3598 - Cape Scott to Cape Calvert Nautical Chart

The Sound Specialist: 3598 - Cape Scott to Cape Calvert

Navigate the vast and powerful waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3598 is the indispensable 1:74,490 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the extensive offshore coverage and vital inshore detail required for safe transit between Cape Scott and Cape Calvert.

Precision for Open-Ocean Crossing and Sound Approaches

The crossing between Vancouver Island and the Central Coast is one of the most weather-exposed segments of the Inside Passage. CHS Chart 3598 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage in this high-energy environment:

• Strategic Offshore Coverage: Offers the 1:74,490 resolution necessary to navigate the broad reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, providing clear leads through the open-ocean swells and tidal currents.

• Essential Channel Data: Detailed bathymetry for Scott Channel and the approaches to Fitz Hugh Sound, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels, long-range cruisers, and fishing fleets.

• Inshore Detail for Safety: Provides the necessary data for entering sheltered waters near Smith Sound and Rivers Inlet, identifying safe havens when weather conditions deteriorate in the open Sound.

• Hazard & Seafloor Identification: Explicitly marks submerged reefs, shoals, and seafloor characteristics, essential for situational awareness near the rocky fringes of Calvert Island and the Scott Islands.

The Professional Standard for Coastal Safety

As the primary link for vessels transiting between the North Island and the Great Bear Rainforest, the reliability of Chart 3598 is paramount. Whether you are a commercial captain managing an offshore tow or a recreational explorer venturing into the remote Central Coast, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate from port to port with total confidence.