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In 1959, the Canadian government decided to remove the horses after a particularly harsh winter with the plan to turn most into pet food! Fortunately, thanks to letters written by children from across the country and around the world to then-prime minister John Diefenbaker, begging him to leave the horses on the Island, this never came to pass. The most popular and likely explanation is that a Boston merchant hired to transport Acadians during the Expulsion put the horses on the Island.Ĥ - The Sable Island horses were almost removed from the Island and turned into pet food!! Some believe they are the ancestors of horses that survived shipwreck, while others claim Norsemen, or John Cabot, or Portuguese explorers, or Acadians had left them on the Island. Sable Island is 42 km long, which is the equivalent of walking in sand from Downtown Halifax to Peggy’s Cove.ģ - There are over 500 wild horses on Sable Island!Īfter surviving centuries of harsh winters, the exact origins of the Sable Island Horse population are still unknown. Often people ask if it’s possible to walk from one end of the thin crescent-shaped island to the other end.

#SABLE ISLAND MAP FULL#

You’ve likely seen photos and heard tales about the Island’s wild horses, but really how much do you actually know about Sable Island? Test your knowledge or get to know the Island a little better with our list of eleven facts about Sable Island that will surprise you!ĭespite being located 290 km offshore from Halifax, Sable Island is part of the Halifax Region! In fact during 2017 provincial election, a polling station was set up for the Island’s hand full of voters for electoral district 27 Halifax Citadel – Sable Island.Ģ - The Island is a lot bigger than you think Located 300km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, for centuries the Island has captivated and continues to intrigue explorers, researchers, artists, and travellers from around the world. Often referred to as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Sable Island is a place of wonder with strange origins and untouched beauty. The closest landfall is Canso, Nova Scotia, at 161 km, making it one of Canada’s furthest offshore islands.ĭownloadable version: Sable Island Regional Map (PDF: 1.If you’re from the Maritimes you’ve probably grown up hearing stories about the mysterious, isolated, and wild wind-swept sand bar known as Sable Island. Sable Island is situated in the Atlantic Ocean near the edge of the Continental Shelf, 290 km offshore from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bald Dune is accessible from North Beach. This map shows Bald Dune next to Iris Pond between North Beach and South Beach. Points of interest to the east of Main Station include:

Main Station Crossing, that links North Beach and South Beach.

Visitor Centre with washrooms, picnic area, gift shop, first aid, and helipad.

West Light Crossing near Mummichug Ponds, that links North Beach and South Beach.

Points of interest to the west of Main Station include: The surface of the island is mostly sand, with some vegetation and several small ponds. This map shows the points of interest near Main Station. Bald Dune is on the far right, toward the east end of the island. This map shows the area around Main Station (in the box) and the area to the right of Main Station, including Gull Pond, East Pond, and Gallinule Pond between North Beach and South Beach. Map of Main Station and area to Bald Dune Points of interest from the west to east: This map also shows select shipwreck sites including: Skidby Shipwreck (1905) and Merrimac Shipwreck (1999). Main Station is located to the right of West Light. This map shows Sable Island from West Tip to East Tip (left to right). It is located 290 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the edge of the Continental Shelf, in the Atlantic Ocean. It stretches from west to east and spans a total area of 3,400 ha. Sable Island is roughly 42 km long and no more than 1.3 km at its widest.