4201 - Halifax Harbour - Bedford Basin Nautical Chart

The Atlantic Gateway: 4201 - Halifax Harbour & Bedford Basin

Navigate one of the world’s finest natural deep-water harbours with the 4201 - Halifax Harbour - Bedford Basin Nautical Chart. This professional-grade hydrographic reference is the essential "ground-truth" guide for the maritime heart of Nova Scotia. From the open-ocean approaches of the South End to the historic expanse of Bedford Basin, Chart 4201 provides the technical precision required for safe passage through this bustling international port.

Comprehensive Harbour & Basin Coverage

Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), Chart 4201 offers exhaustive detail for Halifax’s technical waters:

• The Halifax Waterfront: Features high-resolution mapping of the downtown boardwalk, the naval dockyards (HMC Dockyard), and the major container terminals.

• Bedford Basin & The Narrows: Detailed bathymetry for the expansive northern basin, including the technical transit through the Narrows and under the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay Bridges.

• The Northwest Arm: Precise soundings and hazard markers for the winding Northwest Arm, a primary destination for the city’s historic yacht clubs.

• Shipping Lanes & Navigational Aids: Clearly identifies the traffic separation schemes, pilotage areas, and every buoy, light, and fog signal required for safe navigation in all weather conditions.

A Technical Masterpiece for the East Coast Mariner

Beyond its use on the bridge, this chart is a sophisticated record of the geographic and military heritage of Halifax Regional Municipality.

• Official Technical Aesthetic: Showcases the intricate line work, sounding density, and specialized maritime symbols that define professional Canadian hydrography.

• Vivid Print Clarity: Printed with high-definition precision to ensure every depth contour, shipwreck, and anchorage zone is sharp and legible for route planning or office display.

• The Ultimate Halifax Gift: An ideal memento for members of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, merchant mariners, and naval personnel who call Halifax their home port.
  

  Feature	Details
  Chart Number	4201
  Location	Halifax Harbour / Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia
  Scale	High-resolution harbor scale (1:10,000)
  Key Areas	Bedford Basin, The Narrows, Northwest Arm, Halifax Waterfront, Dartmouth
  Data Type	Hydrographic (Deep-water soundings, Bridge Clearances, Hazards)
  Publisher	Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Standards