
Navigate the wide entrance of the St. Lawrence River with the Official CHS Chart 4026. This vital nautical chart provides comprehensive coverage of the western Gulf of St. Lawrence, spanning the maritime corridor from Havre-Saint-Pierre and Cap des Rosiers to Pointe des Monts.
As a genuine Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) publication, Chart 4026 is a primary resource for vessels transitioning from the open Gulf into the more confined waters of the St. Lawrence River. This region encompasses the western tip of Anticosti Island and the rugged coastline of the Gaspé Peninsula. Given the significant commercial traffic and the powerful currents where the river meets the sea, this chart offers the authoritative bathymetry and navigational data essential for safe and professional passage.
Key Features include:
Strategic River Entrance Coverage: Detailed mapping of the transition zone between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River estuary.
Official Data Standards: Compiled by the CHS to meet all regulatory safety and carriage requirements for commercial and recreational vessels.
Complex Bathymetry: Features precise soundings for the deep-water channels and the approaches to key industrial ports on the North and South shores.
Navigational Aids & Hazards: Clearly identifies major coastal lights, including the iconic Cap-des-Rosiers and Pointe des Monts stations, as well as shipping lanes and offshore hazards.