3461 - Juan de Fuca Strait - Eastern Portion Nautical Chart

The Gateway to the Salish Sea: 3461 - Juan de Fuca Strait (Eastern Portion)

Navigate the critical entrance to Canada’s Pacific waterways with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3461 is the indispensable "road map" for mariners, providing the extensive coverage and high-resolution data required for the transit across the eastern portion of the Juan de Fuca Strait.

Precision for International Maritime Corridors

The Eastern Juan de Fuca Strait is a high-traffic junction where international tankers, cargo ships, and BC Ferries share the water with recreational cruisers and fishing vessels. CHS Chart 3461 provides the precise data required for safe coastal pilotage:

• Strategic 1:80,000 Scale: Offers comprehensive coverage of the strait, bridging the gap between offshore navigation and the closer approaches to Victoria, the San Juan Islands, and the Puget Sound.

• International Shipping Lane Markers: Clearly identifies the Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) and international boundaries, essential for maintaining situational awareness in these globally significant shipping lanes.

• Complex Bathymetry & Currents: Provides accurate depth soundings and seafloor characteristics for the deep-water trenches and shallower banks that define the eastern strait.

• Hazard & Environmental Awareness: Explicitly marks submerged rocks, shoals, and navigational aids from Race Rocks to Whidbey Island, ensuring safe passage through one of the most technical maritime corridors on the West Coast.

The Professional Standard for Pacific Coast Safety

As the primary nautical reference for the entrance to the Salish Sea, the reliability of Chart 3461 is paramount. Whether you are a professional pilot on a container ship, a commercial fisherman, or a recreational boater crossing the border, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to move from port to port with total confidence.