3994 - Portland Inlet, Khutzeymateen Inlet & Pearse Canal Nautical Chart

The Great Fjord Gateway: 3994 - Portland Inlet & Khutzeymateen

Navigate the remote, majestic reaches of the Canada-US border with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3994 is the definitive 1:40,000 scale navigational guide for the convergence of Portland Inlet, Pearse Canal, and the legendary Khutzeymateen Inlet, providing the high-resolution data required for safe transit through these deep-water wilderness corridors.

Precision for Eco-Tourism and Border Navigation

This region is defined by its extreme topography, significant tidal shifts, and world-class wildlife viewing. CHS Chart 3994 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage in these technical waters:

• The Khutzeymateen Sanctuary: Features detailed mapping for the Khutzeymateen Inlet, the primary route for eco-tour operators and researchers accessing the Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. It identifies safe depths and hazards in a landscape of towering granite walls.

• International Boundary Intelligence: High-resolution mapping for Pearse Canal and Portland Inlet, providing essential data for vessels navigating the maritime boundary between British Columbia and Alaska.

• Somerville Island & Steamer Passage: Detailed bathymetry for the waters surrounding Somerville Island, including the technical navigation of Steamer Passage and the entrance to Ramsden Inlet.

• Deep-Water Fjord Dynamics: Explicitly marks drying reefs at inlet heads, underwater pinnacles, and the navigational lights required for situational awareness in areas where depths can exceed 400 meters.

The Professional Standard for the Far North Coast

As the primary navigational resource for eco-tour vessels, professional pilots transiting toward Stewart, and wilderness explorers, the reliability of Chart 3994 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 Portland Inlet fjord system with total confidence.