5620 - Entrance to Chesterfield Inlet Nautical Map | Fairway Island to Ellis Island

Navigate the gateway to the western shore of Hudson Bay with the professional precision of Nautical Chart 5620. This official Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) chart provides critical, high-resolution coverage for the Entrance to Chesterfield Inlet, focusing on the complex maritime corridor between Fairway Island and Ellis Island.

As a vital link for sealift operations and Arctic exploration, Chart 5620 is indispensable for mariners navigating the Kivalliq Region’s challenging tidal waters. This area is characterized by significant tidal ranges, strong currents, and a rugged underwater landscape of Precambrian rock. The chart features precise bathymetric soundings to identify hazardous shoals and submerged obstructions that are common in these subarctic reaches. It provides exact positioning for navigational aids, safe approach routes to the Chesterfield Inlet community, and detailed shoreline configurations. Whether you are commanding a commercial vessel during the summer shipping season or conducting coastal research, this chart offers the professional-grade accuracy required for safe pilotage in one of Canada’s most remote northern waterways.

Key Features:

• Strategic Entrance Coverage: Detailed mapping from the open waters of Hudson Bay through the primary entrance channels of Chesterfield Inlet.

• Hydrographic Precision: Features essential depth data and bottom characteristics vital for navigating the approach between Fairway and Ellis Islands.

• Arctic Safety & Navigation: Clear identification of navigational lights, buoys, and hazardous rocky reefs unique to the Kivalliq coastline.

• Sealift & Research Essential: The primary maritime resource for vessels servicing the Hamlet of Chesterfield Inlet and surrounding northern waters.
  

  Chart Specifications

  • Region: Arctic (Hudson Bay / Nunavut)

  • Primary Coverage: Entrance to Chesterfield Inlet (Fairway Island to Ellis Island)