3548 - Queen Charlotte Strait - Central Portion Nautical Chart

The Central Passage: 3548 - Queen Charlotte Strait (Central Portion)

Navigate the complex and productive waters of the North Island with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3548 is the definitive "road map" for mariners, providing the high-resolution 1:40,000 scale data required for safe transit through the central basin of Queen Charlotte Strait.

Precision for North Island Transit and Coastal Safety

The central portion of Queen Charlotte Strait is a critical maritime hub where commercial shipping lanes, recreational fishing fleets, and ferry routes intersect. CHS Chart 3548 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Strategic Hub Coverage: Features detailed mapping for the approaches to Port Hardy and the historic area of Fort Rupert, ensuring safe entry into these essential North Island supply centers.

• Island and Reef Navigation: Provides detailed bathymetry for Numas Island, Robinson Island, and Port Progress, essential for avoiding the numerous submerged hazards and shoals characteristic of this region.

• Essential Marine Infrastructure: Clearly identifies navigational aids, lights, and beacons necessary for transiting the broad but technical waters between the Vancouver Island shoreline and the mainland fjords.

• Hazard & Seafloor Identification: Explicitly marks rocky benches, mudflats, and shifting bottom characteristics, providing the reliability needed for secure anchoring and safe passage near the coast.

The Professional Standard for Coastal Navigation

As the primary link for vessels transiting the Inside Passage toward Queen Charlotte Sound, the reliability of Chart 3548 is paramount. Whether you are a professional captain, a commercial fisherman, or a recreational boater exploring the rugged beauty of the North Coast, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate from port to port with total confidence.