Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD VCA006R is a coastal electronic chart covering Canada from Prince Edward Island to Chaleur Bay for use on compatible Garmin chartplotters. It includes 1-foot contours and depth range shading for up to 10 ranges, which helps when you want to keep an eye on bottom shape and a target depth band.

Coverage includes the full Prince Edward Island coastline and nearby waters from Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Percé, Quebec, including Miramichi Bay, Chaleur Bay, and the Îles de la Madeleine.

Along with standard coastal chart detail such as navigation aids, soundings, tides and currents, this chart adds premium layers like 3D views, satellite imagery overlays, and aerial photos where supported by your chartplotter and software.

Key features

• VCA006R coverage for Prince Edward Island through Chaleur Bay, including Antigonish (NS) to Percé (QC), Miramichi Bay, Chaleur Bay, and the Îles de la Madeleine
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics content for detailed coastal presentation
• Auto Guidance route suggestions based on user-entered depth and overhead clearance settings
• Depth range shading for up to 10 depth ranges to highlight a target depth band
• 1-foot contours for a more detailed view of bottom structure
• Shallow water shading that can be set to a user-defined depth
• MarinerEye and FishEye 3D views for additional perspective above and below the waterline on compatible units
• High-resolution satellite imagery overlays and aerial photography for ports, harbors, and marina areas where available

Variants

This chart is offered in two formats, depending on how you prefer to load cartography to the boat.

The core coverage area and chart content are the same for the VCA006R region, while the delivery method changes between a pre-programmed card and a digital download.

• 010-C0692-00: Format microSD/SD. Pre-programmed chart media that is inserted into a compatible chartplotter card slot for use on the water.
• 010-D0386-00: Format Download. Digital chart download that is installed to an SD card using Garmin Express before the card is used in a compatible chartplotter.

Compatibility and fit

This cartography is intended for Garmin chartplotters and chartplotter sonar units that support BlueChart g3 Vision. If your helm has multiple Garmin displays, confirm chart compatibility for the specific model and software version you run, since premium layers like 3D views and imagery overlays depend on the unit.

Installation and setup

For the microSD/SD version, the chart loads from the card once it is inserted into the chartplotter. For the download version, Garmin Express is used to place the chart data onto an SD card, then the card is inserted into the chartplotter for use.

On-the-water use

Depth range shading and shallow water shading are handy when you are working across bars, approaches, and changing tidal ranges, especially around unfamiliar entrances and harbors. Auto Guidance is a planning aid; it helps generate a suggested path, but it still needs the same real-world checks you would apply with local conditions, notices, and your own lookout.

This chart makes sense for boaters who regularly run the Gulf of St. Lawrence approaches in this coverage area, including coastal cruisers and anglers who want fine contour detail and extra visual context when entering ports and marinas.

Updates and care

When chart updates are available, Garmin Express is used for supported update workflows. Keep the card clean and dry during handling, and store it protected when it is not in the plotter to avoid corrosion on contacts and accidental damage at the helm.