4276: Little Bras d'Or | Official Cape Breton Marine Map

Navigate the northern entrance to the Bras d'Or Lakes with the CHS Nautical Chart 4276: Little Bras d'Or. Published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this official nautical chart is an essential tool for mariners navigating the narrow and challenging passage of the Little Bras d'Or channel on the eastern coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

Chart 4276 provides high-resolution hydrographic data for the Little Bras d'Or waterway, which offers a secondary route into the inland sea from the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the unique tidal currents and narrow constraints of this passage, having the most accurate data on water depths, submerged hazards, and shoreline topography is critical for safe vessel transit.

Key Navigational Features:

• Official Hydrography: Precise depth soundings, seabed composition, and detailed tidal information specific to the Little Bras d'Or area.

• Aids to Navigation: Clearly marked buoys, range lights, and coastal beacons to assist in daylight and low-visibility navigation.

• Geographic Coverage: Details the approach from the Atlantic, the bridge clearances, and the transition into the wider Great Bras d'Or region.

• Professional Grade: Printed on high-quality, durable paper designed to meet the rigorous demands of active bridge use.

• Regulatory Compliance: This chart meets official carriage requirements for vessels operating in Canadian coastal waters under the Canada Shipping Act.

Essential for local fishing vessels, recreational boaters, and cruisers, this chart ensures you have the reliable data needed to master one of Cape Breton's most technical passages.