3602 - Approaches to Juan de Fuca Strait Nautical Chart

The Salish Sea Master: 3601 - Juan de Fuca Strait to Vancouver Harbour

Command the primary maritime artery of Western Canada with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3601 is the definitive large-scale "road map" for mariners, providing the comprehensive 1:150,000 scale coverage required for safe transit through the Juan de Fuca Strait, the Gulf Islands, and the final approaches to Vancouver Harbour.

Precision for International Shipping and Coastal Transit

The waters between the Pacific Ocean and Vancouver represent one of the most complex traffic separation schemes in North America. CHS Chart 3601 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Strategic Wide-Area Coverage: Offers the necessary perspective for long-range planning, covering the vast distance from the mouth of the Juan de Fuca Strait to the busy waters of the Strait of Georgia.

• Essential Shipping Lane Data: Clearly defines the international boundaries and traffic separation schemes (TSS) vital for deep-sea cargo ships, tankers, and cruise liners.

• Island and Sound Navigation: Provides bathymetry for the Haro Strait, Boundary Pass, and the surrounding Gulf Islands, essential for avoiding the numerous submerged hazards in these technical passages.

• Coastal Infrastructure: Identifies the major lights, beacons, and aids to navigation for Victoria, Sidney, and the Tsawwassen ferry terminals.

The Professional Choice for South Coast Safety

With the convergence of international commercial shipping, fishing activity, and high-density recreational boating, the reliability of Chart 3601 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a professional captain navigating a deep-sea vessel or a coastal cruiser planning a journey from Victoria to the Mainland, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate with total confidence.