3527 - Baynes Sound Nautical Chart

The Shellfish Coast: 3527 - Baynes Sound

Navigate the protected and ecologically rich waters of the Comox Valley with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3527 is the specialized 1:40,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the high-resolution data required for navigating Baynes Sound, a vital 40 km channel and the heart of British Columbia’s shellfish industry.

High-Precision Data for Coastal Pilotage

Baynes Sound is a technical waterway characterized by extensive intertidal flats, shifting shoals, and busy ferry traffic. CHS Chart 3527 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe passage:

• Detailed 1:40,000 Scale: Offers the precision needed to identify safe leads through the sound, avoiding the extensive shoals off Gartley Point, Union Point, and Mapleguard Point.

• Essential Harbour & Entry Data: Provides the safest route into Comox Harbour, helping mariners avoid the hazardous Comox Bar by following the clearly marked navigational aids and range lights.

• Ferry & Industrial Awareness: Clearly marks the transit route for the Denman Island cable ferry at Buckley Bay, including terminal lights and cable warnings essential for crossing safety.

• Bathymetry & Seafloor Characteristics: Includes accurate depth soundings and bottom nature data—crucial for anchoring in Deep Bay, Fanny Bay, or Union Bay, and for vessels operating near the region's dense aquaculture tenures.

The Professional Standard for Vancouver Island East

As a critical corridor for commercial fishing fleets, recreational cruisers, and the world-renowned oyster industry, the reliability of Chart 3527 is paramount. Whether you are a local resident, a commercial harvester, or a visitor exploring the Southern Strait of Georgia, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to move from port to port with total confidence.