4337 - Alma and Approaches | Bay of Fundy Marine Map

Navigate the extreme tidal environment of the upper Bay of Fundy with the CHS Nautical Chart 4337: Alma and Approaches. Produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this official nautical chart is the primary navigational resource for mariners entering the waters adjacent to Fundy National Park and the village of Alma, New Brunswick.

Navigating the waters near Alma requires specialized knowledge due to the world’s highest tides and the vast intertidal zones of Chignecto Bay. Chart 4337 provides critical high-resolution bathymetric data, identifying safe channels and grounding risks that shift dramatically with the tide. This chart is essential for commercial fishing fleets operating out of Alma’s tidal harbour, as well as recreational boaters exploring the dramatic cliffs and muddy flats of the New Brunswick coastline.

Key Navigational Features:

• Official Hydrographic Data: Detailed depth soundings and seabed composition, with critical focus on the drying heights of tidal flats.

• Tidal Information: Essential data for calculating clearances in a region where the tide can fluctuate by over 12 meters (39 feet).

• Harbour Detail: Includes precise mapping of the Alma harbour entrance and the approach through the Salmon River estuary.

• Aids to Navigation: Clearly identifies coastal lights, buoys, and shore-based landmarks used for visual fixes against the rugged Fundy backdrop.

• Professional Grade: Printed on durable, high-quality nautical paper to meet official carriage requirements for vessels operating in Canadian waters.

Whether you are a local lobster fisherman or a coastal explorer visiting the Hopewell Rocks area, Chart 4337 is your most reliable tool for mastering the powerful waters of the Bay of Fundy.