
Navigate the primary northern gateway to the St. Lawrence Seaway with the Official CHS Chart 4020. This critical coastal chart provides comprehensive coverage of the Strait of Belle Isle (Détroit de Belle Isle), the vital waterway separating the Labrador Peninsula from the island of Newfoundland.
As a genuine Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) publication, Chart 4020 is an indispensable resource for transatlantic shipping, commercial fishing, and expeditionary vessels. At a scale of 1:150,000, it offers the precise detail required to transit this narrow, 125 km long corridor, known for its powerful currents, frequent fog, and seasonal ice. This chart is a cornerstone for any mariner navigating the "most direct route" between Europe and the Great Lakes ports.
Key Features of Chart 4020:
Strategic Gateway Coverage: Detailed mapping from the northern tip of Newfoundland to the southeastern coast of Labrador.
Official Data Standards: Compiled by the CHS to meet all regulatory safety and carriage requirements under the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations.
Complex Bathymetry: Features accurate soundings for the main fairway (ranging from 16 to 80 fathoms) and identifies shifting hazards in these high-latitude waters.
Essential Navigational Aids: Clearly marked lights, including the historic Point Amour and Belle Isle towers, along with Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) zone information.