to watch them is from the end of the breakwall, where they come so close that it feels like you can reach out and touch them!
You will mostly see ‘lakers’ (ships that travel within the Great Lakes) in Agate Bay, with the occasional ‘salty’ (ocean going vessel). Ships arrive in Two Harbors to load with iron ore, which is the primary ingredient for making steel. The ore is delivered to port by rail from mines in northern Minnesota; the vessels load up and transport the ore to steel mills, such as in Northwest Indiana, Detroit, Cleveland, and Ontario.
It’s amazing to think that this town has a port that influences manufacturing and trade all over the world. Take time to check it out next time you are in Two Harbors! If you can’t make it soon, watch the live streams on our website so you will never miss another vessel landing.
Find daily shipping schedules at the RJ Houle Information Center or keep tabs on anticipated arrivals and departures on harborlookout.com!
Aerial view of Two Harbors, Minnesota, on the north shore of Lake Superior. A Great lakes freighter is departing the harbor. Port of Two Harbors 1
Port of Two Harbors
Aerial view of Two Harbors, Minnesota, on the north shore of Lake Superior. A Great lakes freighter is departing the harbor. Port of Two Harbors 1
Port of Two Harbors
The majestic docks in Agate Bay. Port of Two Harbors 2
Port of Two Harbors
The majestic docks in Agate Bay. Port of Two Harbors 2
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Port of Two Harbors
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Port of Two Harbors
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Port of Two Harbors
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Port of Two Harbors
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Port of Two Harbors
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Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 8
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 8
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 9
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 9
Port of Two Harbors
Seagul like view of CN's active Two Harbors docks. Edna G, sits tied off on the right, massive ground pile fills the back of the scene. Port of Two Harbors 10
Port of Two Harbors
Seagul like view of CN's active Two Harbors docks. Edna G, sits tied off on the right, massive ground pile fills the back of the scene. Port of Two Harbors 10
Port of Two Harbors
Edna G Tugboat. Port of Two Harbors 11
Port of Two Harbors
Edna G Tugboat. Port of Two Harbors 11
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 12
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 12
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 13
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 13
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 14
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 14
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 15
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 15
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 16
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 16
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 17
Port of Two Harbors
CSL Tadoussac loading taconite. Port of Two Harbors 17
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 18
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 18
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 19
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Port of Two Harbors 19
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Iron Ore from Northern MN, actually taconite pellets (containing iron ore) being loaded to take down to the factories on the 'lower' great lakes. Port of Two Harbors 20
Port of Two Harbors
Ore docks in Two harbors, MN. Iron Ore from Northern MN, actually taconite pellets (containing iron ore) being loaded to take down to the factories on the 'lower' great lakes. Port of Two Harbors 20
Port of Two Harbors
On December 22, 2012, the Walter J. McCarthy, Jr. loaded iron ore pellets at the CN conveyor dock in Two Harbors while the John J. Boland waited on the other side. I took this picture and the two below from the Two Harbors break wall. Port of Two Harbors 21
Port of Two Harbors
On December 22, 2012, the Walter J. McCarthy, Jr. loaded iron ore pellets at the CN conveyor dock in Two Harbors while the John J. Boland waited on the other side. I took this picture and the two below from the Two Harbors break wall. Port of Two Harbors 21
Port of Two Harbors
On July 1, 2012, the Capt. Henry Jackman loaded iron ore pellets at the conveyor dock while the Indiana Harbor waited. Port of Two Harbors 22
Port of Two Harbors
On July 1, 2012, the Capt. Henry Jackman loaded iron ore pellets at the conveyor dock while the Indiana Harbor waited. Port of Two Harbors 22
Port of Two Harbors
The next day, I caught the Edwin H. Gott loading iron ore pellets at the conveyor dock while the Cason J. Callaway waited to do the same. Port of Two Harbors 23
Port of Two Harbors
The next day, I caught the Edwin H. Gott loading iron ore pellets at the conveyor dock while the Cason J. Callaway waited to do the same. Port of Two Harbors 23
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 24
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 24
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 25
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 25
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 26
Port of Two Harbors
Train carry iron ore. Port of Two Harbors 26
Port of Two Harbors
There are three loading docks at Two Harbors. Port of Two Harbors 27
Port of Two Harbors
There are three loading docks at Two Harbors. Port of Two Harbors 27
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Two Harbors Light. Port of Two Harbors 28
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Two Harbors Light. Port of Two Harbors 28
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Two Harbors Light. Port of Two Harbors 29
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