3412 - Victoria Harbour Nautical Chart

The Urban Gateway: 3412 - Victoria Harbour & Portage Inlet

Navigate one of Canada’s busiest and most picturesque working harbours with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3412 is the definitive large-scale authority for Victoria Harbour, providing the granular detail required for the complex transit from the open waters of Juan de Fuca Strait into the heart of the city and beyond to Portage Inlet.

Critical Precision for Multi-Use Waterways

Victoria Harbour is a unique "high-density" environment where large passenger ferries, international shipping, and intense seaplane activity converge. CHS Chart 3412 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• Large-Scale 1:12,000 Detail: Offers high-resolution mapping of the Outer, Middle, Inner, and Upper Harbours, ensuring safe clearances for all vessel classes.

• Complex Traffic Schemes: Explicitly defines traffic lanes and seaplane take-off/landing zones, critical for maintaining situational awareness in the Inner Harbour.

• Portage Inlet & Selkirk Water: Provides essential bathymetry and coastal configurations for the narrow passages leading through the Johnson Street Bridge into the Selkirk Water and the tidal reaches of Portage Inlet.

• Safety & Hazard Marking: Clearly identifies submerged rocks, depth soundings, and current aids to navigation, updated for 2026 to ensure compliance with the latest marine safety standards.

The Standard for Capital City Navigation

With Victoria serving as a primary hub for Pacific Northwest tourism and maritime commerce, the role of Chart 3412 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a professional captain on an international ferry, a local kayaker, or a recreational boater exploring the Gorge, this official CHS "road map" provides the accuracy needed to ensure safe navigation from port to port.