4448 - Port Hood, Mabou Harbour and Havre Boucher | Cape Breton & St. Georges Bay Marine Map

Navigate the scenic western shores of Cape Breton Island and the strategic waters of the St. Georges Bay with the precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4448. This essential hydrographic resource provides specialized, large-scale coverage of three critical maritime hubs: Port Hood, Mabou Harbour, and Havre Boucher. Because these harbours feature narrow entrances, shifting sandbars, and significant tidal influence from the Northumberland Strait, the detailed mapping found in this official Canadian Hydrographic Service document is vital for safe pilotage.

Chart 4448 offers high-resolution insets for each location, detailing the rugged coastline of Inverness County and the entrance to the Canso Causeway region. From the sheltered anchorage behind Port Hood Island to the winding, picturesque channel of the Mabou River, and the busy industrial and recreational wharves of Havre Boucher, every depth sounding and navigational aid is meticulously recorded. Whether you are a commercial fisher, a coastal cruiser, or a GIS professional, this chart provides the accuracy needed to manage the unique hydrographic challenges of Western Cape Breton.

Key Features include:

• Triple Harbour Coverage: Detailed large-scale plans for the Port Hood anchorage, the Mabou Harbour bar, and the Havre Boucher waterfront.

• Navigation-Critical Data: Precise depth soundings and seabed composition essential for navigating the shallow bars and tidal estuaries.

• Regional Infrastructure: Clearly identifies the Port Hood breakwater, the Mabou wharf, and the navigational ranges for the Havre Boucher entrance.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Clearly marks the "Spit" at Port Hood, the shifting sands of Mabou, and the rocky ledges of the Northumberland Strait coastline.

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