5450 - Hudson Strait (Détroit d'Hudson) | Arctic Marine Navigation Map

Navigate the critical gateway to Canada’s North with the authoritative detail of CHS Nautical Chart 5450. Covering the entirety of the Hudson Strait (Détroit d'Hudson), this large-scale sailing chart is an indispensable resource for mariners, commercial shipping fleets, and Arctic research expeditions. Spanning the vast corridor between Baffin Island to the north and the Ungava Peninsula of Quebec to the south, the Hudson Strait serves as the primary maritime link between the Atlantic Ocean and the interior waters of Hudson Bay and the Foxe Channel.

Chart 5450 (Scale 1:1,000,000) provides the essential hydrographic data required to manage one of the most challenging subarctic environments on Earth. This region is characterized by extreme tidal ranges, powerful currents reaching up to 7 knots, and frequent, dense fog—particularly around Resolution Island. Whether you are coordinating a seasonal community resupply (sealift), transporting ore from Northern Quebec mines, or navigating the remote approaches to Kimmirut, Salluit, or Cape Dorset, this official Canadian Hydrographic Service chart delivers the reliable soundings and coastal configurations necessary for safe passage.

Key Features include:

• Strategic Arctic Gateway: Comprehensive coverage of the 800 km-long strait, from the eastern entrance at Cape Chidley to the western exit near Nottingham and Salisbury Islands.

• High-Latitude Hydrography: Features essential bathymetric data and depth soundings tailored for deep-draft bulk carriers and ice-class vessels.

• Complex Coastal Detail: Meticulously maps the rugged shorelines of Ungava Bay, Big Island, and the towering cliffs of Cap Wolstenholme.

• Safety & Hazard Identification: Clearly identifies significant maritime hazards, remote islands, and the navigational aids vital for transit in ice-congested or fog-shrouded waters.

• Professional Grade: Produced to the rigorous standards of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), meeting the mandatory carriage requirements for commercial vessels operating in Arctic waters.