7950 - Jones Sound, Norwegian Bay & Queens Channel Nautical Chart

The High Arctic Gateway: 7950 - Jones Sound, Norwegian Bay & Queens Channel

Navigate the vast, ice-dynamic reaches of the High Arctic with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 7950 is the definitive regional sailing chart for the northern corridors, providing the essential overview required for safe passage through Jones Sound, Norwegian Bay, and Queens Channel.

Broad-Scale Precision for Arctic Transit

At a scale of 1:500,000, Chart 7950 is designed for offshore navigation and strategic passage planning between the major island masses of the Arctic Archipelago. CHS Chart 7950 provides the "ground-truth" data required for:

• Strategic Route Planning: Provides the "big picture" bathymetry necessary for icebreakers and expedition vessels transiting between Baffin Bay and the Arctic Ocean.

• Regional Coastal Configuration: Offers extensive coverage of the rugged coastlines of Devon, Ellesmere, Bathurst, and Cornwallis Islands, aiding in long-range radar orientation.

• Seabed & Hazard Identification: Identifies deep-water basins and major submerged hazards, critical for safe transit in a region where bottom topography can change dramatically near glacial outlets.

• High-Latitude Navigational Aids: Clearly marks the sparse but vital aids to navigation, elevations, and characteristics of the coast across a vast geographic area.

The Standard for High North Exploration

With the expansion of Arctic research and the growth of the polar tourism sector, the role of Chart 7950 is more vital than ever for ensuring the safe navigation of Canada's most remote waterways. Whether you are planning a scientific mission or a commercial transit of the northern archipelago, this official CHS "road map" provides the essential data to guide you from port to port.