3493 - Vancouver Harbour - Western Portion Nautical Chart

The Port Entrance Authority: 3493 - Vancouver Harbour (Western Portion)

Navigate the iconic gateway to Western Canada with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3493 is the definitive, large-scale "road map" for mariners, providing the granular detail required for transiting the First Narrows, entering the Inner Harbour, and maneuvering through the busy waters of English Bay.

Precision for Canada’s Busiest Waterway

Vancouver’s Western Harbour is a complex marine environment where international cruise ships, container vessels, and seaplanes share space with thousands of recreational boaters. CHS Chart 3493 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• High-Resolution Large-Scale Detail: Offers the extreme precision needed to navigate the Lions Gate Bridge transit and the high-current corridor of the First Narrows.

• Essential Terminal & Mooring Data: Includes detailed mapping for Coal Harbour, the Vancouver Convention Centre waterfront, and the commercial berths of the western Inner Harbour.

• Navigation & Traffic Awareness: Clearly identifies the latest positioning of buoys, lights, and traffic separation schemes—essential for maintaining situational awareness in a high-density transit zone.

• Hazard & Bathymetry Data: Provides accurate depth soundings and seafloor characteristics, vital for anchoring in English Bay or navigating the fringes of Stanley Park.

The Professional Standard for Vancouver Navigation

With the convergence of global trade and heavy recreational use, the reliability of Chart 3493 is paramount. Whether you are a professional pilot guiding a deep-sea vessel, a commercial tug operator, or a local sailor out of Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate from port to port with total confidence.