3000 - Juan de Fuca Strait to Dixon Entrance Nautical Chart

The Definitive West Coast Guide: 3000 - Juan de Fuca Strait to Dixon Entrance

Navigate the entire length of the British Columbia coastline with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3000 is the essential regional "Sailing Chart" for the Pacific Coast, providing the broad-scale coverage required for safe transit from the Juan de Fuca Strait in the south to the Dixon Entrance at the Alaskan border.

Broad-Scale Precision for Long-Range Transit

At a scale of 1:1,250,000, Chart 3000 is designed for high-level passage planning and offshore navigation. This CHS "road map" provides the essential "ground-truth" data required for:

• Strategic Route Planning: The "big picture" view necessary for commercial ships, fishing fleets, and expedition cruisers transiting the Inside Passage and the outer Pacific coast.

• Regional Coastal Orientation: Features the comprehensive configuration of the coast, including Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the complex network of sounds and inlets that define the BC shoreline.

• Bathymetric Overview: Provides critical depth soundings and seafloor characteristics for the continental shelf and deep-sea approaches.

• Safety & Navigation Aids: Clearly identifies major hazards, elevations, and primary aids to navigation, ensuring a safe transition from the high seas to more detailed coastal approach charts.

The Standard for Pacific Maritime Safety

With the expansion of commercial shipping and the continued importance of the Pacific Gateway, the role of Chart 3000 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a professional mariner planning a multi-day voyage or a serious recreational boater embarking on a trek to the North, this official CHS chart provides the foundation for safe navigation through Canada's Western waters.