Winter icebreaking public notices

In this section, we list the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking public notices. We issue public notices when icebreaking operations are near communities. We also regularly conduct icebreaking operations in commercial waterways throughout the winter and spring. If you see ice, you might see us.

If you see an icebreaker or other vessel, leave the ice immediately; it’s dangerous. And avoid the area even after icebreaking operations are complete. See our ice safety page for more tips.

The Canadian Coast Guard provides icebreaking services to ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships through ice-covered waters in Canada. We also break-up ice jams to prevent flooding.

Public notices

Operation date	Location	Additional details
January 6, 2026	Midland, Ontario	Icebreaking near Midland
January 8, 2026	Thunder Bay, Ontario	Icebreaking in Thunder Bay
February 19, 2026	St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec City, Quebec	Icebreaking on St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec City
February 20, 2026	Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador	Icebreaking near Lewisporte
February 20, 2026	Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador	Icebreaking near Botwood
February 21, 2026	Glovertown, Newfoundland and Labrador	Icebreaking near Glovertown
February 25, 2026	Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador	Icebreaking near Botwood