4367 - Flint Island to Cape Smokey Navigation Chart (Nova Scotia)

Navigate the rugged eastern coast of Cape Breton with the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Nautical Chart 4367. This official marine chart provides essential coverage of the Atlantic waters from Flint Island to Cape Smokey, Nova Scotia. Engineered at a precise 1:75,185 scale, this chart is the primary tool for commercial mariners, local fishermen, and recreational boaters traversing the approaches to Sydney Harbour and the scenic Great Bras d'Or entrance.

As an official CHS publication, Chart 4367 offers meticulous detail of the seafloor and coastal geography.It features comprehensive bathymetry (depth soundings), seafloor composition, and clearly marked navigation aids, including buoys, lights, and daymarks. Crucial for safety, it identifies submerged hazards, rocks, and shoals along this often-treacherous stretch of the North Atlantic. Printed on high-quality, heavy-duty paper (with waterproof and print-on-demand plastic options available), this chart is updated to the latest Notice to Mariners (NTM), ensuring you have the most current data for a safe passage past the high cliffs of Cape Smokey and the historic shores of the Cabot Trail.

Key Navigation Features

• Bathymetric Detail: Precise depth contours and soundings (typically in metres).

• Coastal Characteristics: High-resolution mapping of the shoreline, including cliffs, marshes, and intertidal zones.

• Aids to Navigation: Accurate placement of lighthouses (with light characteristics), fog signals, and radar reflectors.

• Safety Information: Clear identification of restricted areas, shipwrecks, and magnetic anomalies.

Technical Specifications

• Chart Number: 4367

• Scale: 1:75,185

• Region: Atlantic Coast (Cape Breton Island, NS)

• Coverage: Flint Island, Scatarie Island (vicinity), Morien Bay, Cow Bay, Sydney Harbour approaches, and North to Cape Smokey.

• Dimensions: Approximately 36" x 47" (Paper Size)

• Standard: Meets carriage requirements for commercial vessels under the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations.