3935 - Hakai Passage & Vicinity Nautical Chart

The Wild Heart of the Central Coast: 3935 - Hakai Passage & Vicinity

Navigate the legendary waters of the Great Bear Rainforest with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3935 is the definitive 1:40,000 scale "road map" for mariners, providing the high-resolution data required for safe passage through Hakai Passage, the premier gateway between the open Pacific and the sheltered reaches of Fitz Hugh Sound.

Precision for World-Class Fishing and Research Hubs

Hakai Passage is world-renowned for its powerful tidal currents, exceptional salmon fishing, and the leading-edge marine research at the Hakai Institute. CHS Chart 3935 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• Pruth Bay & Calvert Island Detail: Features the high-resolution bathymetry necessary to enter Pruth Bay, a vital anchorage and home to world-class research facilities and beautiful white-sand beaches.

• Technical Transit Navigation: Detailed mapping of the rocky shoals and surge-prone narrows of the passage, identifying safe leads for vessels transiting between the Goose Islands and the mainland.

• Goldstream Harbour & Inlets: Provides precision data for the sheltered anchorages of Goldstream Harbour and the intricate channels surrounding Hecate Island.

• Hazard & Rock Identification: Explicitly marks drying reefs, kelp forests, and the unpredictable wash of the Pacific swell, ensuring situational awareness for fishing charters, eco-tour operators, and long-range cruisers.

The Professional Standard for Hakai Safety

As the primary navigational resource for one of the most ecologically diverse regions on the BC coast, the reliability of Chart 3935 is paramount. Specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of marine navigation, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to explore the Hakai Luxvbalis Conservatory with total confidence.