Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA004R - Bay of Fundy - microSD™/SD™

Navigate the Bay of Fundy with Precision Using Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD

Embark on worry-free adventures across the dramatic tides and rugged coastlines of the Bay of Fundy with these advanced marine charts. Tailored specifically for VCA004R coverage, this microSD/SD card delivers crystal-clear navigation data that blends Garmin's proven reliability with Navionics' detailed insights. Whether you're chasing striped bass in shallow inlets or plotting a course through the world's highest tides, these charts empower you to focus on the thrill of the journey rather than the chartplotter screen.

Exceptional Coverage for Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia Coasts

Unlock detailed mapping from Machias Bay in Maine to Saint John in New Brunswick, including the western half of Nova Scotia from Digby to Cape Lahave Island and Heckmans Island to Halifax. General coverage extends across the eastern Bay of Fundy into Chignecto Bay and Minas Basin. This focused regional detail is perfect for local boaters who need accuracy in high-traffic areas like Halifax Harbour or the Reversing Falls near Saint John, where tidal extremes demand pinpoint precision.

Auto Guidance: Your Smart Path to Safer Waters

Imagine selecting a distant fishing spot on your chartplotter, and instantly seeing a suggested route that factors in your boat's draft and overhead clearances like bridges or power lines. Auto Guidance does just that, creating a virtual breadcrumb trail around hazards. It's invaluable in the Bay of Fundy, where rapid tidal changes can turn safe passages into obstacles—plan ahead and arrive confidently.

Visualize the Seabed Like Never Before

• High-Resolution Relief Shading: Shadows and colors reveal underwater contours, helping you spot drop-offs and humps ideal for lobstering or bottom fishing.
• Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shade bands to highlight your preferred fishing depths, making it easy to target the 20-40 foot zones teeming with haddock.
• 1-Foot Contours: Ultra-fine detail exposes subtle bottom structure in bays and channels, far superior for angling than broader-interval charts.
• Shallow Water Shading: Set your own depth threshold to visually flag skinny water, preventing groundings during ebb tides.

Immersive 3D Perspectives for Real-World Awareness

Elevate your situational awareness with FishEye View, offering an underwater lens on the seabed as if you're diving below your hull—perfect for overlaying live sonar returns. MarinerEye View combines above- and below-water 3D renderings, simulating your approach to ports like Digby or Yarmouth. Add high-res satellite imagery for photorealistic overviews and aerial photos for marinas, ensuring you thread narrow entrances with ease even in unfamiliar fog-shrouded waters.

Why Boaters Trust These Charts in Tidal Hotspots

The Bay of Fundy's notorious 50-foot tidal swings make standard charts risky; these integrate cutting-edge data for dynamic navigation. Pair with compatible Garmin chartplotters for seamless plug-and-play on SD/microSD. Anglers report landing more keeper cod by honing in on shaded structures, while cruisers praise the stress-free docking aided by aerial views. Built tough for marine environments, they're your edge over outdated paper charts or basic electronics.

Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Charts

• Update your chartplotter firmware for optimal Auto Guidance performance during peak tidal windows.
• Combine with Garmin's sonar for FishEye fusion, revealing bait balls in real-time over contoured bottoms.
• Use satellite overlays for landmark recognition when GPS signals dip in steep-walled inlets.
• Practice routes in simulator mode to master Reversing Falls passages before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific areas does the VCA004R coverage include?

It provides detailed charts for coasts from Machias Bay, ME to Saint John, NB, plus western Nova Scotia from Digby to Halifax. General coverage fills in the eastern Bay of Fundy to Chignecto Bay and Minas Basin.

How does Auto Guidance work with these charts?

Select a waypoint, input your boat's depth and clearance needs, and it generates a safe route avoiding shallows and obstructions—ideal for planning in variable tidal zones.

Are these charts compatible with all Garmin chartplotters?

Designed for compatible Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision HD via microSD/SD cards. Check your model's specs for seamless integration.

What makes the 3D views like FishEye and MarinerEye useful?

FishEye gives an underwater bottom view for fishing hotspots, while MarinerEye shows a cross-section of land and sea—great for port approaches and hazard avoidance.

Can I customize shading for fishing in the Bay of Fundy?

Yes, Depth Range Shading supports up to 10 levels, Shallow Water Shading is user-defined, and 1-foot contours pinpoint structures amid extreme tides.

Do these charts include satellite and aerial imagery?

Absolutely—high-res satellite overlays on nav charts plus detailed aerial photos of key harbors and marinas for realistic navigation.

What's the benefit of integrated Garmin and Navionics data?

Combines Garmin's marine expertise with Navionics' vast hydrographic detail for superior accuracy, clarity, and up-to-date coastal coverage.

Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you're on the water with charts that feature integrated Navionics ® data, Auto Guidance technology and more.

Garmin 010C069000 Attributes

• Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
• Chart Coverage: VCA004R Bay Of Fundy
• Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card

Garmin 010C069000 Features & Benefits

• Provides Exceptional Coverage, Clarity And Detail With Coastal Charts That Feature Integrated Garmin And Navionics ® Data
• Auto Guidance Technology Calculates A Route Using Your Desired Depth And Overhead Clearance And Provides A Suggested Path To Follow
• Certain Areas Offer High-Resolution Relief Shading, Which Combines Color And Shadow To Give You An Easy-To-Interpret, Clearer View Of Bottom Structure
• Provides Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enabling You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
• Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts
• To Give A Clear Picture Of Shallow Waters To Avoid, The Shallow Water Shading Allows For Shading At A User-Defined Depth
• High-Resolution Satellite Imagery With Navigational Charts Overlaid Gives You A Realistic View Of Your Surroundings
• FishEye View - This Underwater Perspective Shows 3-D Representation Of Bottom And Contours As Seen From Below The Waterline
• MarinerEye View - This View Provides A 3-D Representation Of The Surrounding Area Both Above And Below The Waterline
• Limited One Year Consumer Warranty

Garmin 010C069000 Warranties

• garmin-marine-warranty-policy.pdf

BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA004R - Bay of Fundy - microSD™/SD™

Coverage:

Detailed coverage of the coasts of Maine and New Brunswick from Machias Bay, ME to Saint John, NB. Also covers in detail the western half of Nova Scotia from Digby to Cape Lahave Island and from Heckmans Island to Halifax. General coverage is available from Cape Lahave Island to Heckmans Island. In addition, general coverage of the eastern half of the Bay of Fundy, extending to Chignecto Bay and Minas Basin.

Premier Coastal Charts

• Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
• Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
• Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
• Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
• To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth

Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.

Auto Guidance

Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth¹.

Depth Range Shading

This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.

Shallow Water Shading

To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.

Detailed Contours

BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.

High-resolution Satellite Imagery

High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.

FishEye View

This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.

MarinerEye View

This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.

Aerial Photography

Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.

¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

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