3410 - Sooke Inlet to Parry Bay Nautical Chart

The South Island Sentinel: 3410 - Sooke Inlet to Parry Bay

Navigate the scenic and rugged southern coastline of Vancouver Island with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3410 is the definitive navigational authority for the waters between Sooke Inlet and Parry Bay, providing essential high-resolution coverage for Becher Bay, Pedder Bay, and the strategic approaches to the Juan de Fuca Strait.

Critical Precision for Coastal & Recreational Transit

The waters surrounding Sooke are characterized by dramatic tidal shifts and rocky outcrops, making high-detail mapping a safety requirement. CHS Chart 3410 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• High-Resolution 1:20,000 Scale: Offers the granular detail necessary for identifying safe leads through the technical entrances of Sooke Harbour and the sheltered waters of Pedder Bay.

• Strategic Coastal Bathymetry: Provides accurate depth soundings and seafloor characteristics—crucial for recreational fishers targeting the region's famous salmon runs and for commercial vessels navigating near William Head.

• Hazard & Shoal Identification: Explicitly marks the dangerous rocks and submerged hazards common along the South Island shelf, ensuring safe anchoring and visual pilotage.

• Aids to Navigation: Clearly identifies the latest positioning of buoys, lights, and beacons, updated with the most recent Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR) for 2026.

The Standard for Pacific Maritime Safety

With the increasing popularity of eco-tourism, sport fishing, and commercial logistics in the Capital Regional District, the role of Chart 3410 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a local mariner out of Sooke, a researcher studying the Salish Sea, or a transient vessel entering from the Pacific, this official CHS "road map" provides the accuracy and reliability required to navigate these essential waterways.