1551 - Chats Falls to Chenaux Nautical Chart

Navigate the Upper Ottawa: 1551 - Chats Falls to Chenaux Nautical Chart

Chart your course through the scenic and challenging waters of the Upper Ottawa River with the professional accuracy of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 1551 is the definitive navigational "road map" for mariners traveling from the Chats Falls hydro-electric dam upriver to the Chenaux dam near Portage-du-Fort.

Critical Data for Complex Waterways

This stretch of the Ottawa River, including Chats Lake, is known for its narrow channels and numerous islands. CHS Chart 1551 is specifically engineered to meet the requirements of safe marine navigation by providing:

• Precise Depth Soundings: Essential for navigating the shallow areas south of the Kennedy Islands and the narrow passages near Boom Island.

• Hazard Identification: Clearly marks underwater rocks, shoals, and "deadheads" that are often invisible to the naked eye.

• Aids to Navigation: Includes the latest locations and characteristics of buoys, lights, and daybeacons maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard.

• Seabed Characteristics: Provides vital information on the nature of the river bottom—crucial for secure anchoring in popular spots like Sand Point or Mohr Island.

Essential for Local Mariners & Explorers

Whether you are a member of the Chats Lakes Yacht Club, a fisherman targeting the Arnprior area, or a recreational boater portaging around the dams, this chart is your primary safety tool. In an era of increasing recreational activity, relying on official CHS data ensures you avoid the sandbars and strong currents common near the dams.