4211 - Cape LaHave to Liverpool Bay | South Shore Nautical Map

Navigate the scenic and rugged South Shore of Nova Scotia with the CHS Chart 4211: Cape LaHave to Liverpool Bay. This authoritative nautical chart, produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), provides the high-resolution data necessary for coastal cruising, commercial fishing, and entering two of the region's most significant maritime hubs.

Rendered at a precise 1:40,000 scale, Chart 4211 offers continuous coverage from the dramatic headlands of Cape LaHave to the sheltered waters of Liverpool Bay. This stretch of coastline is characterized by numerous islands, hidden shoals, and the mouths of major river systems. The chart provides the essential bathymetry required to safely navigate the approaches to Bridgewater (via the LaHave River) and the historic privateer town of Liverpool. Mariners will find detailed soundings for the Medway River estuary and the protective barriers of the Port Medway area.

Key Features include:

• Strategic Coastal Coverage: Detailed mapping of the Atlantic transition into the LaHave River and the industrial and recreational waters of Liverpool.

• Hydrographic Precision: Features authoritative depth soundings, seabed characteristics (sand, rock, mud), and shoreline topography.

• Navigational Aids: Clearly identifies all lighthouses, such as the Fort Point and Medway Head lights, as well as buoys, whistles, and range markers.

• Hazard Identification: Meticulously marks submerged rocks, drying shoals, and the intricate island chains that define the South Shore.

• Official Standards: Meets federal carriage requirements for commercial vessels and serves as the primary safety standard for the Lunenburg and Queens County maritime communities.