Sable Island
île de Sable | |
|---|---|
 Island as seen from the Space Shuttle in April 1994. North is in the lower left corner. | |
  Sable Island  Sable Island | |
| Coordinates: 43°56′59″N 59°54′57″W / 43.94972°N 59.91583°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Municipality | Halifax Regional Municipality |
| District | 13 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 (6−25 personnel from Meteorological Service of Canada are stationed on Sable Island on rotation at Sable Island Station only)[1] |
| • Density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−03:00 (ADT) |
| GNBC Code | CBRQR |
Sable Island (French: île de Sable, literally "island of sand") is a small Canadian island situated 300 km (190 mi) southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and about 175 km (109 mi) southeast of the closest point of mainland Nova Scotia in the North Atlantic Ocean. The island is staffed year round by three Parks Canada staff, rising during summer months when research projects and tourism increase. Notable for its role in early Canadian history and the Sable Island horse, the island is protected and managed by Parks Canada, which must grant permission prior to any visit. Sable Island is part of District 7 of the Halifax Regional Municipality[3] in Nova Scotia. The island is also a protected National Park Reserve and an Important Bird Area.[4]
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