4245 - Yarmouth Harbour and Approaches | Nova Scotia Marine Map

Navigate the gateway to Southwest Nova Scotia with the high-resolution precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4245. Providing an in-depth look at Yarmouth Harbour and its vital maritime approaches, this chart is an essential resource for commercial ferry operators, international shipping vessels, and local fishing fleets. As the primary link between Nova Scotia and the United States, Yarmouth Harbour requires the detailed hydrographic data found only in official Canadian Hydrographic Service documents to manage its narrow channels and significant tidal fluctuations.

Chart 4245 features a detailed inset of the Yarmouth inner harbor, alongside comprehensive coverage of the seaward approaches from the Bay of Fundy. From the iconic lighthouse at Cape Forchu to the commercial wharves and ferry terminals of the downtown waterfront, every navigational aid, buoy, and depth sounding is meticulously recorded. Whether you are guiding a large vessel through the "Ship's Stern" or exploring the rocky coastline of Yarmouth County, this chart provides the accuracy necessary for safe and efficient pilotage.

Key Features include:

• Detailed Harbor Insets: High-scale mapping of the Yarmouth waterfront, including commercial piers, public wharves, and the international ferry terminal.

• Approaches & Entrance: Critical data for navigating the entrance between Cape Forchu and Bunker Island, featuring all major range lights and channel markers.

• Hydrographic Accuracy: Features precise depth soundings, seabed composition, and tidal current indicators essential for deep-draft vessels.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Clearly marks the "Lurcher Shoal" approaches and the various rocky ledges and submerged hazards unique to the Yarmouth coastline.

• Professional Grade: Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) for professional navigation, harbor management, and GIS spatial analysis.