
Experience the grandeur of British Columbia's deep-water wilderness with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3541 is the essential "road map" for mariners, providing the high-resolution 1:40,000 scale detail required for safe transit through the Approaches to Toba Inlet, Pryce Channel, and the northern corridors of Desolation Sound.
The approaches to Toba Inlet are characterized by dramatic elevations, extreme depths, and technical channel navigation. CHS Chart 3541 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe coastal pilotage and anchorage discovery:
Comprehensive Scale & Coverage: Features the 1:40,000 resolution necessary to identify safe leads through Pryce Channel and the technical junction of Homfray Channel and Waddington Channel.
Essential Inlet Data: Provides detailed bathymetry for the entrance to Toba Inlet, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels, eco-tourism operators, and recreational cruisers.
Strategic Features: Clearly identifies shoreline elevations, seafloor characteristics, and the latest positioning of navigational aids, which are vital in an area known for sudden inflow and outflow winds.
Hazard & Anchorage Identification: Explicitly marks submerged hazards and potential sheltered spots, such as Forbes Bay, helping mariners navigate the rocky fringes of this rugged fjord landscape.
As the primary reference for one of the most remote and stunning regions of the Inside Passage, the reliability of Chart 3541 is paramount. Whether you are a professional pilot guiding a commercial vessel or a recreational explorer seeking the waterfalls of Toba Inlet, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate with total confidence.
| Feature | Details |
| Chart Number | 3541 |
| Region | Pacific Coast (Desolation Sound / Toba Inlet) |
| Scale | 1:40,000 (Detailed Coastal Scale) |
| Dimensions | 36" x 48" (Standard Paper Size) |
| Publisher | Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) |
| Key Coverage | Toba Inlet Entrance, Pryce Channel, Homfray Channel, Forbes Bay |
| Compliance | Meets official carriage requirements for safe marine navigation |