3419 - Esquimalt Harbour Nautical Chart

The Strategic Port: 3419 - Esquimalt Harbour & Royal Roads

Navigate the historic and vital waters of Esquimalt Harbour with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3419 is the definitive navigational authority for one of Canada’s most significant deep-water ports, providing essential detail for the approaches through Royal Roads and into the inner reaches of the harbour.

Precision for Commercial & Defence Operations

Esquimalt Harbour is a complex marine environment, home to the CFB Esquimalt naval base, major ship repair facilities, and busy commercial anchorages. CHS Chart 3419 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• High-Resolution 1:10,000 Scale: Offers the granular detail necessary for identifying safe leads past Fisgard Lighthouse and through the technical entries of the harbour.

• Comprehensive Bathymetry: Provides accurate depth soundings and seafloor characteristics—crucial for large-displacement vessels utilizing the Esquimalt Graving Dock or anchoring in Plumper Bay.

• Navigation & Safety Markers: Clearly identifies the latest positioning of buoys, lights, beacons, and naval exercise zones, ensuring safe transit for both military and civilian mariners.

• Hazard Identification: Explicitly marks the rocky shoals and submerged dangers common along the Southern Vancouver Island shelf, vital for safe pilotage in all weather conditions.

The Standard for Pacific Maritime Safety

With the ongoing importance of marine trade, ship maintenance, and national defence, the role of Chart 3419 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a professional pilot, a naval officer, or a recreational boater transiting the Juan de Fuca Strait, this official CHS "road map" provides the accuracy and reliability required for safe navigation.