4485 - Cap des Rosiers to Chandler | Gaspé Peninsula & Chaleur Bay Marine Map

Navigate the dramatic eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula with the professional precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4485. Providing comprehensive coverage from Cap des Rosiers to the industrial port of Chandler, this chart is an essential hydrographic resource for mariners traversing the transition between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the northern entrance of Chaleur Bay (Baie des Chaleurs).

Chart 4485 offers high-resolution mapping of one of Canada’s most iconic coastal stretches, including the world-famous Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island, and the rugged cliffs of Forillon National Park. It features critical data on depth soundings, seabed composition, and the coastal currents that define the Gaspesian shoreline. Whether you are a commercial fisher operating out of Rivière-au-Renard, a cruise ship pilot approaching Gaspé Bay, or a recreational sailor touring the scenic Côte-de-Gaspé, this official Canadian Hydrographic Service chart provides the accuracy required for safe passage through these deep-water approaches and ecologically sensitive zones.

Key Features include:

• Extensive Regional Coverage: Detailed mapping of the eastern Gaspé coastline, covering the major transition from the open Gulf into the sheltered reaches of Chaleur Bay.

• Iconic Landmarks: Precise navigational data for the waters surrounding the Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse (Canada's tallest), the Cap Gaspé cliffs, and the bird sanctuaries of Bonaventure Island.

• Hydrographic Accuracy: Features high-accuracy depth soundings (Scale 1:75,000) essential for navigating the deep-water trenches and coastal shelves of the Gaspésie.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Clearly indicates submerged rocks, rocky ledges, and the specific maritime boundaries of the Forillon marine protected areas.

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