4202 - Halifax Harbour – Point Pleasant to Bedford Basin | Nautical Navigation Map

Navigate the heart of Nova Scotia’s capital with the CHS Chart 4202: Halifax Harbour – Point Pleasant to Bedford Basin. This high-resolution nautical chart, produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), is the definitive navigational authority for one of the world’s deepest and largest ice-free natural harbours.

Rendered at an incredibly detailed 1:10,000 scale, this chart provides the granular precision required for maneuvering through the "Narrows" and into the expansive Bedford Basin. It covers the entire inner harbour corridor, including the bustling downtown Halifax waterfront, the Dartmouth shoreline, and major industrial and military facilities. Mariners will find comprehensive bathymetric data, including precise depth soundings, the location of underwater cables, and the structural footprints of the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay bridges (complete with critical air gap information).

Key Features include:

• Ultra-High Resolution: The 1:10,000 scale is designed for complex pilotage, docking at major piers, and navigating high-traffic commercial zones.

• Bridge & Overhead Safety: Meticulous detailing of the harbour’s iconic suspension bridges, essential for calculating safe clearance for larger vessels.

• Comprehensive Navigational Aids: Clearly identifies all buoys, range lights, fog signals, and daymarks used in the Halifax Traffic Control system.

• Strategic Urban Coverage: Features the approaches to the Port of Halifax, Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), and various yacht clubs.

• Safety & Compliance: Meets official federal carriage requirements for commercial vessels and provides the authoritative standard for recreational boaters in Halifax and Dartmouth.