4203 - Halifax Harbour – Black Point to Point Pleasant | Outer Harbour Nautical Map

Safely enter one of the North Atlantic’s most vital ports with the CHS Chart 4203: Halifax Harbour – Black Point to Point Pleasant. Produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this large-scale nautical chart provides the high-resolution data necessary for navigating the outer approaches to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Covering the transition from the open Atlantic into the sheltered waters of the harbour, Chart 4203 is essential for identifying the deep-water channels used by container ships, naval vessels, and regional ferries. The map details the coastline from Black Point and the Western Shore up to the iconic Point Pleasant Park, including the critical waters surrounding McNabs Island and George’s Island. With a detailed 1:10,000 scale, mariners can rely on precise bathymetry to navigate the primary shipping lanes, including the Eastern Passage and the main channel.

Key Features include:

• Strategic Outer Harbour Coverage: Includes the approaches to the South End Container Terminal and the Northwest Arm.

• Hydrographic Precision: Features authoritative depth soundings, submerged hazards, and the location of historical wrecks within the harbour limits.

• Essential Navigational Aids: Clearly marks the Chebucto Head pilot station, range lights, whistle buoys, and traffic separation schemes.

• Coastal Landmarks: Meticulous detailing of the shoreline, including the yacht clubs of the Northwest Arm and the fortifications of McNabs Island.

• Official Safety Standard: Meets federal carriage requirements for commercial vessels and is the definitive guide for recreational sailors entering Halifax from the south.