1312 - Lac Saint-Pierre Nautical Chart

The Great Fluvial Lake: 1312 - Lac Saint-Pierre

Navigate one of the most unique and ecologically significant stretches of the St. Lawrence with the 1312 - Lac Saint-Pierre Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is the definitive guide for the expansive waters of Lac Saint-Pierre, covering the vital shipping corridor from the islands of Sorel to the open reaches leading toward Trois-Rivières. Whether you are pilotage a deep-draft commercial vessel through the dredged channel or a recreational boater exploring the winding bayous of the archipelago, Chart 1312 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe passage.

Precision Hydrographic & Navigational Data

Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Chart 1312 offers comprehensive information for this technical waterway:

• Main Shipping Channel Coverage: Features high-resolution depth soundings and bathymetry for the St. Lawrence Seaway channel, including current patterns and maintained depths through the lake's center.

• The Sorel Archipelago: Detailed mapping of the western entrance, including the complex network of islands (Île de Grâce, Île aux Ours) and the secondary channels used by local fishers and pleasure craft.

• Navigational Hazards & Signaling: Clearly marks the range lights, lighthouses (such as Île du Moine), and buoys essential for maintaining position within the narrow dredged channels.

• UNESCO Biosphere Context: Provides the topographical and hydrographic context for this protected world heritage site, marking shoals, marshlands, and protected shallow-water zones.

A Technical Masterpiece for Maritime Decor

Beyond its functional use on a bridge, this chart serves as a sophisticated piece of maritime history and art for those inspired by the Bas-Saint-Laurent.

• Technical Elegance: Showcases the intricate line work, sounding density, and maritime symbols that define professional Canadian hydrography.

• Vivid Print Quality: Printed with high-definition clarity to ensure every light characteristic, depth contour, and buoy is sharp and legible for study or display.

• The Perfect Regional Memento: An ideal gift for sailors, residents of Nicolet or Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, and anyone with a deep connection to the "sea within the river."
  
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	1312
  Location	Lac Saint-Pierre, Quebec, Canada
  Scale	1:40,000
  Key Areas	Sorel-Tracy, Nicolet, Baie de la Vallière, Yamachiche
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Depths, Dredged Channels, Navigational Aids)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards