4428 - Havre de Natashquan and Approaches | Côte-Nord Québec Marine Map

Navigate the remote and rugged beauty of Quebec’s North Shore with the professional precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4428. Providing specialized coverage of Havre de Natashquan and its vital maritime approaches, this chart is an essential resource for mariners traversing the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. As a key port of call for the Relais Nordik supply ships and a gateway to the Mingan Archipelago, Natashquan requires the detailed hydrographic data found only in official Canadian Hydrographic Service documents to manage its rocky approaches and seasonal ice conditions.

Chart 4428 features high-resolution mapping of the Natashquan harbor, alongside comprehensive data for the coastal waters of the Basse-Côte-Nord. From the iconic sandy dunes to the granite outcrops that define the Minganie region, every navigational aid, buoy, and depth sounding is meticulously recorded. Whether you are guiding a commercial supply vessel to the government wharf or a recreational sailor exploring the end of Route 138, this chart provides the accuracy necessary for safe pilotage through the "Havre" and its surrounding shoals.

Key Features include:

• Detailed Harbour Insets: Large-scale mapping of the Natashquan waterfront, including the commercial pier, small craft facilities, and protected anchorage areas.

• Navigation-Critical Data: High-accuracy depth soundings and seabed composition essential for navigating the shifting sands and rocky ledges of the North Shore.

• Approaches & Entrance: Precise details for the western and southern approaches, featuring all major range lights, daymarks, and channel buoys.

• Regional Hazards: Clearly identifies the dangerous "Petite Île" and other submerged rocks and shoals unique to the Natashquan River delta.

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