Nautical charts and publications
Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)'s nautical charts and publications help ensure the safe navigation of Canada's waterways. Browse our catalogue of over 2,000 nautical charts and publications using the links below.
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Nautical charts
Purchase charts for navigational use or submit an application to acquire charts for non-navigational purposes.
Nautical publications
Nautical publications for use with charts, including tides, currents, water levels, Sailing Directions and Chart 1.
Replaced and withdrawn charts
List of replaced and withdrawn charts and their replacements.
Canada-U.S. chart coordination agreement
Agreement to eliminate overlapping coverage of digital charts.
Arctic Voyage Planning Guide
Information for vessels travelling in the Canadian Arctic.
Commemorative charts
Charts produced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service to honour events from Canadian history.
Instructional charts and sample products
The CHS offers two charts for instructional purposes for sale, as well as a sample chart in a variety of formats.
Hydrography
Navigational products, services and information to ensure the safety of mariners.
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