3052 - Okanagan Lake Nautical Chart (2 sheets)

The Interior Standard: 3052 - Okanagan Lake (2 sheets)

Navigate the heart of the Okanagan Valley with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3052 is the definitive navigational guide for Okanagan Lake, providing the precision required for safe passage across its 135 km length, including the bustling waters of Kelowna, Vernon, and Penticton.

Essential Detail for Leisure & Commerce

Okanagan Lake is a deep, fjord-like basin with steep underwater drop-offs and significant recreational traffic. CHS Chart 3052 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• Strategic Transit: A 1:50,000 scale overview, essential for tour operators, commercial logistics, and long-range pleasure craft.

• High-Resolution Bathymetry: Provides accurate depth soundings and seafloor characteristics—crucial for safe anchoring and avoiding submerged hazards in the lake's deeper basins (up to 232m).

• Harbour & Marina Access: Includes detailed coastal configurations and landmark elevations for safe approaches to the Kelowna Yacht Club, Paddlewheel Park, and various public boat launches.

• Navigational Safety: Explicitly marks unlit buoys, repositioned aids, and hazardous underwater rocks, ensuring compliance with the latest Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR).

The Standard for Okanagan Waterway Safety

With the expansion of the blue economy and the continued popularity of the Okanagan as a premier world-class boating destination, the role of Chart 3052 is more vital than ever. Whether you are an angler seeking depth contours or a family on a houseboat excursion, this official CHS "road map" provides the accuracy needed to ensure safe navigation from port to port.