3679 - Quatsino Sound Nautical Chart

The North Island Gateway: 3679 - Quatsino Sound

Navigate the deep, protected reaches of Vancouver Island’s northern frontier with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3679 is the definitive 1:50,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the comprehensive coverage required for safe passage through Quatsino Sound, from its rugged Pacific entrance to the industrial and recreational hubs of Port Alice and Coal Harbour.

Precision for Industrial Deep-Water and Wilderness Transit

Quatsino Sound is a vital maritime corridor where deep-sea cargo ships, commercial fishing fleets, and remote wilderness explorers converge. CHS Chart 3679 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Neroutsos Inlet & Port Alice: Features the critical bathymetry necessary for the long transit to Port Alice, identifying safe leads and hazards for deep-draft commercial vessels.

• Winter Harbour Approaches: Detailed mapping for the western reaches of the sound, providing the resolution needed to safely enter the historic fishing village of Winter Harbour.

• Holberg & Coal Harbour: Comprehensive data for Holberg Inlet and the approaches to Coal Harbour, ensuring safe transit through the sound's intricate eastern arms.

• Hazard & Seafloor Identification: Explicitly marks submerged rocks, shoals, and seafloor characteristics (rock, sand, or mud), which are vital for choosing secure anchorages in the Sound’s numerous bays and coves.

The Professional Standard for North Island Safety

As the primary link for vessels transiting the northwestern coast of Vancouver Island, the reliability of Chart 3679 is paramount. 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 sea to the sheltered industrial ports with total confidence.