How to get here

Fixed‑wing plane

Sable Aviation is the only Parks Canada-licensed air operator offering visitor flights to Sable Island by fixed-wing plane.

Trip planning

1. Choose from the available travel dates
2. Choose a fully guided or partially guided experience
3. Contact a Parks Canada–licensed air operator or tour company:
   • Kattuk Expeditions
   • Picture Perfect Tours
   • Sable Aviation
4. Prepare for your trip (what to bring, etc..)

Flights

• Depart from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Gateway Facilities Hangar)
• 75-minute to 120-minute flights
• Small aircraft (up to 7 seats)
• Flights can be delayed or cancelled due to weather or beach runway conditions

Fees

• Rates are set by air transporters and tour operators and include applicable Parks Canada fees

Dates

• Day-use trips only (no overnight stays)
• Select dates from June to October; weather‑dependent
• Fixed-wing visitor flights are scheduled on Saturdays only
• Sundays are reserved as the alternate date if conditions on Saturday do not allow a flight

Helicopter

Vision Air Services is the only Parks Canada-licensed air operator offering visitor flights by helicopter to Sable Island.

Trip planning

1. Choose from the available travel dates
2. Choose a fully guided or partially guided experience
3. Contact a Parks Canada–licensed air operator or tour company:
   • Kattuk Expeditions
   • Picture Perfect Tours
   • Vision Air Services
4. Prepare for your trip (what to bring, etc..)

Flights

• Depart from Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• 75-minute to 90-minute flight
• Small aircraft (up to 8 seats)
• Flights can be delayed or cancelled by extreme weather

Fees

• Rates are set by air transporters and tour operators and include applicable Parks Canada fees

Dates

• Day-use trips only (no overnight stays)
• Select dates in January and February, and from June to October; weather-dependent
• Helicopter flights are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Wednesdays and Fridays are reserved as the alternate dates if conditions on the scheduled dates do not allow a flight

Private vessel

Private vessels may visit only with written permission from Parks Canada in advance.

Requirements

1. Submit a private vessel request form to Parks Canada
2. Receive written authorization and conditions of entry
3. Review the critical guidelines for safe landing
4. Prepare for your trip (what to bring, etc..)
5. Monitor weather and sea conditions closely before departure
6. When coming ashore: use a VHF radio on Marine Channel 8 and maintain communications with the beach landing party

Fees

• Applicable Parks Canada fees are paid on the island after the first landing

Details

• Landings are not guaranteed and depend entirely on sea state, surf and weather
• There is no wharf at Sable Island; all landings are wet landings and a zodiac or dingy is required
• Navigation and anchoring is challenging
• Multiple day visits are possible when overnighting on the ship
• Flexible schedule if conditions are favourable

Chartered vessel (tour boats)

Sable Ocean Adventures is the only chartered vessel licensed by Parks Canada to offer tours to Sable Island.

Trip planning

1. Book with a Parks Canada–licensed tour or expedition company:
   • Sable Ocean Adventures
2. Review Sable Ocean Adventures itinerary, safety requirements and landing conditions
3. Prepare for your trip (what to bring, etc..)

Details

• Multi‑day voyage with landings when conditions allow
• Landings are not guaranteed – sea conditions can prevent landings
• Immersive ocean journey; more time at sea

Fees

• Rates are set by tour operators and include applicable Parks Canada fees