4452 - Harbours & Anchorages: North Shore (Côte-Nord, Quebec)

Explore the rugged and remote beauty of Quebec’s Gulf of St. Lawrence with the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Nautical Chart 4452. This specialized collection of plans provides essential, high-resolution coverage of the Harbours and Anchorages (Havres et Mouillages) along the expansive North Shore (Côte-Nord).Mapped at a primary scale of 1:48,000, with ultra-detailed insets for specific bays, Chart 4452 is the definitive resource for mariners seeking safe haven in the intricate waters of the Basse-Côte-Nord.

As an official CHS publication, Chart 4452 is a tactical necessity for coastal cruising and commercial fishing.It features meticulous bathymetric soundings (in metres) and detailed seafloor characteristics for critical landing points including Havre Gethsemani (1:10,000), Baie Johan-Beetz & Baie Piashti (1:12,000), and Baie de Kegashka (1:24,000). The chart also provides detailed mapping for Baie Cpacpachou and Baie Washicpoutai. Updated with a New Edition in late 2023 and corrected to the latest Notice to Mariners (NTM), this chart identifies submerged rocks, shallow channels, and navigation aids with the precision required to safely navigate the granite-edged inlets and remote communities of eastern Quebec.

Technical Specifications

• Chart Number: 4452

• Scale: 1:48,000 (Base scale); Insets from 1:10,000 to 1:24,000.

• Region: Gulf of St. Lawrence (Basse-Côte-Nord, Quebec)

• Coverage Highlights:

  • Havre Gethsemani (Scale 1:10,000)

  • Baie Johan-Beetz & Baie Piashti (Scale 1:12,000)

  • Baie de Kegashka (Scale 1:24,000)

  • Baie Cpacpachou & Baie Washicpoutai (Scale 1:48,000)

• Dimensions: Approximately 33" x 44" (Standard large format)