4244 - Wedgeport and Vicinity | Tusket River & Lobster Bay Marine Map

Navigate the intricate channels of Canada’s lobster capital with the precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4244. Providing specialized coverage of Wedgeport and Vicinity, this chart is an essential resource for mariners operating within the complex waters of Lobster Bay and the lower Tusket River. This region is renowned for its high concentration of islands, narrow passages, and significant tidal variations, requiring the high-resolution hydrographic data found only in official Canadian Hydrographic Service documents.

Chart 4244 is a vital tool for the commercial fishing industry and recreational boaters exploring the legendary Wedgeport tuna fishing grounds. It offers detailed mapping of the approaches to the Wedgeport breakwater, the winding channels of the Tusket River, and the numerous rocky ledges that define the Yarmouth County coastline. Whether you are navigating the "Tusket Wedge" or transit-planning through the inner islands of Lobster Bay, this chart provides the soundings and navigational aids necessary for safe maritime operations.

Key Features include:

• Localized Coastal Detail: Focused coverage of the Wedgeport peninsula, the Tusket River estuary, and the surrounding islands of Lobster Bay.

• Intricate Hydrography: Features high-accuracy depth soundings and seabed composition data critical for shallow-water navigation.

• Navigational Hazards: Clearly identifies the dense network of rocks, shoals, and shifting sediment common to the Tusket River approaches.

• Maritime Infrastructure: Clearly marks the Wedgeport wharf, local breakwaters, and all essential buoys and lighted navigational aids.

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