Visit MarineTraffic.com and zoom in or out to view the freighters on the Great Lakes. Rest your cursor on the green freighter icons to identify the name of the boat.

Use the map below to compare with the live MarineTraffic.com. This will help you know when big boats will be in view.

Call the Soo Locks Visitors Center hotline at 906-202-1333 for an updated listing of freighter traffic. The hotline is updated between Mother’s Day and mid-October throughout the day.

Visit the 9&10 News Skycam atop of Karl’s Cuisine. You may need to refresh the Skycam page.