Sable Island National Park Reserve, National park reserve on an isolated island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
The 42-kilometer sandy island stretches across the Atlantic Ocean, located 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax with dunes shaped by ocean currents.
The island received national park reserve status in December 2013 to protect its environment from oil and gas extraction within one nautical mile.
Maritime heritage remains evident through the numerous shipwrecks near its shores, leading to its designation as the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
Access to the island requires advance permission from Parks Canada, with transportation limited to guided tours and charter flights.
More than 550 wild horses inhabit the island, descendants of animals brought during the 18th century, now protected by Canadian federal law.
Location: Halifax
Inception: December 1, 2013
Website: http://pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/sable
GPS coordinates: 43.93528,-59.90694
Latest update: May 31, 2025 08:43
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