4486 - Chaleur Bay (Baie des Chaleurs) | New Brunswick & Gaspé Marine Map

Navigate the expansive and storied waters between the Gaspé Peninsula and Northern New Brunswick with the professional precision of CHS Nautical Chart 4486. Providing comprehensive coverage of Chaleur Bay (Baie des Chaleurs), this chart is the definitive hydrographic resource for one of the most significant marine corridors in Atlantic Canada. Known as one of the "Most Beautiful Bays in the World," Chaleur Bay is a vital hub for commercial shipping, industrial transit, and world-class salmon and lobster fisheries.

Chart 4486 offers high-resolution mapping from the bay's mouth at Miscou Island and Cap d'Espoir through to its western reaches near the Restigouche River estuary. It features critical data on depth soundings, seabed composition, and the unique tidal currents that flow through this sheltered arm of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Whether you are a commercial pilot guiding a cargo vessel to the ports of Belledune or Dalhousie, a fisher out of Caraquet, or a recreational sailor touring the scenic Bonaventure coastline, this official Canadian Hydrographic Service chart provides the accuracy required for safe passage.

Key Features include:

• Complete Bay Coverage: Detailed mapping of the entire Chaleur Bay, spanning the maritime boundaries of both Quebec and New Brunswick.

• Industrial & Commercial Hubs: Precise data for the approaches to major ports including Belledune, Paspébiac, Bathurst, and Carleton-sur-Mer.

• Hydrographic Accuracy: Features high-accuracy depth soundings and contouring essential for navigating the deep-water trenches and coastal shoals.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Clearly indicates the "Miscou Flat," rocky ledges near Bonaventure Island, and the shifting sandbars of the Acadian Peninsula.

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