3673 - Clayoquot Sound, Tofino Inlet to Millar Channel Nautical Chart

The Biosphere Guide: 3673 - Clayoquot Sound (Tofino Inlet to Millar Channel)

Explore one of the most ecologically diverse and technically demanding waterways on the West Coast with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3673 is the definitive 1:40,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the comprehensive coverage required for safe passage through the heart of Clayoquot Sound, from the bustling docks of Tofino to the remote reaches of Millar Channel.

Precision for Intricate Inlet Navigation

The waters surrounding Tofino are characterized by strong tidal currents, shifting sandbars, and a maze of islands. CHS Chart 3673 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Tofino & Browning Passage: Offers the high-resolution detail necessary to navigate the high-traffic corridor of Browning Passage, identifying safe leads into Tofino’s inner harbors and marinas.

• Comprehensive Inlet Coverage: Detailed bathymetry for Tofino Inlet, Fortune Channel, and Millar Channel, essential for commercial fishing, eco-tourism vessels, and recreational cruisers.

• Island and Sound Navigation: Provides critical mapping for the waters surrounding Meares Island, Vargas Island, and the intricate Lemmens Inlet, helping mariners avoid submerged rocks and drying reefs.

• Safety and Environmental Awareness: Explicitly marks navigational aids, seafloor characteristics (sand, mud, or rock), and hazards, allowing for secure anchoring and the protection of sensitive marine habitats.

The Professional Standard for Tofino District Safety

With Clayoquot Sound’s global reputation for surfing, whale watching, and wilderness exploration, the reliability of Chart 3673 is more vital than ever. Specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of marine navigation, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate from the open Pacific to the sheltered inlets of the sound with total confidence.