Sable Island National Park Reserve, National park reserve on an isolated island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Description
Sable Island National Park Reserve is a protected area on an isolated island off the coast of Nova Scotia. The island extends roughly 42 kilometers and features sand dunes shaped by ocean currents and coastal processes.
History
The area gained protected status in December 2013 to prevent oil and gas drilling in the surrounding waters. This designation marked a turning point in safeguarding the island's fragile ecosystems from industrial activity.
Culture
The place holds deep maritime significance because countless shipwrecks dot its shoreline. This seafaring heritage shapes how people understand and remember this isolated location today.
Practical
Access requires advance permission from Parks Canada, with travel limited to guided tours and charter flights. Weather on the open ocean changes quickly, so visitors should bring warm layers and plan for variable conditions.
Did you know?
More than 550 wild horses roam the island, descended from animals brought during the 18th century. These herds are now protected by Canadian federal law and are a defining feature of the landscape.
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