4432 - Archipel de Mingan | Mingan Archipelago National Park Marine Map

Explore the limestone labyrinth of Quebec’s North Shore with the unrivaled detail of CHS Nautical Chart 4432. Providing comprehensive coverage of the Archipel de Mingan (Mingan Archipelago), this chart is the definitive hydrographic resource for navigating the Jacques Cartier Strait. This region is world-renowned for its unique rock monoliths, diverse marine mammals, and the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, making precise navigation essential for both ecological protection and maritime safety.

Chart 4432 offers high-resolution mapping of the intricate channels and sheltered passages between the archipelago's many islands, from Île aux Perroquets in the west to the eastern reaches near Île d'Anticosti. It features critical data on depth soundings, seabed composition, and the powerful tidal currents that flow through the "chenaux" of the North Shore. Whether you are a commercial fisher, a cruise ship pilot, or a sea kayaker navigating the towering sea stacks, this official Canadian Hydrographic Service chart provides the accuracy required for safe passage through these protected waters.

Key Features include:

• Complete Archipelago Coverage: Detailed mapping of the entire chain of islands, islets, and reefs comprising the Mingan National Park Reserve.

• Intricate Hydrography: Precise depth soundings and contouring for the complex interior channels and deep-water approaches.

• Ecological & Navigational Aids: Clearly marked lighthouse stations, including the historic Île aux Perroquets light, and all essential buoyage.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Identifies dangerous rocky ledges, drying flats, and submerged hazards unique to the limestone geology of the Côte-Nord.

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