3675 - Nootka Sound Nautical Chart

The Historical Sentinel: 3675 - Nootka Sound

Navigate the deep fjords and ancient shorelines of Vancouver Island’s west coast with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3675 is the definitive 1:40,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the comprehensive coverage required for safe passage through the heart of Nootka Sound, from the open Pacific landfall at Yuquot to the industrial head of Muchalat Inlet.

Precision for Deep-Water Transit and Wilderness Exploration

Nootka Sound is a critical maritime corridor where commercial shipping to Gold River, professional fishing fleets, and adventurous recreational cruisers converge. CHS Chart 3675 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Gold River & Muchalat Inlet: Features the high-resolution bathymetry necessary for the long transit through Muchalat Inlet, identifying safe leads for deep-draft vessels and tugboats.

• Bligh Island & Cook Channel: Detailed mapping for the waters surrounding Bligh Island Marine Provincial Park, essential for avoiding the complex rocky reefs and shoals that characterize this central archipelago.

• Yuquot (Friendly Cove) Approaches: Provides the critical resolution needed for making landfall from the Pacific Ocean, ensuring safe passage past the historic lighthouse and into the protected anchorages of the outer sound.

• Inlet Systems: Comprehensive data for Tlupana Inlet, Hanna Channel, and Mooyah Bay, identifying safe havens and seafloor characteristics (rock, sand, or mud) for secure anchoring.

The Professional Standard for West Coast Safety

As the primary link for vessels transiting the remote North-Central coast of Vancouver Island, the reliability of Chart 3675 is paramount. Specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of marine navigation, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate these technical waters with total confidence.