Visit Sable Island
Visit one of the most captivating, isolated, unspoiled places on earth. Sable Island is famed for the wild horses that live there — a herd of about 500 descended from animals introduced to the island in the 1700s. The island was established as a national park preserve in 2013, giving the public access on a limited basis.
Sable Island is the only emergent part of the outer continental shelf, emerging from the North Atlantic as a beautiful sand dune that houses wild horses and the largest breeding colony of grey seals in the world. Situated 300 kms southwest of Halifax, travel with our professional team in a twin turbine SK-76A++ helicopter. Flight time is an average of 1 hour 30 minutes from takeoff from our hangar located at the Halifax International airport to landing on Sable Island.
We offer many options to visit Sable Island by helicopter. All-inclusive organized day tours are available in partnership with Parks Canada Approved tour groups Kattuk Expeditions and Picture Perfect tours. (Links below)
Kattuk <https://www.kattukexpeditions.com>
Picture Perfect <https://pictureperfecttours.ca>
Private charters are also available through Vision Air Services with limited number of dates from Parks Canada. This option is available on a first come basis for clients wishing to charter our 8-passenger helicopter. Included in this option is transportation to and from Sable Island, all Parks Canada related fees, and a 2-hour guided tour by Parks Canada Staff. Once your guided tour is complete you have the remainder of the day to explore the island at your leisure.
Private Charter through Vision Air Services
Can’t fill the 8 seats yourself? Send email request to join our waitlist, once we have 8 passengers, we will issue a date and notify you. This does not guarantee a visit, we must have 8 passengers on the wait list and a date available, if no dates remain you will be given the option of a date the following season.
Factors to consider:
- Weather. NS weather is extremely unpredictable and therefore 2 days are allotted for travel, one as a weather back-up day. Plan for all weather scenarios once on the island, dress in layers.
- Walking/Hiking. Walking on Sable Island is strenuous, be prepared to hike on the beach, over sand dunes, and on horse paths. Comfortable shoes covering your ankles are recommended.
- Wildlife. The wildlife viewing on Sable Island is in its rawest form, untouched by humans. From horses, seals, and marine life to migratory birds, a good quality camera is essential to capture your day.
The ever-changing sandbar offers a different experience with every visit, making anytime of the year a unique experience.
