3674 - Clayoquot Sound, Millar Channel to Estevan Point Nautical Chart

The Outer Sound Authority: 3674 - Millar Channel to Estevan Point

Navigate the wild transition between Clayoquot Sound’s intricate inlets and the open Pacific with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3674 is the essential 1:40,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the critical data needed for safe passage from Millar Channel to the prominent landfall of Estevan Point.

Precision for Rugged Coastal Transitions

The waters surrounding the Hesquiat Peninsula are known for powerful Pacific swells and complex coastal currents. CHS Chart 3674 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage in this high-energy environment:

• Estevan Point & Hesquiat Peninsula: Features critical bathymetry for rounding Estevan Point, one of the most significant navigational landmarks on Vancouver Island’s west coast.

• Inlet Connectivity: Detailed mapping for Millar Channel, Sydney Inlet, and Shelter Inlet, providing the resolution necessary to transition from sheltered inner waters to the exposed coast.

• Hesquiat Harbour Detail: Provides the precision needed to enter Hesquiat Harbour, a vital area of refuge and historical significance for West Coast mariners.

• Hazard & Shoreline Identification: Explicitly marks submerged reefs, shoals, and seafloor characteristics (rock, sand, or mud), ensuring situational awareness near the rocky fringes of Flores Island.

The Professional Standard for Clayoquot Safety

As the primary link for vessels transiting between the central sounds and the northern reaches of Vancouver Island, the reliability of Chart 3674 is paramount. Whether you are a commercial fisher, a long-range cruiser, or an eco-tourism operator, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate with total confidence.